Join Cantina as a Staff Software Engineer to design and scale backend systems for an innovative AI-powered platform.
Posted by employer 2 months ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 week ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
Skills & Technologies
AI in the day-to-day
We build and power ecosystems with advanced real-time AI models.
Requirements
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: work arrangement, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In this role, the Staff Software Engineer will focus on designing and scaling backend systems that enhance user interaction with Cantina's innovative AI platform. Key skills include proficiency in Golang, Node.js, and cloud technologies like AWS, along with a solid grasp of microservices and RESTful APIs. This position is well-suited for a senior engineer with extensive experience who excels in collaborative, fast-paced settings. Cantina's commitment to pushing the boundaries of social AI makes it an exciting environment for those passionate about technology's role in creativity.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 9 days ago on Joblaze — tracked directly from Cantina's career page.
- Cantina has 21 other open roles including Research Scientist, Video Foundation Models, Research Intern, Machine Learning Intern.
- 2727 active AWS roles on Joblaze right now.
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- Salary band is above the typical range for Backend roles (median ~$180,000).
- Pays more than 75% of the 1354 salaried AWS roles we track (median $170,000). See AWS salary trends
Quick facts
- What's the salary range?
- Cantina lists $200,000–$240,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- 5–10 years of relevant experience for this Staff Software Engineer, Backend role.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AWS, Golang, JavaScript, Node.js, PostgreSQL, TypeScript.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Cantina targets staff-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Staff Software Engineer, Backend role at Cantina.
From the original posting
About Cantina:
Cantina Labs is a social AI company, developing a suite of advanced real-time models that push the boundaries of expression, personality, and realism. We bring characters to life, transforming how people tell stories, connect, and create. We build and power ecosystems. Cantina, our flagship social AI platform, is just the beginning.
If you're excited about the potential AI has to shape human creativity and social interactions, join us in building the future!
About the Role:
As part of the Backend Engineering team, you'll design, build, and scale systems and services that revolutionize how users engage with our cutting-edge AI-powered platform. This role is ideal for a self-sufficient senior software engineer who thrives in fast-paced environments.
What you’ll do:
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and data specialists, to deliver high-quality, performant, and maintainable features.
Build and enhance AI-powered systems supporting user acquisition, onboarding, and engagement.
Experiment with and implement new technologies to optimize user journeys and streamline customer experiences.
Gain exposure to the architecture and operations behind one of the fastest-growing social AI products globally.
Contribute your expertise to help evolve team processes and technical infrastructure, ensuring scalability and reliability.
What you’ll bring:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
5–10 years of professional software engineering experience, with expertise in backend and cloud architectures.
Proficiency in Golang, Node.js, Javascript, TypeScript, Postgres, and AWS (Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, S3).
Solid understanding of software design patterns, microservices architecture, and RESTful APIs.
Familiarity with third party services like Segment, Branch.io, or similar marketing tools.
Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
Compensation:
The anticipated annual base salary range for this role is between $200,000 - $240,000. When determining compensation, a number of factors will be considered, including skills, experience, job scope, location, and competitive compensation market data.
Benefits:
Competitive salary and generous company equity
Medical, dental, and vision insurance – 99.99% of premiums covered by Cantina
42 days of paid time off, including:
15 PTO days
10 sick days
15 company holidays
2 floating holidays
Generous parental leave & fertility support
401(k) retirement savings plan
Lifestyle spending account – $500/month to use however you’d like
Complimentary lunch and snacks for in-office employees
One Medical membership, and more!