Software Engineer, Backend

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Tessera Labs Software Engineer, Backend at Tessera Labs responsible for designing, building, and maintaining backend systems powering AI automation platforms. Key tasks include developing scalable APIs, data pipelines, and enterprise system integrations.

Responsibilities

We’re looking for a Backend Engineer (Mid-Level) who thrives in a fast-paced, high-ownership startup environment. You’ll help design, build, and maintain the backend systems that power Tessera’s AI automation platform — including scalable APIs, data pipelines, and integrations with enterprise systems.
This role is hands-on and ideal for someone who enjoys building distributed systems, solving challenging backend problems, and contributing to architectural discussions in a collaborative, fast-moving team.
Core Development
Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services using Python (FastAPI, SQLAlchemy).
Build reliable microservices that support data processing, automation, and AI system integrations.
Implement and optimize database schemas, queries, and caching for performance and scalability.
Contribute to data pipelines and synchronization services across enterprise integrations.
AI & Systems Integration
Connect backend services with AI model servers, vector databases, and automation workflows.
Enable smooth data exchange between AI agents and enterprise systems like Salesforce, SAP, and Workday.
Scalability & Reliability
Identify and fix performance bottlenecks in backend code and databases.

Qualification

Proficient in PythonFamiliarity with RedisUnderstanding of API authenticationStrong debuggingNo third party may recruit

Required

3–5 years of backend development experience with a focus on APIs, distributed systems, or cloud infrastructure.
Proficient in Python, with experience using FastAPI, SQLAlchemy, or similar frameworks.
Experience with PostgreSQL/MySQL and data modeling best practices.
Familiarity with Redis, message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ, Pub/Sub), and asynchronous processing.
Experience with cloud storage solutions such as AWS S3, Google Cloud Storage, or Azure Blob Storage.
Understanding of API authentication, security, and scalability principles.
Strong debugging, testing, and performance optimization skills.

Preferred

Experience integrating AI/ML models into backend systems.
Familiarity with event-driven architectures or workflow automation systems.
Prior experience in startups or high-growth tech companies.
No third party may recruit, solicit candidates, publish job opportunities, use Tessera Labs’ name or branding, or represent that they are acting on behalf of Tessera Labs without prior written authorization. Any such activity conducted without explicit written consent is strictly prohibited.

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