Staff Engineer, Backend

• About TollBit:

We're pioneers in the AI infrastructure space, driven by a dual mission: to empower developers with cutting-edge technology to build groundbreaking AI applications and to create a thriving ecosystem where creators are compensated for their data.

The future is AI-powered interfaces, where bots and agents become the primary way we navigate and access information. https://tollbit.com/ TollBit is building the key infrastructure that makes this possible, ensuring that these intelligent agents pay for the content they consume - a tollbooth on the internet. Our goal is to create a thriving content & AI ecosystem.

We're a fast-paced, innovative team pushing the boundaries of what's possible and we’re https://www.axios.com/2024/10/22/ai-startup-tollbit-media-publishers backed by top VCs. If you share our vision for a data-fair AI future, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey. Find us on https://www.linkedin.com/company/tollbit/ Linkedin!

• Who You Are:

You are a

backend engineer

who can occasionally flex to the frontend with 6+ years of experience building and scaling systems. We are looking for

quality

of experience over

quantity

. You are comfortable taking ownership of projects from conception to launch and have a proven track record of delivering high-quality, reliable products. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are not afraid to wear multiple hats, and do not hesitate to jump on problems on the business or product side.

• Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable backend systems using Go and other modern technologies.

• Be able to work across the stack to build an end to end feature.

• Own the entire development lifecycle of assigned features, from initial design and implementation to testing, deployment, and monitoring.

• Implement best practices for code quality, performance optimization, and security.

• Interact directly with customers to gather feedback and understand their needs, incorporating this knowledge into technical solutions.

• Participate in technical discussions and provide insights and solutions to complex problems.

• Skills and Qualifications:

• Required:

• A proven track record of building high-quality products.

• Proficiency in Go or other server-side programming languages.

• Familiarity with React and related libraries/frameworks.

• Experience with distributed systems and scaling architectures.

• Strong understanding of databases and data management.

• Familiarity with version control systems like Git.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Located and eligible to work in the US. Remote work friendly.

• Preferred:

• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS.

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines.

• Experience in writing unit and integration tests.

• Startup experience

• Bonus:

• Open source contributions.

• Side projects showcasing your technical skills.

• What We Offer:

• 150-200K base salary, equity and benefits

• Unlimited PTO

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

• The opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and make a real impact.

• A fast-paced, collaborative, and supportive work environment.

• The chance to be part of a mission-driven team and shape the future of AI.

• Remote friendly