Backend Engineer
peppr ai yc w25Cupertino, CA
About the role
Founding Backend Engineer at Peppr AIAs a founding backend engineer at Peppr AI, you'll architect and build the robust infrastructure that powers our agentic AI platform. You'll design PostgreSQL-based systems, implement secure authentication layers, manage cloud deployment pipelines, and help build the foundational systems that let AI agents interface securely with enterprise data.
Key responsibilities include:
- Design and maintain reliable PostgreSQL schemas, indexes, migrations, and backups
- Build secure auth layers: authentication, fine-grained authorization, and RBAC systems
- Containerize and deploy services on Kubernetes (or similar), integrating with CI/CD tooling
- Monitor production performance, latency, reliability, and security across all systems
- Collaborate on frontend integration and infrastructure improvements
Bonus: Help architect and build AI agent pipelines and orchestration systems
We're seeking a builder who can create scalable, secure backend systems that form the foundation for AI-powered enterprise tools. You should have:
Required: 3+ years in backend development with strong PostgreSQL experience
Solid grounding in cloud platforms: AWS/GCP/Azure, Docker, and Kubernetes Strong security awareness: authentication, authorization, and encryption best practices Familiarity with API frameworks (FastAPI, Flask, Django) Excellent collaboration and code review habits with a strong team mindset
Nice-to-Have:
Hands-on experience with AI-centric pipelines, vector stores, and agent orchestration (RAG, LangChain, etc.)Experience with cloud infrastructure tools: Terraform, Helm, GitOpsBackground in production-grade security architectures (RBAC, IAM policies)A product mindset and experience shipping end-to-end features Comfort with ambiguity and rapid iteration in a startup environment This role offers the opportunity to shape both our technical architecture and product direction while working on cutting-edge AI infrastructure challenges.
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Lead
Location
Cupertino, CA
Occupation
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
Industry
Computer Systems Design Services
Posted
5 days ago
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