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Backend Engineer
Instrumental Inc.. Own the full software development lifecycle across design, implementation, testing, deployment, release, and validation .
Posted 10/31/2026full-timePalo Alto • California • United StatesJunior💰 $136,000 - $177,000 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in the full software development lifecycle, including design, implementation, testing, and deployment, with a strong focus on backend services and AI-assisted development tools. Proven ability to collaborate effectively across teams while ensuring compliance with engineering and security policies.
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Python ProgrammingGo ProgrammingAI-Assisted Development ToolsBackend Service DevelopmentSoftware Development Lifecycle
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Hard Skills
Software DevelopmentBackend DevelopmentData ModelingSystem DesignIssue ResolutionPerformance ImprovementTechnical Debt IdentificationTooling Gap AnalysisFeature OwnershipProduction Validation
Soft Skills
Problem SolvingCollaborationEffective Communication
Industry Keywords
Startup ExperienceSecurity ComplianceAccess ControlPrivacy Policies
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesPythonGo
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Own the full software development lifecycle across design, implementation, testing, deployment, release, and validation
- Build and improve backend services behind the product
- Validate production work, investigate issues, and improve performance and reliability
- Use AI-assisted development tools and share effective practices with the team
- Identify technical debt and tooling gaps and propose improvements
- Collaborate with engineers across teams to deliver features supporting product, AI, and edge systems
Requirements
What you’ll need- 1–2 years of professional experience as a software engineer
- Experience ideally at a startup or on a small team shipping code relied on by real users
- Experience owning a feature or component from scoping through production and issue resolution
- Comfort working through problems that are not fully defined
- Solid working knowledge of Python or Go
- Interest in data modeling and system design
- Use of AI-assisted development tools in everyday workflow
- Ability to comply with company engineering, security, access control, and privacy policies
- Ability to promptly report suspected security incidents or policy violations
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Commuter plans
- Parental leave