Backend Engineer (Python)

Job overview

The Backend Engineer (Python) role is onsite in San Francisco, CA, five days per week. Base salary is $150,000–$250,000 per year, plus equity and benefits. The company builds applied AI systems that automate complex workflows for a regulated industry. The engineer builds and scales foundational backend systems as the product and customer usage grow. By improving reliability, infrastructure, and product capabilities, the role helps unblock customers and support the company’s commercial growth.

What you'll do

• Design, build, and scale backend systems central to product performance and reliability
• own substantial portions of the Python backend codebase
• ship features that unblock customers and revenue
• improve infrastructure stability, scalability, and internal tooling
• work with technical leadership on architecture and long-term technical direction
• operate autonomously in a fast-moving environment.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

backend engineer

python

san francisco ca

white bay

b2b saas

applied ai

backend systems

infrastructure

scalability

reliability

onsite

$150k–$250k/year

equity

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Equity and benefits are stated
• specific benefits are not listed.

Why this role

In-person role requiring 5+ years building and shipping products, strong Python backend experience, and experience with B2B SaaS and startups. Compensation includes equity in addition to base salary.

About the employer

White Bay is hiring for this role. Industry: Custom Computer Programming Services. Sector: 54.