Tessera Labs
Software Engineer, Backend
San Jose Office (HQ) · Mid
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About the role
- We're looking for a Backend Engineer (Mid-Level) who thrives in a fast-paced, high-ownership startup environment.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Implement caching, monitoring, and logging to ensure system reliability and observability.
- Collaborate with DevOps to deploy and maintain cloud-based services on AWS or GCP.
- Implement secure authentication and authorization (OAuth2, RBAC, SSO).
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
- Understanding of API authentication, security, and scalability principles.
- Strong debugging, testing, and performance optimization skills.
- 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.
Company info
- At Tessera Labs, we're revolutionizing business process automation with cutting-edge AI technology.
- ABOUT THE ROLE We're looking for a Backend Engineer (Mid-Level) who thrives in a fast-paced, high-ownership startup environment.
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