Software Engineer - Backend - Recruiting from Scratch : Job Details

Who is Recruiting from Scratch:Recruiting from Scratch is a premier talent firm that focuses on placing the best product managers, software, and hardware talent at innovative companies. Our team is 100% remote and we work with teams across the United States to help them hire.About the client:

Title of Role: Software Engineer – BackendLocation: Los Angeles, CA / Austin, TX / New York, NYCompany Stage of Funding: Series AOffice Type: Onsite, 5 Days a WeekSalary: $150,000 – $180,000 base + equity + benefits

Company Description

Our client is a well-funded startup supported by top-tier investors including General Catalyst, Founders Fund, and Lux Capital. Headquartered in Los Angeles, with additional offices in Austin and New York City, they are building data infrastructure and software tools for organizations working on cutting-edge technologies—such as aerospace systems, advanced robotics, and energy systems.

The company's mission is to transform how engineering teams manage and analyze test data for highly complex systems like rockets, satellites, and drones. Their engineering team brings deep experience from companies like SpaceX, Palantir, Anduril, and NASA, and they partner closely with both commercial clients and federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Defense.

What You Will Do

• Build and maintain distributed systems for high-throughput processing and long-term storage of real-time telemetry and sensor data.

• Architect scalable storage solutions tailored for massive, time-series datasets.

• Optimize system performance and resilience to meet real-world, high-stakes engineering demands.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—hardware engineers, designers, and operators—to deliver production-grade tools.

• Set backend technical direction, contributing architectural insights and mentorship to more junior engineers.

• Stay informed on the latest trends in backend and data engineering, integrating relevant tools and practices into the platform.

Ideal Candidate Background

• 4+ years of experience designing and maintaining distributed backend systems with a strong emphasis on reliability and performance.

• Proficient in one or more backend languages such as Java, Go, or Rust, and experienced in writing clean, maintainable code.

• Solid understanding of building infrastructure in modern cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

• Experienced with tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills—able to explain technical ideas across disciplines.

Preferred

• Familiarity with storage and analytics technologies such as Parquet, ClickHouse, TimescaleDB, InfluxDB, or Apache Druid.

• Experience working with telemetry systems or real-time data pipelines.

• Knowledge of technologies like Apache Kafka, Arrow, Spark, or Flink.

• Prior exposure to telemetry or systems engineering environments (e.g., aerospace, defense, robotics, energy).

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary Range: $150,000 – $180,000 base (commensurate with experience)

• Equity: Significant stock option grants

• Health & Wellness: 100% covered medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Time Off: Unlimited PTO and sick leave

• Perks: Free lunch, snacks, coffee

• Learning: Professional development stipend

• Retreats: Annual company-wide retreat

• Additional Benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, and more

#J-18808-Ljbffr