Software Engineer - Backend - ProFound : Job Details

Engineering • New York City • In-office Apply Refer someone Apply Refer someone About Profound Profound is on a mission to help companies understand and control their AI presence. As a Backend Engineer, you'll build and optimize the infrastructure that powers our AI-driven insights. You'll design scalable APIs, process large datasets efficiently, and ensure high-performance systems that help businesses take control of their AI presence. What You'll Do

• Architect and develop high-performance backend systems that support AI-driven analytics.
• Build and maintain scalable APIs to power real-time insights and data retrieval.
• Optimize data processing pipelines to handle large-scale structured and unstructured data.
• Ensure system security, performance, and reliability at every level of the stack.
• Work closely with front-end engineers and data scientists to deliver seamless, high-impact features.
• Own key technical decisions, balancing speed with long-term maintainability.

Who You Are

• A strong portfolio or GitHub showcasing backend development expertise.
• Proficient in Node.js, Python, or Go, with experience in scalable backend architecture.
• Deep understanding of databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, or NoSQL alternatives) and query optimization.
• Experience designing efficient data pipelines and working with distributed systems.
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong grasp of security best practices, API authentication, and performance tuning.
• Comfortable in a fast-moving, high-performance startup environment.

This is an on-site role in our Union Square office -designed for builders who thrive on speed, iteration, and impact. We're happy to support visa sponsorship for qualified international candidates.