Location: Los Angeles, CA

On-Site | Full-time

Compensation: $200K-$300K + equity + benefits.

Our client is a high-growth, stealth-mode startup based in Los Angeles dedicated to reshaping the landscape of modern media. Backed by a bold vision and significant technical ambition, this organization is building a platform designed to handle complex, large-scale data challenges with high efficiency.

The team is composed of elite high-performers focused on solving technically rigorous problems in a fast-moving environment. Our client seeks Backend Engineers with deep expertise in infrastructure, data architecture, and low-latency systems to join as foundational members of the engineering team. This is an opportunity to contribute to a transformative product during its earliest and most critical development phase.

Key Responsibilities:

• System Architecture: Design, build, and maintain scalable, high-performance backend services and infrastructure.
• Low-Latency Engineering: Optimize system performance to ensure minimal latency for data processing and media delivery.
• Data Infrastructure: Develop robust data pipelines and storage solutions capable of handling massive, real-time datasets.
• Scalability & Reliability: Implement best practices for system monitoring, security, and automated deployment to ensure 24/7 reliability.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with a lean team of "A-player" engineers to translate high-level product goals into technical reality.

Requirements:

• Technical Excellence: Proven experience in backend development with a focus on infrastructure, distributed systems, or low-latency environments.
• Startup Mindset: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, stealth-mode environment where adaptability and speed are essential.
• Engineering Depth: Proficiency in languages and frameworks suited for high-performance systems (e.g., Rust, Go, C++, or specialized Java/Python applications).
• Location: Willingness to work on-site in Los Angeles (IRL) to collaborate with the core team.
• Problem-Solving: A track record of tackling "technically hard" challenges and delivering production-ready solutions.

Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation: A starting base salary ranging from $200,000 to $300,000, depending on experience.
• Equity Stake: Significant early-stage equity grants, offering substantial upside as the organization scales.
• Elite Environment: The opportunity to work alongside a curated team of top-tier talent in a high-density learning environment.
• Impact: Foundational influence over the technical direction of a platform poised to redefine the media industry.

Interview Process:

Our client maintains a rigorous but efficient selection process to identify top-tier talent:

1. Initial Technical Screen: A conversation focused on background, technical philosophy, and previous high-impact projects.
2. Deep-Dive Technical Assessment: An evaluation of architectural thinking, coding proficiency, and systems design.
3. On-Site Interviews: A series of meetings with the founding team in Los Angeles to assess cultural alignment and collaborative problem-solving.
4. Final Review & Offer: A final discussion regarding the vision of the organization and compensation details.