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.

For this role, the expected base salary range is $140,000 – $230,000. Profound’s total compensation package is designed to be competitive and includes base salary, equity, and a full range of benefits and perks. Final compensation will depend on factors such as your skills, experience, qualifications, and location, and will be determined during the interview process. Our recruiting team will share more details about the full compensation package and benefits as you move through hiring.