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Profound is on a mission to help companies understand and control their AI presence. As a Backend Engineer, you will build and optimize the infrastructure that powers our AI-driven insights. You will 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 Rust, with experience in scalable backend architecture
Deep understanding of databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, or OLAP databases, and query optimization
Experience designing efficient data pipelines and working with distributed systems
Familiarity with cloud infrastructure such as AWS, GCP, or Azure and containerization including Docker and Kubernetes
Strong grasp of security best practices, API authentication, and performance tuning
Comfortable in a fast-moving, high-performance startup environment
Location
This is an on-site role in our NYC, SF, London or Buenos Aires office, designed for builders who thrive on speed, iteration, and meaningful impact. We are happy to support visa sponsorship for qualified international candidates.
For this role, the expected base salary range is $140,000 to $260,000 (NY). Comp may vary based on location. 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.
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About the Company
Profound is the GenAI marketing intelligence platform that helps enterprise brands win in the age of AI-driven discovery.
We help enterprise brands understand and optimize how they show up across ChatGPT, Perplexity, and other AI platforms where hundreds of millions of consumers now discover products.
Our platform provides real-time visibility analytics, competitive intelligence, and actionable insights across the entire GenAI ecosystem - enabling marketing teams to turn AI-driven discovery into their competitive advantage...
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