Description:

As a Backend Engineer at Addie, you will be integral in building the technology that supports the mission of democratizing access to education.
You will focus on backend infrastructure, API integrations, and scalability to develop a robust, secure, and high-performing system.
Your responsibilities will include designing, building, and maintaining scalable backend systems that support Addie’s AI-powered features.
You will collaborate on integrating external APIs, such as OpenAI and Azure AI, to power AI-driven insights.
You will develop secure data pipelines and ensure FERPA-compliant handling of sensitive information.
Your work will involve optimizing backend architecture for performance to accommodate increasing demand.
You will work closely with frontend engineers and product teams to deliver a seamless user experience.
You will implement backend components that enable AI-driven features, ensuring robustness and reliability.
You will champion best practices for clean, maintainable, and scalable code.

Requirements:

Proficiency in Python is required, with experience in frameworks like FastAPI or Django being a plus.
Familiarity with AI tools and APIs, including OpenAI, Azure AI, Amazon Bedrock, and Google Vertex APIs, is necessary.
Expertise in relational and NoSQL databases is essential for this role.
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure is required.
You must have the ability to implement secure, FERPA-compliant systems.
Strong backend development expertise with a proven ability to design and deploy scalable systems is expected.
Familiarity with data management and secure handling of sensitive information is important.
You should be adaptable to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative startup environment.
A passion for education and a mission-driven approach to solving systemic challenges is desired.
A commitment to continuous learning and personal growth is essential.
Knowledge of education tech or experience working on platforms for younger audiences is a nice-to-have.

You will be directly contributing to a mission that matters, helping to democratize access to education and empower students to achieve their dreams.
As a founding member, you will have the opportunity to shape the culture and technical direction of a rapidly growing startup, leaving a lasting impact on the company's future.
You will collaborate with a passionate and experienced team of entrepreneurs committed to building something truly special.
Opportunities for professional development will be provided, encouraging continuous learning and allowing you to expand your skills while working on challenging projects.