Software Engineer - Back End (New York)
Edra · New York
About this role
## About Edra Edra is solving one of the hardest problems in enterprise AI: **AI models are generic, but company processes are specific**. We build **AI agents** that learn how processes actually run, and then run their operations. We’re a **Series A startup**, backed by **Sequoia** and other leading VC firms, led by co-founders who created and led **Forward Deployed AI Engineering at Palantir**. We’re growing our team in **New York** and **London**. ## The Role (Backend Engineer) We’re looking for **Backend Engineers** who care deeply about the craft of building software—**strong typing, thoughtful API design, robust data modeling**, and systems that are a pleasure for other engineers to work with. You won’t be building AI models. You’ll be building everything around them: the **platform, workflows, interfaces, integrations, and observability** that make our AI useful in the real world. As an early engineer, you’ll shape not just the product, but the **engineering culture, tooling choices, and technical foundations** of the company. ## What You’ll Do - Design and build **platform systems in Python (FastAPI)**, from **API contracts** to **database schema** and **infrastructure** - Build and maintain **connectors, integrations, and data pipelines** connecting our platform to external systems - Create internal **libraries, tooling, and interfaces** that make the rest of the engineering team more productive - Own your work end-to-end: gather context, manage dependencies, and drive tasks to completion without a product manager handing you tickets - Wear multiple hats across the stack (schema, API layer, debugging deployments) - Participate in weekly product meetings and help shape what gets built next - Collaborate daily with a small, high-caliber team of engineers and AI specialists - Influence technical direction: choose tools, set patterns, and establish conventions ## What We’re Looking For - **3+ years** of software engineering experience (CS degree not required) - Strong Python and/or TypeScript skills—well-modeled, well-typed, and well-documented - Experience building **libraries, SDKs, or internal tooling** that made other developers’ lives easier - Pride in designing clean **database schemas** and getting data models right - Ability to own problems end to end - Comfortable with ambiguity; energized by turning vague problems into well-scoped solutions - Excited by foundational, **greenfield** systems where decisions compound over time *Don’t meet every requirement? We still encourage you to apply.* ## Compensation & Benefits - Competitive base salary & meaningful equity - Top tier health, dental, & vision plans - **US:** 100% premium coverage + **One Medical membership** - **UK:** private medical & dental coverage - Flexible paid time off - Lunch provided in office most days; snacks & drinks too - Stipend to set up your workspace ## Location & Work Style - In-person **five days a week** - **West Village (New York)** and **Holborn (London)** Edra is an **equal opportunity employer** and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
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