Backend Engineer
Fable · San Francisco, CA (Hybrid)
About this role
## Backend Engineer ### About Fable Fable is an AI-native security platform focused on mitigating human risk. Cybercriminals often exploit people—not systems—so Fable uses GenAI and behavioral systems to detect at-risk employees, deliver personalized interventions at critical moments, and remove tangible risks at scale. ### Your Role You’ll work on the team that owns Fable’s data platform, including: - Real-time API integrations - Kafka-based streaming systems - Spark and Airflow data pipelines - Data services powering the application layer You’ll build reliable, maintainable, scalable infrastructure and translate product/customer requirements into durable platform designs—making thoughtful technical tradeoffs as the platform evolves. ### Your Skillset - 3+ years developing backend software - Designed, implemented, and owned production-facing services - Experience with one of: - Relational DB backends (e.g., Django or similar) - Building and integrating external APIs (a plus) - Building ETL and data pipelines (a plus) - Distributed systems and backends - Experience with AWS, Terraform, EKS, and cloud systems - Strong desire to join an early team and build foundational systems ### How We Work - Hybrid: work from the San Francisco office three days a week - Emphasis on mutual trust, high execution, and delivering differentiated product experiences - AI-native engineering culture (AI-powered development practices) - Impact-focused: every team member shapes the company’s success ### Compensation Estimated salary range: **$160,000–$250,000/year**. Total compensation may also include **RSUs, sign-on bonus,** and other potential incentives, based on qualifications and experience. ### Equal Opportunity Fable Security is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected characteristics.
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