Pear VC
Founding Backend Engineer - Phaselaw
About this role
Phaselaw is seeking a Founding Backend Engineer to help develop and scale their innovative eDiscovery platform. In this impactful role, you'll collaborate closely with the founding team, focusing on backend systems to enhance product performance and implement new features.
What you'll do
- Onboard and set up development environment
- Ship initial updates or bug fixes
- Develop major features within the first month
- Deliver updates frequently with a focus on quality
- Collaborate with team and customers for product improvement
- Shape the future of the company's technology
What they're looking for
- 3+ years in backend development
- Proficient in Python
- Strong database knowledge (Postgres, Elasticsearch)
- Experience with Terraform, Kubernetes, CI/CD
- Action-oriented mindset
- Strong product sense
- Ownership mentality
Benefits
- Impact on product and company direction
- Opportunities for growth and collaboration
- Fast-paced work environment
- Inclusive and supportive culture
- Equity options
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Pear VC
Pear VC invests in and supports AI-driven enterprise software companies building automation platforms, compliance systems, and specialized tools across industries like financial services, insurance, and software development. The portfolio companies are hiring founding and senior engineers to design core infrastructure, build AI systems, and develop scalable backend platforms alongside their leadership teams.
View all jobs at Pear VCLikely interview questions
- Tell us about a time you shipped a major feature quickly in a startup or fast-moving environment. How did you balance speed with quality?
- Walk us through your experience with Python backend development. What frameworks and patterns have you found most effective at scale?