Remote Senior Back End Engineer

About TroveoTroveo builds the data platform that AI labs and model builders need to train the next generation of models. We have created the world's largest licensed platform of scarce, proprietary data for AI, spanning video, audio, text, and business workflows.Troveo indexes, enriches, and packages this high-quality data into formats ready for training, fine-tuning, evaluation, and agentic use cases. Backed by top investors, we're a small, high-impact team solving one of the biggest bottlenecks in AI development.About the RoleWe are hiring a Senior Backend Software Engineer with deep expertise in building scalable, reliable systems. You will design and operate backend services that run in distributed environments, with strong experience in Elasticsearch, container orchestration, and distributed systems principles.This is a high-impact senior role where you will own complex backend systems end-to-end while driving best practices in distributed architecture and observability.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using microservices architectureBuild and operate production workloads on Kubernetes (deployments, services, ingress, autoscaling, Helm, etc.)Work extensively with Elasticsearch - indexing, querying, aggregations, performance tuning, and cluster managementApply distributed systems concepts to design fault-tolerant, highly available, and scalable systemsOptimize application performance and reliability in distributed and containerized environmentsDesign and implement robust CI/CD pipelines with GitOps and Kubernetes-native deploymentsTroubleshoot complex issues across services, Kubernetes clusters, and ElasticsearchImprove system observability, monitoring, and alerting in distributed environmentsParticipate in architectural decisions and mentor engineers on distributed systems and Kubernetes best practicesCollaborate with platform teams to evolve internal tooling and developer experienceRequirements10+ years of professional software engineering experience (strong backend focus)Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes (minimum 3+ years running production workloads)Solid experience working with Elasticsearch (indexing strategies, query optimization, cluster scaling, etc.)Strong understanding of distributed systems concepts (consistency models, partitioning, replication, consensus, failure handling, CAP theorem, etc.)Proficiency in at least one backend language: Go, Python, Java, or TypeScriptExperience with Docker and container orchestrationExperience with cloud-managed Kubernetes (EKS, GKE, or AKS)Good understanding of microservices architecture and inter-service communication patternsExperience with relational and/or NoSQL databasesFamiliarity with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform preferred)Nice to HaveExperience with GitOps tools (Argo CD / Flux)Knowledge of service mesh (Istio, Linkerd)Experience with workflow orchestration tools (Temporal, Airflow, etc.)Background in building or operating search-heavy systemsExperience with observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, ELK stack)Contributions to open-source projects related to Kubernetes or distributed systemsCompensationBase Salary: $185,000 – $225,000 (depending on experience and location)Equity: Competitive equity package in a well-funded AI startup with significant upsideCompensation is location-adjusted for cost of living. We are open to candidates in California, New York, and select other states.What We OfferComprehensive Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage (100% employer-paid for employees)Flexible PTO & Paid Holidays: Unlimited PTO with encouragement to actually use itRemote First Policy: Work from anywhere in the US (with occasional team offsites)Learning & Growth: Annual learning stipend, access to top conferences, and direct mentorship from experienced foundersEquity Ownership: Competitive equity package with clear growth potential as we scaleModern Tech Stack & Tools: Budget for the best equipment and softwareStrong Culture: High-trust, low-ego environment focused on impact, transparency, and work-life balanceWe believe great work happens when people are supported, challenged, and given ownership.Equal Opportunity EmployerTroveo is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.