Backend Software Engineer at Turing

Palo Alto, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Artificial Intelligence, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

4+ years as a backend engineer, with 2+ at a prominent AI product startup or equivalent environment
Proficiency in building scalable APIs, data processing systems, and backend infrastructure
Demonstrated ability to ship reliable production systems (e.g., GitHub, case studies, or code samples)

Responsibilities

Design and build scalable backend systems and services
Develop infrastructure to support agentic workflows, data pipelines, and evaluation at scale
Rapidly prototype, test, and ship backend features in collaboration with cross-functional teams
Own projects from design through deployment with a strong focus on reliability and performance

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Backend DevelopmentScalable SystemsMicroservicesReinforcement LearningAI AgentsSynthetic DataInfrastructureDistributed SystemsPythonGoDockerKubernetesAWS

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the Backend Software Engineer position?

The salary range is 170k–215k.

Is this Backend Software Engineer role remote or office-based?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills and experience are required for this backend engineer role?

Candidates need 4+ years as a backend engineer, with 2+ at a prominent AI product startup or equivalent, and proficiency in building scalable APIs, data processing systems, and backend infrastructure. A portfolio showcasing shipped production systems, such as GitHub or code samples, is required.

What is the company culture like at Turing?

Turing emphasizes being client first, putting clients at the center.

What makes a strong candidate for this Backend Software Engineer position?

Strong candidates have 4+ years of backend experience including time at AI startups, proficiency in scalable systems, and a portfolio of shipped production work. Bonus for experience in agentic systems, RL environments, open-source contributions, and strong product sense.

Turing

AI-driven matching of businesses with engineers

About Turing

Turing provides tech services by using artificial intelligence to connect businesses with skilled software engineers for custom application development and on-demand engineering needs. The company has a large pool of over 3 million vetted engineers from 150 countries, allowing businesses to quickly find the right talent for their projects. When a company needs a developer, they specify the required skills, and Turing's AI matches them with the best candidates, streamlining the recruitment process and helping companies complete projects faster. Turing also supports engineers by offering access to high-paying remote job opportunities in the U.S., with a high rematch rate ensuring job stability. The goal of Turing is to enhance recruitment efficiency for businesses while providing valuable job opportunities for engineers.

Palo Alto, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2018Year Founded

$132.3MTotal Funding

SERIES_DCompany Stage

Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees