DAERO Backend & Platform Engineer (L3) Boston, MA · Remote · Full time Company website

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Daero is the first AI suite for construction managers and builders, enabling data capture and coordination directly from the field.

What you'll do:

• Design, build, and maintain performant APIs and backend services.
• Develop and improve AWS infrastructure, deployments, CI/CD, and production operations.
• Design and optimize PostgreSQL queries, schemas, and database interactions.
• Contribute to distributed systems, event-driven workflows, and real-time synchronization.
• Apply sound architectural principles and design patterns to build maintainable, extensible systems.
• Improve observability, security, testing, and system reliability.
• Collaborate on technical decisions, evaluate technologies, and implement architectural improvements.

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• 2–4 years of backend engineering experience building and maintaining production systems.
• Solid understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and engineering principles.
• Experience developing production APIs and working with relational databases, particularly PostgreSQL.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure, preferably AWS.
• Familiarity with distributed systems, asynchronous processing, and event-driven architectures.
• Experience writing maintainable, well-tested code and debugging production issues.
• Ability to independently deliver features, troubleshoot problems, and evaluate technical trade-offs.
• A passion for engineering excellence, continuous learning, and building reliable systems.

Added plus if you also have:

• Experience with Python, FastAPI, Docker, AWS messaging services, real-time systems, or offline-first synchronization.

Compensation disclosure:

DAERO welcomes candidates across a wide range of experience levels and skill sets. We hire first for character, craft, and impact; then align scope, title, and compensation accordingly. The US base salary range for this full-time role is $120,000-$220,000 per year + benefits. Offers are location-adjusted, and may differ from the US benchmark depending on where you live, in addition to your skills and experience.

DAERO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse, inclusive team. If you require accommodations during the application process, please let us know. Applicants have rights under federal and state employment laws. View required notices here.