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Who is Recruiting from Scratch: Recruiting from Scratch is a specialized talent firm dedicated to helping companies build exceptional teams. We partner closely with our clients to deeply understand their needs, then connect them with top-tier candidates who are not only highly skilled but also the right fit for the company’s culture and vision. Our mission is simple: place the best people in the right roles to drive long-term success for both clients and candidates. https://www.recruitingfromscratch.com/ Title of Role: Software Engineer – Marketplace (Backend Systems) Location: San Francisco, CA Company Stage of Funding: Series C (Profitable, $10B Valuation) Office Type: Onsite (5 Days/Week) Salary: $130,000 – $400,000 + Equity + Performance Bonus Company Description Our client is one of the fastest-growing AI infrastructure companies, building the marketplace that connects world-class experts with the leading AI labs and enterprises developing frontier AI systems. Their platform enables organizations to source, evaluate, and deploy specialized talent at scale, powering the next generation of artificial intelligence. Now a profitable Series C company with significant growth and global operations, they are scaling the engineering organization to build the infrastructure that powers one of the largest expert marketplaces in AI. What You Will Do Design and build backend services that power marketplace matching, routing, and fulfillment Develop scalable APIs supporting search, eligibility, scoring, allocation, and workflow automation Build high-performance distributed systems capable of processing large volumes of real-time decisions Design robust data models and abstractions for a rapidly evolving two-sided marketplace Develop infrastructure supporting asynchronous workflows, event processing, and operational automation Improve reliability, latency, scalability, and observability of critical production systems Partner closely with Product, Operations, AI, and Infrastructure teams to deliver new platform capabilities Build reusable backend architecture that enables rapid product iteration without sacrificing quality Ideal Background 2+ years of backend software engineering experience Strong experience designing and operating production backend systems Experience building distributed systems, high-throughput APIs, or infrastructure platforms Strong systems design, data modeling, and performance optimization skills Experience with Python, Go, Java, or similar backend languages Strong understanding of databases, caching, queues, and asynchronous architectures Excellent communication and ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions Comfortable working in fast-moving, high-growth environments Preferred Experience with marketplace, recommendation, matching, scheduling, or search systems Experience supporting AI/ML-powered products or model inference infrastructure Experience with Kafka, Redis, Elasticsearch, Kubernetes, or Terraform Familiarity with event-driven architecture and distributed messaging systems Experience building internal developer platforms or workflow engines Startup or hypergrowth company experience Strong ownership mentality with bias toward simple, maintainable system design Compensation and Benefits Competitive base salary: $130,000 – $400,000 Generous equity package Bi-annual performance bonuses Relocation assistance available Housing stipend for employees living near the office Monthly meal, wellness, and lifestyle stipends Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage Opportunity to build core infrastructure at one of the world's fastest-growing AI companies This is an exceptional opportunity for backend engineers who enjoy distributed systems, marketplace infrastructure, and large-scale platform engineering while working on products that directly power the AI economy.
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.