Senior Software Engineer - Backend

Senior Software Engineer – Backend Location:Dallas, TX (In-person) Type:Contractor (with fast-track to full-time) Pay Range:$110,000 – $180,000 per year Minimum Years of Experience:5 years Who We Are Simplecode gives people the opportunity to take back their time by leveragingAgentic AI and automation. We aren’t building gimmicks. We’re creatingreal leverageto offload repetitive tasks and unlock momentum at scale. We are early-stage, conviction-backed, and moving fast. As founders, we are hands-on, thinking big, and focused on shipping value. Your work will directly shape the product, secure its foundation, and influence key decisions from day one. Why We Need You Our app is built onPostgres, pgvector, Next.js, TypeScript, and LLMs via agents. We already have a team of strong developers who can ship features in TypeScript. What we need now is abackend engineer who specializes in data optimization, security, and building AI-driven backend engines. You’ll own the reliability, scalability, and security of our systems — ensuring that our foundation is built to win as we scale. What You’ll Do • Design, optimize, and scale data models inPostgres + pgvector. • Build secure, production-grade backend engines that interact with LLMs and agent frameworks. • Harden our systems withrobust authentication, encryption, and compliance practices. • Architect APIs and backend flows for high reliability and efficiency. • Collaborate directly with founders and engineers to bring ambitious ideas to life. • Help define product direction by shaping how our platform handlesdata, memory, and intelligence. Must-Have Qualifications • 5+ years of backend engineering experience (with at least 2 years in data/security-heavy environments). • StrongTypeScriptskills and hands-on experience withPostgreSQLoptimization. • Proven track record inbackend security(auth, RBAC, secure API design, encryption). • Experience deploying inmodern cloud/serverless environments(Vercel, AWS, GCP, Fly.io). • Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-ownership startup environments. • Hands-on experience with LLM frameworks(LangChain, AutoGen, ReAct-style orchestration) — either in production systems or through serious personal projects/demos. Nice-to-Have • Experience withvector databases(Pinecone, Weaviate, Qdrant). • Redis for caching, queues, pub-sub. • Prisma or Drizzle ORM. • GraphQL or tRPC for API design. • Exposure to compliance frameworks (SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA). • Hands-on experience with automation platforms(n8n, Zapier, Make.com) — building or scaling complex workflows. What We Offer • High-trust, high-speed culture — no politics, fluff, or micromanagement. • Competitive pay withequity upsidetied to performance. • Leadership opportunities as we scale. • A chance to shape aproduct and company from the ground up. Ready to Build the Future of Agentic AI? Send us: • A link to something you’ve built (GitHub, product, or demo). • A short statement on why this mission resonates with you. • Any AI/agentic backend work you’ve done (optional, but a big plus). Job Types: Full-time, Contract Pay: $110,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year Ability to Commute: • Dallas County, TX (Preferred) Ability to Relocate: • Dallas County, TX: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Preferred) Work Location: In person