Software Engineer – Marketplace

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, CACompany Stage of Funding: Series C (Profitable, $10B Valuation)Office Type: Onsite (5 Days/Week)Salary: $130,000 – $400,000 + Equity + Performance BonusCompany DescriptionOur 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 DoDesign and build backend services that power marketplace matching, routing, and fulfillmentDevelop scalable APIs supporting search, eligibility, scoring, allocation, and workflow automationBuild high-performance distributed systems capable of processing large volumes of real-time decisionsDesign robust data models and abstractions for a rapidly evolving two-sided marketplaceDevelop infrastructure supporting asynchronous workflows, event processing, and operational automationImprove reliability, latency, scalability, and observability of critical production systemsPartner closely with Product, Operations, AI, and Infrastructure teams to deliver new platform capabilitiesBuild reusable backend architecture that enables rapid product iteration without sacrificing qualityIdeal Background2+ years of backend software engineering experienceStrong experience designing and operating production backend systemsExperience building distributed systems, high-throughput APIs, or infrastructure platformsStrong systems design, data modeling, and performance optimization skillsExperience with Python, Go, Java, or similar backend languagesStrong understanding of databases, caching, queues, and asynchronous architecturesExcellent communication and ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutionsComfortable working in fast-moving, high-growth environmentsPreferredExperience with marketplace, recommendation, matching, scheduling, or search systemsExperience supporting AI/ML-powered products or model inference infrastructureExperience with Kafka, Redis, Elasticsearch, Kubernetes, or TerraformFamiliarity with event-driven architecture and distributed messaging systemsExperience building internal developer platforms or workflow enginesStartup or hypergrowth company experienceStrong ownership mentality with bias toward simple, maintainable system designCompensation and BenefitsCompetitive base salary: $130,000 – $400,000Generous equity packageBi-annual performance bonusesRelocation assistance availableHousing stipend for employees living near the officeMonthly meal, wellness, and lifestyle stipendsComprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverageOpportunity to build core infrastructure at one of the world's fastest-growing AI companiesThis 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.