Backend Engineer

Join Sameday.AI

We're transforming the world with full-service virtual agents using the most advanced AI technology. Founded in 2021, our innovative solutions have attracted support from top investors, including Y Combinator, Nat Friedman, Daniel Gross, Ludlow Ventures, and many more. Our mission is to build state-of-the-art technology that enables businesses to thrive, leveraging the power of AI to create seamless customer interactions and help companies capture new growth opportunities. By joining us, you'll be part of a relentless, no-excuses team dedicated to reshaping how home service businesses handle sales and customer interactions.

About Sameday.AI

We develop AI-powered virtual sales agents for home service businesses, fundamentally changing how they operate. Our solutions automate customer service and sales processes, dramatically increasing efficiency, cutting operational costs, and allowing companies to focus on what they do best—delivering exceptional service. We are not just passionate about helping businesses grow; we are obsessive about building tech that redefines how they operate.

About the Role

We are looking for a Backend Engineer who thrives under pressure and is eager to solve complex problems. You should have experience in backend engineering, with expertise in Python and AWS. If you want to be on the front lines of building AI-driven solutions that push the boundaries of what technology can do, this is your opportunity. You'll be responsible for developing robust, scalable backend systems that form the backbone of our virtual sales agents. This is a full-time, in-office position located in Pleasant Grove, Utah.

Responsibilities

Design and Implement Back-End Systems: Build and maintain scalable and reliable backend systems using Python and AWS. The code you write will be at the heart of our platform, and it needs to be bulletproof. Expect to be held to high standards of quality, performance, and scalability.

API Development: Develop RESTful APIs to connect front-end and back-end components seamlessly. You will work closely with our front-end and mobile development teams to ensure every request is optimized and every interaction is flawless.

Cloud Infrastructure Management: Architect, implement, and maintain cloud infrastructure on AWS. Ensure systems are ready for quick recovery and downtime is minimized.

Data Management: Develop efficient data storage solutions and data pipelines that support AI models. Collaborate with the data science team to ensure they have reliable access to the data they need.

Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Work with front-end developers, data scientists, and product managers to integrate new features and maintain system cohesion.

Ensure Security and Compliance: Implement secure authentication, data privacy measures, and ensure compliance with relevant standards. Security is paramount in everything we do.

Optimize System Performance: Continuously monitor and optimize system performance to ensure high availability and low latency.

Requirements

Mandatory Experience

• Professional experience in backend software engineering, specifically in SaaS or artificial intelligence applications.
• Strong proficiency in Python and hands-on experience with AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda).
• This is an in-person position. You will work full-time out of our office in Lehi, Utah.

Technical Proficiency

• Proven experience developing RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with AWS cloud infrastructure, including serverless architecture and containerization (e.g., Docker).
• Strong experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, DynamoDB).
• Proficiency with version control (Git) and CI/CD tools.
• Understanding of event-driven architectures and microservices.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., CloudWatch, ELK Stack).

Problem Solving and Ownership

• Strong analytical skills for troubleshooting and optimizing backend systems.
• Ability to take full ownership of features