Founding Backend Engineer

zaimler is building a semantic platform that links enterprise data and extracts meaning with knowledge-distilled models. We're creating the foundation for AI systems that don't just generate, but retrieve, link, and reason over enterprise knowledge.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience building backend services in modern cloud environments
• Fluency in at least one strongly typed language (Rust, Java, etc.) and comfort in dynamic ones (Python)
• Understanding of distributed systems, service discovery, and observability
• Experience implementing secure APIs and backend systems
• Strong opinions on API boundaries, fault tolerance, and making systems boring
• Comfortable working in a high-context, fast-moving startup environment

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Full benefits
• Meaningful equity
• Comprehensive benefits package (health insurance, meals, equipment, and other local perks)