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Lead Backend Engineer

Daydream

About Daydream

Daydream, the AI-powered data tool for founders & GTM leaders, is a leading company in the software development industry. We are focused on solving critical problems that impact revenue growth, such as poor visibility into funnel and pipeline, inefficient lead and opportunity targeting, and duplicative, out-of-sync, unenriched data.

Role Overview

As a Lead Backend Engineer at Daydream, you will be at the forefront of building the operating system for business. You will tackle complex engineering challenges, including building Figma-like applications and handling large data sets. Your role will involve architecting and scaling our core product and technical vision, ensuring performance and reliability.

Responsibilities

  • Architect, build, and scale backend systems using Java and Python.
  • Solve complex engineering problems involving graph traversal algorithms like DFS and BFS.
  • Implement and maintain data structures and algorithms for large-scale applications.
  • Work on DevOps, AWS, and data engineering tasks involving large data sets.
  • Ensure security and compliance, including SOC2 compliance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

What You'll Bring

  • Strong CS fundamentals and experience in backend development.
  • Experience with Java, Python, and distributed systems.
  • Proven track record of scaling large applications and making smart technical decisions.
  • Ability to operate in both early-stage environments and large-scale settings.
  • Bonus points for specialty experience in DevOps, AWS, data engineering, and security.

Why Join Daydream?

  • Work alongside a high-powered team with strong values and a mission-driven approach.
  • Engage in intellectually stimulating work every day, solving major elements of business operations from the ground up.
  • Be part of a massive opportunity to create real value for businesses worldwide.

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