Backend Engineer

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We’re looking for a new member of the Places Team — a small, fast-moving group that operates like a startup reputed company reputed company. reputed company is building the reputed company of location-based and discovery experiences, shaping how our members explore, connect, and engage with the world around them. You’ll be working with cutting-edge technologies like Large Language Models (LLMs) — developing an AI chatbot, integrating LLMs into production workflows, and experimenting with AI-driven discovery and personalization.

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• Own and Deliver: Take full ownership of key features reputed company reputed company’s Places Team, shaping how members discover and experience the world around them.
• Build with AI: Work hands-on with LLMs to reputed company intelligent systems — from chatbots to personalized discovery — and bring them into production at reputed company.
• Drive from Start to Finish: Architect, implement, launch, and iterate. You’ll be accountable for performance, reliability, reputed company improvement, and overcoming every obstacle that gets between you and shipping
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• Ownership Mentality: You take initiative and hold yourself accountable for reputed company — not just tasks.

• Experience building or scaling Node.js and TypeScript systems in production
• Familiarity with LLMs, AI frameworks, or AI-driven personalization
• Experience with OpenSearch or Elasticsearch in production environments or experience developing search engines
• Exposure to location-based apps, maps, or discovery experiences
• Prior experience at an early-stage startup or small, high-reputed company engineering team
• Passion for AI, exploration, or reputed company products that bring people closer to the world around them