Senior Backend Engineer (Python)

< Back Senior Backend Engineer (Python) Apply Now San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA Job Type Hybrid Workspace ​ About the Role Senior Backend Engineer (Python) Company: BHO Tech Location: Bay Area (Hybrid) Compensation: $170K–$240K + bonus + equity (DOE) About BHO Tech BHO Tech partners with high-growth startups to build world-class engineering teams. We work with founders who move fast and value engineers who take ownership. Role We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer with strong Python experience to design, build, and scale backend services. You’ll own core APIs, data flows, and infrastructure-critical code paths. What You’ll Do • Build and maintain backend services and APIs in Python • Design and optimize data pipelines, microservices, and system architecture • Improve performance, reliability, and scalability across systems • Work closely with product + frontend/ML teams to ship high-impact features • Write clean, maintainable code with thoughtful documentation and testing What We’re Looking For • Strong professional experience with Python (FastAPI / Flask / Django / etc.) • Experience with REST / GraphQL APIs and backend service patterns • Familiarity with SQL / Postgres / Redis or similar data stores • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills • Ability to own features end-to-end in a fast-paced startup environment Bonus • Experience with distributed systems or event-driven architectures • Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, AWS/GCP • Startup / 0→1 experience Interested? Send your résumé to krisyoung@bhotech.co and I will forward you the full details. ⸻ Best regards, Kris Young Director | BHO Tech Inc. Requirements About the Company ​ Apply Now