Senior Backend Software Engineer
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Before you apply
SalaryNo pay range posted
LocationSan Francisco / Bay Area
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience3+ yrs
DepartmentEngineering
EquityIncluded
Company size11–50 people
PostedMar 2, 2026 · 8mo ago
Verified live1d ago
May no longer be actively hiring
Posted by the company on Mar 2, 2026No pay range listed, though California requires one
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Strong backend and platform engineering experience (3+ years)
Ability to work independently, learn quickly, and move fast (we are a startup)
Experience with Python
Experience with AWS
Experience with SQL databases
Experience with API development
Experience working with LLMs
Experience working with agentic frameworks
Experience working with RAG
Skills
Python
AWS
SQL
LLM
RAG
Benefits
Health insurance
Transportation stipend
Flexible time off
About the company
At Sentra we embarked on an exciting journey to build a one-of-a-kind company memory to help growing startups overcome scaling challenges. At Sentra, we’ve developed a true AI teammate that understands an organization’s context, goals, and culture - offering both ICs and leaders unprecedented transparency into what’s happening across the company and strategic alignment.
Sentra is backed by a16z and Together Fund, working with leaders from the top tech companies in the valley. Our goal? To never let a company lose itself as it gets bigger.
What you’ll do
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Build and ship scalable backend/platform systems
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Develop LLM agents that integrate with large datasets
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Take ownership in a fast-paced, early-stage environment
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Learn quickly and adapt to evolving challenges
What we’re looking for
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Strong backend and platform engineering experience (3+ years)
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Ability to work independently, learn quickly, and move fast (we are a startup)
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Experience with Python, AWS, SQL databases, API development
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Bonus: experience working with LLMs, agentic frameworks, and RAG
What we offer
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Competitive salary and equity
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Free meals on in-office days
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UberEats credits
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Health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
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Equinox and other fitness/wellness memberships
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Transportation stipend
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Flexible time off
Competitive pay, equity, and perks/benefits for a seed-stage startup.
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