Philippines Remote (Global) Full-time

Sylva is hiring a Senior Backend Engineer (Data & AI Infrastructure)

About the Role

Sylva is hiring a Senior Backend Engineer to bridge data infrastructure, backend systems, and AI operations. You will play a pivotal role in building and scaling the systems that power lasting, meaningful online communities. This position works closely with product and community growth teams within our decentralized, high-trust organization.

What You'll Do

  • Design and maintain data pipelines and infrastructure using tools like dbt and Snowflake.
  • Build and deploy AI agents and other micro-services that support operational and community use cases.
  • Own backend architecture, with an emphasis on scalability, automation, and velocity.
  • Integrate third-party platforms and unify customer data across systems.
  • Support internal tools and workflows to help the team move faster with fewer resources.

What We're Looking For

  • Deep experience with modern data stacks such as dbt, Snowflake, Postgres, JavaScript, and Python.
  • Comfortable working in AI-native environments and rapidly deploying tools like GPT or custom agents.
  • Enjoy working cross-functionally with product, growth, and operations teams.
  • Thrive in ambiguity and enjoy owning problems end-to-end.

Nice to Have

  • Have used tools like Cursor or Replit to ship product faster.
  • Excited by the idea of working at the intersection of community, AI, and systems design.

Technical Stack

  • dbt, Snowflake, Postgres, JavaScript, Python, GPT

Team & Environment

We are a decentralized, high-trust organization that believes in giving team members space and ownership to do their best work and share in the upside.

Work Mode

This is a fully remote position open to candidates in a global context.

Sylva is an equal opportunity employer.

Required Skills
dbtSnowflakePostgresJavaScriptPythonGPTAI InfrastructureData InfrastructureAPI DesignSystem ArchitectureData ModelingCloud PlatformsDistributed SystemsMachine Learning
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Sylva

Builds lasting, meaningful communities online. Helps independent communities thrive by supporting their leaders with tools, playbooks, and operational support. Backed by leading investors including Bessemer, Founder Collective, Golden Ventures, and Contrary Capital.

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Category backend
Posted 7 months ago