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.
