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.
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Best regards,
Kris Young
Director | BHO Tech Inc.
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