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AthenaHQ · 1 month ago

Founding Backend Engineer

positionSF In-Person
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$140K/yr - $220K/yr
date3+ years exp

AthenaHQ is a company focused on building core platform features for Fortune 500 and fast-growing AI companies. They are seeking a Founding Backend Engineer to translate business problems into technical solutions and develop full-stack product features.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Generative AIMarketingSearch EngineSEOSoftware
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Responsibilities

Build core platform features that align with needs for Fortune 500 and fast-growing AI companies like Greptile, Julius, Render, SoFi, and more
Translate business problems to technical implementation
Speed up latency by XXXms
Reduce user workload by X hours/week through automations
Build features that users don’t know they want by understanding their goals and finding better ways to get to their goals
Ship full-stack product features with Next.js + TypeScript
Design clean database schemas and queries
Build long-lasting Temporal workflows for complex business logic
Develop responsive, accessible UI components
Contribute to architectural and tech choices

Qualification

Next.jsTypeScriptDistributed systemsTemporal workflowsDatabase designCustomer empathyAnalytical abilityHigh agencyFast learnerThrive in ambiguitySpiky skillsIntelligenceDriveValuesMarketing technologyContent management systemsProblem-solving

Required

1+ years of experience
Build core platform features that align with needs for Fortune 500 and fast-growing AI companies
Translate business problems to technical implementation
Speed up latency by XXXms
Reduce user workload by X hours/week through automations
Build features that users don't know they want by understanding their goals and finding better ways to get to their goals
Ship full-stack product features with Next.js + TypeScript
Design clean database schemas and queries
Build long-lasting Temporal workflows for complex business logic
Develop responsive, accessible UI components
Contribute to architectural and tech choices
Customer empathy
3+ years of experience
Exceptional problem-solving and analytical ability
High agency–founded something in the past or worked on side project in the past
Learns fast, thrives in ambiguity
Spiky in one area (ex frontend/design, backend, databases)
Intelligence, drive, values
Knowledge of distributed systems
US citizen/visa only
SF In-Person

Preferred

Temporal experience
Knowledge in marketing technology and content management systems (CMS)

Company

AthenaHQ

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AthenaHQ is the one-stop-shop for marketers on everything AI Search.
dateFounded in 2024
location
San Francisco, California, USA
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
https://athenahq.ai

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$2.7M
Key Investors
FundersClubY Combinator
2025-03-15Seed· $2.2M
2025-03-12Pre Seed· $0.5M

Recent News

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Uberall Launches First Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) Studio in Collaboration with AthenaHQ to Help Multi-Location Brands Get Recommended by AI
2025-12-16
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