Senior Backend Software Engineer

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

• Build and ship scalable backend/platform systems

• Develop LLM agents that integrate with large datasets

• Take ownership in a fast-paced, early-stage environment

• Learn quickly and adapt to evolving challenges

What we’re looking for

• Strong backend and platform engineering experience (3+ years)

• Ability to work independently, learn quickly, and move fast (we are a startup)

• Experience with Python, AWS, SQL databases, API development

• Bonus: experience working with LLMs, agentic frameworks, and RAG

What we offer

• Competitive salary and equity

• Free meals on in-office days

• UberEats credits

• Health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision)

• Equinox and other fitness/wellness memberships

• Transportation stipend

• Flexible time off

Competitive pay, equity, and perks/benefits for a seed-stage startup.

Compensation (from employer):
$150K – $300K • 0.3% – 0.8%