Senior Backend Software Engineer
sentra
San Francisco / Bay Area
Posted Mar 2, 2026
- Full-time
- Remote
- Engineering
Job description
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](https://www.sentra.app), 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.