Software Engineer - Backend

About Anon

Anon is building the platform that enables enterprises to deploy authenticated AI agents for their most critical data workflows.

We're solving one of the biggest challenges in enterprise automation: accessing and transforming data trapped behind authentication barriers. Our platform allows AI agents to securely connect to any web-based system, extract unstructured data, and deliver it through modern APIs.

Since 2023, we've helped industry leaders transform weeks-long manual processes into automated workflows that complete in minutes. We've raised $14M from Union Square Ventures, Forerunner Ventures, Okta Ventures, and Abstract Ventures.

Our vision: every business system should be accessible to AI agents. If you're excited about building the infrastructure that will power the next generation of AI applications, join our team of 12 in San Francisco.

www.anon.com/careers

About the Role

As a Backend Engineer at Anon, you'll build core infrastructure that powers authenticated AI agents for enterprise workflows—from secure authentication systems that handle complex logins and MFA, to resilient web automation and data processing pipelines. You'll tackle technical challenges spanning distributed systems, real-time processing, and AI-powered automation while maintaining high reliability for systems processing millions of records.

Join our engineering team in San Francisco to work at the intersection of AI and enterprise software.

Key Responsibilities

Core Platform Development

• Develop resilient AI agents that navigate web interfaces, handle dynamic content, and extract data from systems without APIs

• Contribute to scalable, secure APIs that power our platform-specific solutions

• Build and maintain data pipelines and infrastructure components on GCP

• Build authentication workflows across a multitude of platforms

• Develop integrations with third-party services and APIs

• Responsible for building/maintaining a testing suite

• Design and implement data models, optimize database performance, and ensure data integrity

Collaborate & Learn

• Work closely with senior engineers to understand system architecture and best practices

• Collaborate with product team to deliver cohesive features that address business/client needs

• Participate in code reviews and learn from feedback

• Support customer integration efforts

What We’re Looking For

Technical Requirements

• 2-5 years of backend engineering experience

• Strong proficiency in backend development with modern languages and frameworks (we use TypeScript/Node.js)

• Experience building REST APIs and understanding of API design principles

• Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows

• Basic knowledge of databases such as PostgreSQL

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure)

• Understanding of Docker and containerization

• CI/CD experience with GitHub Actions is a plus

• Experience with browser automation tools is a plus

Culture Fit

• Autonomy - Take initiative, execute with quality, and own all outcomes

• Drive - Show motivation to win, hunger to learn, and resilience through challenges

• Communication - Foster clarity, trust, and alignment through effective communication and documentation

• Builder - Actively create teams, products, and systems through hands-on execution

• Curiosity - Drive to learn, question, and improve while exploring new ideas

• Craftsmanship - Build high-quality, maintainable software while balancing best practices with pragmatism

Nice to Have

• Experience with data engineering or ETL pipelines

• Previous startup experience

• Open source contributions

• Experience with monitoring and observability tools

• Knowledge of authentication protocols and security best practices

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary with significant equity in a well-funded startup

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

• Company-provided workstation setup of your choice

• Free gym membership at your preferred location

• In-person work environment and team events in San Francisco (SoMa)

In Conclusion

We're looking for builders who want to define the future of AI authentication while working across the entire technical stack. Our team includes former founders and early startup employees who have scaled products from 0 to 1. If you're excited about creating extraordinary developer experiences and working with an exceptional team, we want to talk to you.

Final Notes

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