What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Backend Engineer (FastAPI) position at Rise Technical?
Senior Backend Engineer (FastAPI)
$150,000 – $250,000 401(k) Health Benefits PTO Equity Relocation Career Growth
Miami, Florida – Onsite
Position available for an experienced backend engineer ready to accelerate their technical career by building next-generation AI systems in a high-growth startup environment!
Opportunity to design and launch 0-1 systems, expand your expertise across Python, FastAPI, cloud infrastructure, and scalable architectures, and grow your career in a company founded around leading edge AI innovation.
Supported by top-tier investors and led by renowned tech experts, this startup is on track to become Miami’s premier AI company. You’ll work with modern technologies while collaborating with a team of exceptional engineers shaping the future of AI.
As part of this elite engineering team, you’ll help develop an AI-powered SaaS platform that brings conversational AI into real-world applications. The stack includes: React, TypeScript, Tailwind, Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, AWS, DevOps, and more.
Join a close-knit, high-performing team at the cutting edge of voice-enabled AI.
What we’re looking for:
* Proven Python development experience, ideally with FastAPI
* Hands-on experience with SQL, PostgreSQL preferred
* Excited to learn and take ownership of complex systems
* Thrives in fast-moving, startup environments
* Genuine passion for AI and emerging technologies
* Comfortable building 0-1 systems and taking full ownership
What you’ll do:
* Lead the development of an AI-driven SaaS platform for voice AI agents
* Backend: Python (FastAPI)
* Database: PostgreSQL, Edge Functions
* Cloud & DevOps: AWS, CI/CD pipelines
* Collaborate closely with a small, high-calibre engineering team
* Fully onsite in Miami, working alongside world-class talent
Salary : $150,000 - $250,000