Back End Developer

About Us

We have a lot of customers and profit for a startup. Your position with us is secure. We are not a lost ship, hoping to discover product-market-fit island. We are on the island. Come join us. Our GPU marketplace powers AI projects and businesses all over the world.

We are bootstrapped. Your comp includes generous equity. Equity that investors haven't yet been able to purchase.

The journey to our destiny will not be easy. Our goal is not the safe harbor of today. You will be taxed, and you will be pushed. We love to work. We can't help it; we are witnessing the birth of AGI.

All technical roles report to Jake Cannell, the CEO and founder. Jake is a prolific writer and thinker on the subject of AI. Two examples from Less Wrong: LOVE in a simbox is all you need (09/28/2022) and The Brain as a Universal Learning Machine (06/24/2015).

We are currently a remote first company. Our headquarters are in Los Angeles.

About the Role

We are looking for a strong programmer who can own parts of the backend. Vast is a global GPU marketplace that matches users and providers for GPU rentals. Your primary responsibility will be to develop and maintain the server-side logic, databases, and application integration that facilitate the GPU rentals.

The company is engineering-lead with ample opportunity to grow into senior technical or management roles with time. You will be a core contributor that allows Vast to scale to millions of GPUs.

The ideal canidate will be a self-starter and able to work in a fast paced environment with less structure than a typical larger organization.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain server-side code using languages and systems such as C++, PostgreSQL databases, Javascript and React
• Design and implement database schemas and optimize queries for performance on the real-time GPU marketplace
• Collaborate with front-End Developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic
• Debug and resolve issues reported by users or identified through testing
• Ensure the security and scalability of our applications by implementing best practices
• Customer support shifts and interactions as neccesary

Skills:

- Strong experience with programming languages such as C/C++, Python, JavaScript,

- Proficiency in database design and optimization using your preferred tools

- Knowledge of web services and APIs (SOAP, REST)

- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

- Excellent communication skills

If you are a talented Back End Developer looking for a challenging role in a dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $115,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Stock options
• Yearly pay

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call

Language:

• English (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Los Angeles, CA (Required)

Work Location: Remote