[Remote] Software Engineer (Backend)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Collate is an AI document generation platform for life sciences, aiming to expedite the delivery of life-saving innovations to patients. They are seeking a Backend Engineer to design and scale the systems that power their products, focusing on building APIs, services, and ensuring system reliability and performance as the company grows.ResponsibilitiesDesign and build backend services, APIs, and data pipelines that support Collate’s productsEnsure systems are performant, secure, and reliable at scaleCollaborate with product, design, and ML teams to turn ideas into production-ready featuresBuild internal tools and workflows that accelerate engineering productivityContinuously improve backend architecture to support rapid growth and new capabilitiesSkillsExperience designing and scaling backend systems in productionStrong skills in building APIs and services, with attention to reliability and performanceComfort working across the stack when needed, with a focus on backend depthAbility to move quickly while building for long-term maintainabilityExcitement to work in an early-stage startup where ownership is high and impact is immediateA collaborative, humble approach and eagerness to learn whatever is needed to solve the problemBenefitsMeaningful equity and career-defining impactCollaborate with a uniquely interdisciplinary team—AI researchers, healthcare leaders, and experienced startup buildersShape both our product experience and our engineering culture from the startBuild systems and experiences that touch real patients and providers, improving healthcare outcomesCompany OverviewCollate creates and streamlines documentation for drug development, medical device, and diagnostic companies. It was founded in 2025, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 2-10 employees. Its website is https://collate.com.Company H1B SponsorshipCollate has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2022, 1 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.