Backend Engineer - AI

Backend Engineer - AI LocationSan FranciscoEmployment TypeFull timeLocation TypeOn-siteDepartmentFounding TeamCompensation$125K – $200K • 0.25% – 0.75% AnythingAnything is the AI product engineer for the next wave of entrepreneurs. It's an AI agent that turns English into apps. Everything you need make money on the internet built in - mobile, web, design, AI, backend, infra, payments. Launched Aug 7th. https://x.com/anythingHit $5m rev and growing quicklyTry it at anything.comRoleWhat this role isThis role is for people who want to grow faster than they could anywhere else. You will work on real AI systems from day one and take ownership of meaningful product work. You will tackle challenging problems, learn new tools constantly, and operate in an environment where speed, ambition, and personal growth are core expectations. You will be supported by senior engineers but trusted to figure things out, push through ambiguity, and build systems that reach millions of users. This is a place for people who want to develop world class skills early in their career.You will be expected to move fast with clarity–reasoning through tradeoffs, writing things down when helpful, and choosing solutions that fit the broader system.How you will operateBreak down complex or unclear problems into clear steps and propose practical solutionsMake thoughtful tradeoffs between speed, correctness, and long-term maintainabilityBuild AI powered features using TypeScript and modern AI frameworksCollaborate closely with product and design to align on goals and ship with confidenceTalk with users and use the product yourself to understand real-world needs and opportunitiesPush through obstacles with resourcefulness and a strong problem-solving mindsetLearn new concepts quickly and apply them to real production challengesStay up to date on the latest in AI research and engineeringTake on tasks that stretch your abilities and work hard to close skill gaps quicklyContribute to a culture of ownership, ambition, and fast-paced learningAI is a rapidly evolving field, and no one here has all the answers. We value humility, openness to feedback, and a willingness to revise your thinking as you learn. Strong opinions are welcome when they are paired with curiosity and respect for evidence.Primary outcomesYour success will be measured by:1. Independent problem-solving and executionYou take goals, investigate unknowns, evaluate options, and deliver solutions without waiting for extensive guidance.2. Fast skill growth You significantly expand your technical range within your first months through hands-on work and deliberate learning.3. Shipped product impact Your features improve user experience, performance, and product depth in measurable and well-reasoned waysRequired backgroundCandidates typically show:A strong technical foundation from a top CS program or equivalent hands-on experience building real systemsEvidence of ambitious, self-driven projects or internships that required problem solving and ownershipSolid programming fundamentals and comfort with TypeScriptExceptional ability to read deeply, reason clearly, and communicate complex ideasCuriosity about AI systems and a desire to push beyond easy or obvious solutionsA personal track record of learning quickly and putting in real effort to master difficult skillsExperience working in fast-paced environments while balancing care with urgency.Nice to havePrior internships in AI, backend, or infrastructure engineeringPreviously been one of the first 10 hires at startupPersonal projects that show initiative, creativity, and independent thinkingBackgrounds or interests that span technical and non-technical domains (e.g. writing, design, philosophy, economics, etc)Why this role mattersWe are building products on the frontier of AI and that requires a team that learns fast, thinks clearly, and works hard. You will grow more in one year here than in several years at a typical company. You will take on challenges that...