Sentra
Senior Backend Software Engineer
San Francisco / Bay Area
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- Role family
- Engineering
- Seniority
- Senior
- Country
- US
- Work mode
- Remote-friendly
- First seen by hirly
- 2 Sept 2026
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the posting
At Sentra we embarked on an exciting journey to build a one-of-a-kind company memory to help growing startups overcome scaling challenges. At Sentra , we've developed a true AI teammate that understands an organization's context, goals, and culture - offering both ICs and leaders unprecedented transparency into what's happening across the company and strategic alignment.
Sentra is backed by a16z and Together Fund , working with leaders from the top tech companies in the valley. Our goal? To never let a company lose itself as it gets bigger.
What you’ll do
Build and ship scalable backend/platform systems
Develop LLM agents that integrate with large datasets
Take ownership in a fast-paced, early-stage environment
Learn quickly and adapt to evolving challenges
What we’re looking for
Strong backend and platform engineering experience (3+ years)
Ability to work independently, learn quickly, and move fast (we are a startup)
Experience with Python, AWS, SQL databases, API development
Bonus: experience working with LLMs, agentic frameworks, and RAG
What we offer
Competitive salary and equity
Free meals on in-office days
UberEats credits
Health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
Equinox and other fitness/wellness memberships
Transportation stipend
Flexible time off
Competitive pay, equity, and perks/benefits for a seed-stage startup.
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