Hebbia aims to solve the problem of universal knowledge capture by providing a user interface that makes every atom of information accessible. The Growth and Data team specifically addresses the need to source, index, and enrich content from diverse sources to power the AI platform and user workflows.
Requirements
- Proficiency in building backend and API systems using technologies such as Python, Java, or Go.
- Extensive experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS).
- Working experience with one or more of the following: Kafka, ElasticSearch, PostgreSQL, and/or Redis.
- Experience building agentic systems or LLM enabled products.
- Frequent user of AI products, especially during the development lifecycle (i.e. Cursor, Claude Code, etc).
- Strong academic background with coursework in data structures, algorithms, and software development is preferred.
- 5+ years software development experience at a venture-backed startup or top technology firm, with a focus on backend software engineering.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain powerful backend systems that drive user engagement and fuel Hebbia's expansion.
- Architect and implement robust APIs, services, and infrastructure.
- Empower customers with tailored, high-value experiences such as personalized data views, streamlined management tools, and powerful integrations.
- Collaborate with product teams, designers, and frontend engineers to take ownership of core backend features from initial design through deployment.
- Ensure scalability, reliability, and performance of backend systems.
- Build and iterate on a high-scale document build system that enables constant time latency for indexing any content in the world, regardless of data volume.
- Architect and implement performance-tuning solutions to ensure systems operate efficiently at scale, minimizing latency and maximizing throughput across millions of documents.
Other
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field.
- Ability to analyze complex problems, propose innovative solutions, and effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Proven experience in leading software development projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- Enthusiasm for continuous learning and professional growth.
- A passion for exploring new technologies, frameworks, and software development methodologies.
- Embraces rapid prototyping with an emphasis on user feedback.
- Autonomous and excited about taking ownership over major initiatives.
- The team works in person 5 days a week at our SoHo office in NYC.
- Unlimited PTO
- Medical + Dental + Vision + 401K
- Catered lunch daily + doordash dinner credit
- 3 months non-birthing parent, 4 months for birthing parent parental leave policy
- $15k lifetime fertility benefits
- Competitive equity package with unmatched upside potential
