Backend Engineer - AI

anything· Founding Team
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📍 San FranciscoFullTime💰 USD 125K–200K/yr

About this role

Anything

Anything 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/anything
Hit $5m rev and growing quickly
Try it at anything.com

Role

What this role is

This 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 operate

  • Break down complex or unclear problems into clear steps and propose practical solutions

  • Make thoughtful tradeoffs between speed, correctness, and long-term maintainability

  • Build AI powered features using TypeScript and modern AI frameworks

  • Collaborate closely with product and design to align on goals and ship with confidence

  • Talk with users and use the product yourself to understand real-world needs and opportunities

  • Push through obstacles with resourcefulness and a strong problem-solving mindset

  • Learn new concepts quickly and apply them to real production challenges

  • Stay up to date on the latest in AI research and engineering

  • Take on tasks that stretch your abilities and work hard to close skill gaps quickly

  • Contribute to a culture of ownership, ambition, and fast-paced learning

AI 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 outcomes

Your success will be measured by:

1. Independent problem-solving and execution
You 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 ways

Required background

Candidates typically show:

  • A strong technical foundation from a top CS program or equivalent hands-on experience building real systems

  • Evidence of ambitious, self-driven projects or internships that required problem solving and ownership

  • Solid programming fundamentals and comfort with TypeScript

  • Exceptional ability to read deeply, reason clearly, and communicate complex ideas

  • Curiosity about AI systems and a desire to push beyond easy or obvious solutions

  • A personal track record of learning quickly and putting in real effort to master difficult skills

  • Experience working in fast-paced environments while balancing care with urgency.

Nice to have

  • Prior internships in AI, backend, or infrastructure engineering

  • Previously been one of the first 10 hires at startup

  • Personal projects that show initiative, creativity, and independent thinking

  • Backgrounds or interests that span technical and non-technical domains (e.g. writing, design, philosophy, economics, etc)

Why this role matters

We 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 stretch your abilities and solve problems that materially shape the future of the product.

In all roles

We look for:

Intense. Ship fast. Cycles are hours, not weeks. Hard to outwork.

Ownership. Grab the #1 priority and relentless to deliver.

Fearlessness. Risk on. Do the unknown / uncomfortable. Say "good" to bad news.

Taste. Obsess over quality. Know what “great” looks like. No slop.

Play. Curiosity, joy, and energy.

Sound like you?

Come do the most meaningful work of your career.


Applying

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Backend Engineer - AI role at anything?
The listed salary for this Backend Engineer - AI position at anything is USD 125K–200K/yr. This is an FullTime role.
Where is the Backend Engineer - AI position at anything located?
This Backend Engineer - AI role at anything is based in San Francisco. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Backend Engineer - AI role at anything full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FullTime position. It is posted as a Backend Engineer - AI role in the Founding Team department at anything.
Which team or department does the Backend Engineer - AI at anything belong to?
This Backend Engineer - AI position is part of the Founding Team department at anything. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Backend Engineer - AI position at anything?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to anything's official application portal hosted on ashby where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Backend Engineer - AI job at anything posted?
This Backend Engineer - AI position at anything was posted on Dec 15, 2025. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Backend Engineer - AI
anything · 💰 USD 125K–200K/yr
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