Backend and Infra Engineer

aida· Engineering
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🌍 Remote📍 Bay Area (Palo Alto)FullTime

About this role

Company Overview

Aida is a B2B enterprise AI company founded by Piyush Prahladka, former co-founder of Glean (a unicorn valued at $7.2B), and Atish Das Sarma, former head of growth engineering at Patreon and head of AI at Apple Cloud. Currently operating in stealth mode, Aida is developing deep AI assistants tailored for every role. The company is well-funded, having secured a significant seed round.

Aida’s team consists of 20 members based in Palo Alto and India. We are seeking a strong Backend and Infra Engineer who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Must-have skills:

  • Solid coding experience in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, and other languages

  • Strong background in Data Structures and Algorithms

  • Solid system design skills, with the ability to describe moderately complex system design problems in technical depth

  • Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases

  • Knowledge of at least one public cloud platform—AWS, GCP, or Azure

  • Familiarity with modern cloud environments: Docker & containerization, infrastructure-as-code, DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and automation

  • Experience with modern monitoring/logging architectures (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, fluent-bit, DataDog) and the ability to discuss these systems

  • Strong networking knowledge: DNS, firewalls, routing, VPC peering, packet-sniffing, security groups, ports, tcpdump, DNS caching, etc.

  • Solid Linux/Unix fundamentals

  • Hands-on experience with network security and database systems

  • At least 3 years of relevant experience

Nice to have:

  • Prior startup experience

Other:

  • Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in CS or a related field with a strong academic background

  • Competitive pay and benefits

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The salary for this Backend and Infra Engineer role at aida is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Is the Backend and Infra Engineer job at aida remote?
Yes, this Backend and Infra Engineer position at aida is remote, with team members based in Bay Area (Palo Alto). You can work from home or anywhere in the supported regions.
Is the Backend and Infra Engineer role at aida full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FullTime position. It is posted as a Backend and Infra Engineer role in the Engineering department at aida.
Which team or department does the Backend and Infra Engineer at aida belong to?
This Backend and Infra Engineer position is part of the Engineering department at aida. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Backend and Infra Engineer position at aida?
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When was the Backend and Infra Engineer job at aida posted?
This Backend and Infra Engineer position at aida was posted on Feb 24, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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