Sentra
AI & Machine LearningDirect Ashby career site

Senior Backend Software Engineer

Location
San Francisco, CA (Remote) · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Senior
Experience
3+ years
Listed
30 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • Python
  • AWS
  • SQL databases
  • API development

Also useful

  • LLM
  • agentic frameworks
  • RAG

Stated benefits & perks

  • Health
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Fitness stipend
  • Transportation stipend

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.

About Sentra

At Sentra we embarked on an exciting journey to build a one-of-a-kind company memory to help growing startups overcome scaling challenges.

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.

Read the original posting

From Sentra's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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