Senior Backend Engineer

About the Company

Straia is building the AI-native intelligence layer for colleges and universities. We unify institutional data and layer on AI agents that answer questions, generate insights, and automate repetitive workflows, transforming how colleges operate.

Responsibilities

• Build the core platform, architecting and implementing services for data ingestion, query orchestration, and agentic AI workflows
• Ship end-to-end features across a React, Node.js, and Postgres stack, integrating with LLMs like GPT, Gemini, and Claude
• Scale infrastructure on GCP for performance, reliability, and data security
• Collaborate with university data teams and administrators to translate problems into technical solutions
• Lay the foundation for engineering culture, best practices, and the technical roadmap
• Prototype and iterate quickly to shape the user experience

Requirements

• 6-8 years of experience building and shipping full-stack applications
• Strong emphasis on backend systems using Node.js, TypeScript, and Postgres
• Proven track record of building scalable, high-quality software
• Startup-minded with the ability to thrive in ambiguity and build from scratch
• High-agency and collaborative mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to LLMs, vector databases, or prompt engineering

Benefits

• Competitive salary and meaningful equity
• Platinum health, dental, and vision insurance