About Anon

Anon is building the identity layer for the automated internet.

Our developer toolkit enables AI agents to securely integrate with any service or application on behalf of users, powering the next generation of AI applications. Since launching in 2023, we've scaled to thousands of active developers and 50+ customers, including many leading AI agent companies, reaching tens of thousands of end-users.

We've raised over $13M from top investors including Union Square Ventures and Abstract Ventures to pursue our vision of a world where billions of AI agents are authenticated and managed via Anon. To learn more about our mission, culture, and the type of candidates we hire, visit www.anon.com/careers.

About the Role

As a Backend Engineer at Anon, you'll contribute to building and scaling our enterprise data migration platform that enables companies to seamlessly transfer customer data between systems. You'll work on secure authentication systems, data extraction workflows, and platform integrations while learning from experienced engineers. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your backend engineering skills while working on cutting-edge AI infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Builder Mindset & Growth

• Build reliable, well-tested backend features with guidance from senior engineers

• Take ownership of smaller features and contribute to larger initiatives

• Learn to identify and proactively address potential issues

• Demonstrate pride in code quality and user experience

Core Platform Development

• Contribute to scalable, secure APIs that power our platform-specific SDKs

• Work on networking features including request handling and basic proxy functionality

• Build and maintain data pipelines and infrastructure components on GCP, AWS, or similar platforms

• Support authentication protocol implementation and security features

• Develop integrations with third-party services and APIs

• Write comprehensive tests and documentation for your code

Collaboration & Learning

• Work closely with senior engineers to understand system architecture and best practices

• Collaborate with product and frontend teams to deliver cohesive features

• Participate in code reviews and learn from feedback

• Support customer integration efforts under guidance

What We're Looking For

Technical Requirements

• 2-5 years of backend engineering experience

• Strong proficiency in TypeScript/Node.js for backend development

• Experience building REST APIs and understanding of API design principles

• Basic knowledge of databases such as PostgreSQL

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure)

• Understanding of Docker and containerization

• Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows

• Knowledge of web security fundamentals

• GraphQL experience is a plus

• CI/CD experience with GitHub Actions is a plus

• Basic understanding of networking concepts (HTTP, TCP) is a plus

Culture and Mindset

• Builder mentality with examples of personal projects or contributions to larger systems

• Strong desire to learn and grow in a fast-paced startup environment

• Self-motivated with ability to work independently when given clear direction

• Good communication skills and openness to feedback

• Attention to detail and commitment to writing clean, maintainable code

• Collaborative mindset and willingness to help teammates

Nice to Have

• Experience with data engineering or ETL pipelines

• Previous startup experience

• Open source contributions

• Experience with monitoring and observability tools

• Knowledge of authentication protocols and security best practices

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary with meaningful equity in a well-funded startup

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

• Company-provided workstation setup of your choice

• Free gym membership at your preferred location

• In-person work environment and team events in San Francisco (SoMa)

• Professional development opportunities and mentorship from senior engineers

In Conclusion

We're looking for builders who want to grow their careers while defining the future of AI authentication. Our team includes former founders and early startup employees who have scaled products from 0 to 1. If you're excited about learning while building critical infrastructure for the AI ecosystem and working with an exceptional team, we want to talk to you.

Final Notes

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