Citizen
Citizen is seeking a Backend Engineer to build and maintain its real-time safety pipeline, live video infrastructure, and AI-driven incident detection systems. The role involves owning core backend services, developing internal operator tooling, and scaling enterprise APIs while working closely with AI agents to accelerate development. This position requires a strong focus on correctness, latency, and cost efficiency within a high-impact, safety-critical environment.
Headquarters
New York, New York, United States
Company Size
51-200 employees
Founded
2017
Citizen is a personal safety network designed to empower individuals by providing real-time alerts and updates about emergencies and criminal activities in their vicinity. The app enables users to receive instant notifications of urgent incidents, connect with others for safety tracking, and access live video broadcasts of events as they unfold. By facilitating rapid information sharing and real-time data from both official sources and the community, Citizen aims to enhance public safety and community awareness.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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55% above the average for this role