Software Engineer, Backend
Exa
About this role
As a Software Engineer, Backend at Exa, you'll be instrumental in developing backend systems for a next-generation search engine aimed at AI applications. This role involves creating high-performance solutions in Rust or similar languages, optimizing systems for efficiency, and engaging in projects such as building a sophisticated crawling system or a custom vector database. You will leverage a $5M H200 GPU cluster to execute high-impact tasks like implementing Google-level search capabilities and managing extensive data volumes.
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About Exa
exa.aiExa is a state-of-the-art AI search engine and web crawling platform that provides robust APIs for retrieving real-time and structured web data. With its deep research tools, SERP API, and customizable web crawling capabilities, Exa empowers developers and enterprises to integrate high-quality search functionality directly into their applications. The platform is designed to enhance AI workflows by delivering comprehensive, relevant information from across the web while ensuring data privacy and compliance. Trusted by industry leaders, Exa offers a scalable solution tailored for diverse applications and business needs.
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About Exa
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
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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Salary
$150k – $300k
per year
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