Software Engineer, Backend
Pika
About this role
A Backend Engineer at Pika is responsible for developing scalable backend systems, owning core product logic, and supporting internal tools to enhance the company's creative video production platform. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to build reliable and efficient backend solutions.
Skills
About Pika
pika.artPika is an innovative idea-to-video platform designed to enhance creativity by allowing users to seamlessly create and edit video content. With a focus on user empowerment, Pika provides tools to transform concepts into engaging visual stories, encouraging users to reshape their reality. Through its platform, Pika aims to inspire creativity and offer solutions that cater to diverse content creation needs. The company's mission underscores the belief that reality can be reimagined, offering a fresh perspective on video production.
Recent company news
FortuneThis 27-year-old’s TikTok-like AI app makes playful, creative short videos from just a few words—it’s built for Gen Z
Oct 16, 2025
Fast CompanyThis 26-year-old founder beat Meta and OpenAI to creating an AI TikTok. Does she know where the industry will go next?
Oct 9, 2025
Business WireAI Company Pika Raises $55M to Redesign Video Making and Editing
Nov 28, 2023
Lightspeed Venture PartnersPika’s Imagination Engine
Nov 28, 2023
TechCrunchPika, which is building AI tools to generate and edit videos, raises $55M
Nov 28, 2023
About Pika
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
$9k – $12k
per year