# Backend Engineer (Mid-Level) at Spade

- Company: Spade
- What the company does: Spade takes messy transaction data and turns it into structured, verified records — with AI agents that help you use it everywhere it matters. Backed by Y Combinator and a16z.
- Company website: https://www.spade.com
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Mid level
- Location: New York, NY
- Work setup: Remote
- Pay: $170K to $200K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-01-12
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/spade/087011f5-17f1-4f27-a352-ac11f6a5ba58
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/spade-backend-engineer-mid-level/

## About the role

As a Backend Engineer at Spade, you'll own the APIs and data systems that sit at the heart of our enrichment platform. You'll work across the full backend stack — from the developer-facing APIs our customers depend on, to the data pipelines and platform services that power our data science team. This is a high-ownership role on a small team, where your decisions directly shape the performance and reliability of products processing billions of transactions.

## What they're looking for

- 4+ years of experience building and scaling backend Python-based systems in fast-paced environments
- Proven capability with developing REST APIs and writing performant SQL
- Experience building using AWS infrastructure
- Experience building systems from scratch, making trade-offs, and executing autonomously in early-stage environments
- A customer-focused mindset, strong problem solving skills, and the ability to navigate ambiguity while delivering value to customers
- A collaborative mindset, the ability to be mentored, and a focus on your own growth trajectory

Tags: Technical