# Backend Engineer (Golang) at Swif.ai

- Company: Swif.ai (YC S20)
- What the company does: Manage every device. Govern every AI agent. Backed by Y Combinator.
- Company website: https://www.swif.ai
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Mid level
- Location: TW / US / CA / SG / ID / VN / MY / TR / Remote (TW; US; CA; SG; ID; VN; MY; TR)
- Work setup: Remote
- Pay: $40K to $70K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2022-05-19
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/swif-ai/jobs/bAPaF28-backend-engineer-golang
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/swif-ai-backend-engineer-golang/

## About the role

Architect & Build : Develop high-performance, scalable backend services and microservices using Golang. Embrace AI Tools : Use Windsurf, Cursor, or similar AI-driven coding tools to accelerate development and maintain top-notch code quality.

## What they're looking for

- Proficiency in Golang : Comfortable building distributed systems, leveraging concurrency, and working with microservice architectures
- Experience with AI-Driven Tools : Familiarity (or eagerness to learn) Windsurf, Cursor, or comparable AI tools to enhance productivity
- Strong Technical Foundations : Understanding of data structures, algorithms, and networking fundamentals
- Problem-Solving Mindset : Creative thinking for tackling tough engineering hurdles
- Team-First Attitude : Excellent communication and collaboration skills, open to feedback and knowledge-sharing
- Adaptability & Resilience : Willingness to take on challenges, adapt to new technologies, and maintain a 6-day work schedule

Tags: Engineering