Backend Engineer / Developer - Remote

Overview

acemate is building the leading AI learning & teaching platform for higher education institutions. We have strong traction, secured funding and are entering an exciting growth phase. We’re looking for a passionate Backend Engineer to drive our product forward and help us scale.

In Short

• Design and implement modern APIs, background jobs, and internal tools.
• Help shape infrastructure for reliability, performance, and security.
• Contribute to access control systems and enterprise-grade integrations.
• Collaborate closely with the product team to turn user needs into robust backend solutions.
• Work on AI workflows and async pipelines that make learning smarter and more personalized.
• Strong backend skills with solid experience in APIs, job queues, databases, and distributed systems.
• Builder mindset with a hands-on approach and ownership.
• Comfortable in fast-paced, evolving environments.
• High identification with the mission to transform education.
• Experience with auth systems, infra/devops, or frontend work is a bonus.

Requirements

• Strong backend skills: Solid experience working with APIs, job queues, databases, and distributed systems.
• Builder mindset: You’re hands-on, take ownership, and think in terms of outcomes.
• Startup experience: Comfortable in fast-paced, evolving environments.
• Balanced AI approach: You know how to code and leverage AI tools effectively.
• Product passion: High identification with our mission to transform education.
• Bonus: Experience with auth systems, infra/devops, or frontend work (Next.js/React).

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with equity component.
• Working in a small but driven team built around performance and learning.
• Flexible environment with high degree of autonomy and option to work remotely.
• Frequent team events and acemate parties!