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Backend Product Engineer

Backend Product Engineer

VapiSan Francisco, CA, United States
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About Vapi

Vapi is the most configurable platform for building voice agents. Our platform equips companies with everything they need—telephony, real‑time streaming, deterministic fallbacks, HIPAA / SOC2 compliance, and an AI testing suite—to launch production‑grade voice agents fast. In just 18 months, more than 300,000 developers have signed up, with over 1,500 new developers joining every day. Our mission is to make voice humanity’s default interface again by capturing nuance, emotion, and context that text alone misses.

About the Role

As a Backend Product Engineer, you’ll design and scale the systems that power real-time voice AI for hundreds of thousands of developers. Your work will focus on reliability, performance, and security—ensuring Vapi can meet enterprise-grade demands while innovating quickly.

What You’ll Do

  • Design and implement backend services in Node.js / TypeScript (experience with Go or Python a plus)
  • Build APIs and infrastructure powering real-time voice interactions
  • Drive improvements in system performance, scalability, and reliability
  • Collaborate with frontend engineers to deliver seamless end-to-end product features
  • Elevate security, compliance, and observability across backend systems

Who You Are

  • Strong backend fundamentals, with experience in distributed systems, APIs, and cloud infrastructure
  • 3+ years of backend engineering, with at least 1 year at a startup (
  • Proven track record shipping complex features to production at scale
  • Comfortable balancing speed with rigor in system design and security
  • Self-starter who thrives in dynamic, fast-moving environments

    • Why Vapi

  • Define the future of human–AI interaction : help pioneer a new era of voice-based AI products that are transforming how people and businesses communicate
  • Own meaningful work at a breakout startup : join early, take real ownership, and have a direct hand in building a category-defining company from the ground up
  • Surround yourself with exceptional people : work alongside a world-class team of engineers, operators, and builders backed by top-tier investors who believe in our mission
  • Accelerate your career in a high-growth environment : grow fast, take on big challenges, and unlock opportunities as we scale one of the most exciting platforms in AI

    • What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation : includes a strong base salary and meaningful equity ownership
  • Comprehensive health coverage : medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Flexible time off : take-what-you-need vacation policy with an emphasis on rest and balance
  • Daily meals : catered lunches and dinners provided for in-office days
  • Lifestyle & wellness stipends : monthly allowances to support rent, transportation, food, fitness, and mental well-being
  • Professional development : annual learning stipends for courses, conferences, and upskilling
  • Team connection : regular offsites, team events, and opportunities to build in-person relationships

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