[Remote] Backend Engineer - AI

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Anything is an AI product engineer for the next wave of entrepreneurs. The Backend Engineer - AI role involves working on real AI systems, taking ownership of meaningful product work, and tackling challenging problems in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities Break down complex or unclear problems into clear steps and propose practical solutions Make thoughtful tradeoffs between speed, correctness, and long-term maintainability Build AI powered features using TypeScript and modern AI frameworks Collaborate closely with product and design to align on goals and ship with confidence Talk with users and use the product yourself to understand real-world needs and opportunities Push through obstacles with resourcefulness and a strong problem-solving mindset Learn new concepts quickly and apply them to real production challenges Stay up to date on the latest in AI research and engineering Take on tasks that stretch your abilities and work hard to close skill gaps quickly Contribute to a culture of ownership, ambition, and fast-paced learning Skills A strong technical foundation from a top CS program or equivalent hands-on experience building real systems Evidence of ambitious, self-driven projects or internships that required problem solving and ownership Solid programming fundamentals and comfort with TypeScript Exceptional ability to read deeply, reason clearly, and communicate complex ideas Curiosity about AI systems and a desire to push beyond easy or obvious solutions A personal track record of learning quickly and putting in real effort to master difficult skills Experience working in fast-paced environments while balancing care with urgency Prior internships in AI, backend, or infrastructure engineering Previously been one of the first 10 hires at startup Personal projects that show initiative, creativity, and independent thinking Backgrounds or interests that span technical and non-technical domains (e.g. writing, design, philosophy, economics, etc) Company Overview Anything is an AI app builder that lets people make money on the internet. Ships mobile apps & web, designs pop, and everything built in. It was founded in 2021, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 2-10 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Anything has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.