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Senior Backend Engineer

Lev

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Location
Remote · US
Schedule
Full-time
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Job overview

Lev is seeking a backend engineer to build and maintain its digital financing platform and related services. The role works closely with the CTO on architecture, development, and delivery, using Python, Flask, FastAPI, and other technologies. The engineer will collaborate across teams, contribute to engineering practices, and help recruit and improve interview processes.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Python (Programming Language)Flask (Web Framework)GraphQLPostgreSQLReact.jsFastAPILLM ApplicationsAgentic AIComplex WorkflowsFast-Paced AdaptabilityBusiness Idea Execution

Qualifications

BS in Computer Science or Equivalent5+ Years ExperienceHigh-Growth Company Experience

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance

Full job description

About Lev Lev is the operating system for commercial real estate transactions.

Too many transactions today are still run on legacy software and manual workflows that haven’t meaningfully evolved in decades. Lev is changing that. We have built a unified, AI-native platform that serves every stakeholder in the ecosystem. From managing contacts and pipelines to deal execution and closing, Lev powers the entire lifecycle of a deal.

We are the first people to be tackling this challenge at scale. That’s why top-tier VCs and a who’s who of financial companies have invested more than $100M to help us grab this massive opportunity.

The Role We are looking for a passionate problem solver to join our engineering team. In this role, you’ll get to wear many hats and be responsible for multiple projects including our proprietary digital financing platform. You’ll also work directly with our CTO by constantly discussing, architecting, developing new features/products, and making sure they are delivered on time while functioning properly.

Our current stack consists of: Python, Flask, GraphQL, and Postgres on the backend and React.js on the Front-end. We also have some services written in Python with FastAPI, such as our AI Service and our Email Service.

What You'll Do

  • Write beautiful Python code focused on scalability, testability, and maintainability.
  • Maintain and improve our core Flask API as well as our AI Service and other Microservices written in FastAPI.
  • Architect, design, and implement a plethora of features/products we have in the pipeline.
  • Collaborate closely with product, design, marketing, and engineering teams on building features and functionality.
  • Perform code reviews with your teammates.
  • Discuss, implement, and document subjects like Engineering processes, best practices, code quality, testing, continuous integration/deployment, and more.
  • Foster a culture of excellence, velocity, and collaboration.
  • Recruit, interview, and help improve our interview processes.

The Must Haves

  • Have a B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent with 5+ years of experience.
  • Have demonstrable experience building Python APIs in Flask or FastAPI..
  • A desire to work in a fast-paced environment, hone your skills, and grow professionally.
  • A willingness to take business ideas from the whiteboard to production deployment.

Bonus points if you have:

  • Experience with LLM’s and building agentic AI applications.
  • Experience with GraphQL.
  • Experience with projects handling complex workflows.
  • Worked in a high-growth company.

The Nitty Gritty

  • This is an office-based role in NYC (4 days in office)
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Excellent health insurance for you and your dependents
  • Generous stock incentive plan
  • Daily DoorDash credit for lunch and plenty of in-office snacks
  • Subsidized access to Gympass for health and wellness

Lev is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. Here, each and every employee is recognized for their unique experiences, skills and perspectives. We view these dynamic qualities as an asset to solving some of the most complex business problems within commercial real estate. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

How this job compares

Set against the 3,326 open Backend Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • New York median$170–235K/yr365 salary ranges
  • US median$60–70/hr35 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 471 open Backend Engineer jobs in New York and 3,326 across the US. 14% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Backend Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (2,751 postings).
Education
814 of the 3,326 open Backend Engineer jobs (24%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 5, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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