Backend/Data Engineer

Sweetspot is revolutionizing government contracting through AI-powered solutions, helping businesses navigate the $2.2T annual government contracting market. As a Backend Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of developing LLM applications for processing unstructured government data sources.

The role involves building and maintaining scalable data pipelines using Python/SQLAlchemy and Dagster, working with PostgreSQL databases, and implementing systems capable of querying hundreds of millions of vectors. You'll be part of a highly selective team focused on building tools that democratize access to government opportunities.

Key responsibilities include designing data pipelines, optimizing database performance, and collaborating on vector search implementations. The team values practical experience over prestige and maintains a strong focus on customer feedback and iteration.

The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI technology while contributing to the American economy. The office is located in Newport/Jersey City, and the role is exclusively open to US citizens.

Sweetspot, founded in 2023 and part of Y Combinator's S23 batch, has already secured notable customers including defense-tech startups like Vannevar Labs and larger companies like Flexport. Their mission is to lower barriers to government contracting, similar to how TurboTax simplified tax filing.

The interview process is straightforward: an initial call, technical screening, and a fully covered in-person work trial. The company emphasizes talent density and maintains a collaborative environment where engineers work closely with industry experts to build impactful solutions.