Backend Engineer

5 days ago

Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark Artinggreen Full time 120,000 - 180,000 per year
The Role

We're hiring a Senior Backend Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team focused on building advanced software for scientific computing and materials discovery. This is a deeply technical role for someone who thrives on backend architecture, performance optimization, and large-scale data processing. You will be a key contributor in developing backend infrastructure that enables cutting-edge scientific research.

The Company

Is a fast-growing simulation company transforming the way materials are discovered. Their software replaces slow lab testing with advanced simulation, helping scientists and engineers innovate faster and more sustainably. Backed by leading venture funds, we're based in Søborg, Denmark, with an international team driven by curiosity, impact, and technical excellence.

Job Scope

  • Design and develop backend services for complex scientific simulations

  • Optimize APIs (REST and GraphQL) and manage data flows across systems

  • Build scalable infrastructure using MongoDB, Docker, AWS (Lambda, EC2, S3)

  • Collaborate with fullstack developers, product engineers, and researchers

  • Ensure backend performance, scalability, and reliability for high-load environments

  • Translate scientific needs into practical backend solutions

Ideal Candidate

  • 10+ years of backend experience – Python or preferred

  • Strong in system design, performance optimization, and database architecture (MongoDB)

  • Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS) and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)

  • Fluent in backend development, not looking for fullstack roles

  • Able to position yourself as a Product Engineer – with a mindset beyond just code

  • Comfortable with a fast-paced, work-focused culture (limited work-life balance)

Benefits

  • Warrents in the package, making you an active partner in the company

  • Work onsite in Søborg, Denmark – full team immersion, no remote

  • Join an early-stage team with strong technical direction and real-world impact

  • Warrant program (potential equity upside, not advertised publicly)

  • Private health insurance

  • Coffee. Lots of coffee.

Start date: ASAP

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