Senior Software Engineer, Backend
PikaPalo Alto, California, United States
Posted February 24, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Pika is a cloud-based platform that transforms concepts into high‑quality videos. It offers AI‑driven storyboard creation, automated editing, and customizable templates for marketing, education, and entertainment. The platform emphasizes speed, ease of use, and creative flexibility, enabling users to produce polished videos without specialized skills. Pika’s distinctive value lies in its end‑to‑end workflow and collaborative tools that streamline ideation to final output.
Job Description
Senior Backend Engineer to design and build scalable backend systems, own backend logic end-to-end, and drive technical decisions.
Requirements
- 5+ years of backend engineering experience building production services at scale
- Proficiency in modern backend technologies and frameworks
- Strong understanding of distributed systems and database design
- Experience with APIs, cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, and CI/CD workflows
- Strong debugging and observability skills
- Ownership mentality and clear communication skills
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Stock options
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
