Who We Are

The engineering team at PalUp is the backbone of our mission, designing and building systems that make AI communication seamless, personal, and scalable. We create tools for users to customize and manage their AI Pals and develop powerful backend systems for businesses to engage with their audiences, driving the evolution of AI personalization. Our work enables millions to form meaningful AI connections and provides businesses with advanced tools to amplify their impact. Whether developing real-time AI interaction systems or platforms that expand creators' reach, our team is central to shaping the future of AI-driven communication.

We’re looking for engineers who value collaboration, fairness, and mutual respect, and who thrive in a dynamic and innovative environment. What matters most is your passion for solving complex problems, your drive to make a meaningful impact, and your commitment to collaboration. You’ll tackle ownership of high-impact challenges, working alongside a talented and diverse team to design solutions that move us closer to our vision at an exciting pace. At PalUp, the future of AI connection depends on the innovative systems you help us build.

Who You Are

We’re seeking a highly skilled and passionate engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You’re someone who loves solving complex problems, enjoys continuous learning, and is motivated by the opportunity to create technology that matters.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of backend development experience.

• Proven expertise in API design, development, and maintenance.

• Strong knowledge of MySQL/NoSQL.

• Familiarity with Golang (preferred as our primary development language).

Bonus Points for:

• Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or other cloud services.

• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, performance optimization, and monitoring tools.

• Knowledge of advanced technologies such as Neo4j, Elasticsearch, or EMQX.

• Previous work on high-traffic systems and distributed architectures.
  

We Value 

• Coding over creating documentation

• Shipping products instead of debating roadmaps

• Building impactful features, not just tweaking UI
  

What You’ll Do

• Work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where ideas are openly discussed and challenged.

• Deliver new features and enhance the value of our products.

• Identify key system bottlenecks or business logic issues and address them proactively.

• Take full ownership of product challenges, create your own solutions, and demonstrate their impact through data.

• Tackle problems across the entire stack, with no dependence on other engineers or teams to complete tasks.