Senior Backend Engineer

For many of us there’s that one podcast we never miss, and video content is part of our daily routine, whether it’s professional or personal. But how many of us truly understand the effort that goes on behind the scenes? Here at Riverside, we know it well. That’s exactly why we built an AI-powered platform that helps content creators, podcasters, marketeers, and more at major brands like Netflix, Disney, Google, and Microsoft to create high-quality content with ease.

Riverside’s technology streamlines the entire content creation process, turning ideas into professional-grade content with the highest production standards, without requiring expensive equipment or external services. The secret? AI-driven tools that replace traditional production roles like editing, directing, and design, automating the entire process at the click of a button.

About the Engineering Team

We’re a team of smart, curious engineers building scalable, reliable systems that power content creation for millions. We work with modern web technologies, tackle real-world challenges in distributed systems, and keep things practical—no overengineering, just solid solutions. If you love solving tough problems, moving fast, and building tech that creators actually use, you’ll fit right in.

On your day to day

We are looking for a brilliant and highly motivated Senior Backend Engineer who is passionate about technology and making an impact. You will work on the core processing system of our application, revolutionizing the way the audio and video is recorded. 

Requirements

What Will Make You Stand Out?

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)
• 6+ years software development, with emphasis on backend
• Experience with MongoDB
• Experience with workflow systems such as Cadence or Temporal is a significant advantage
• Familiarity with video processing and streaming technologies, ffmpeg or gstreamer, advantage
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and AWS
• Proficiency in Git, CI/CD, and automated testing
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze and optimize complex systems
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills in English, with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong knowledge of software development best practices, design patterns, and code quality

Bottom line? If you wanna take part in transforming how people and businesses share their stories globally, Riverside’s your place. The work is challenging, the culture is fast-paced, and the people are exceptionally brilliant. And if that’s not enough, we guarantee that your ideas will genuinely make an impact.