Backend Engineer

Raya

Benefits

Job Description

Join Raya's Places Team – a small, fast-moving group that operates like a startup within Raya. The team is building the next generation of location-based and discovery experiences, shaping how our members explore, connect, and engage with the world around them. You’ll be working with cutting-edge technologies like Large Language Models (LLMs) — developing an AI chatbot, integrating LLMs into production workflows, and experimenting with AI-driven discovery and personalization.

Own and Deliver: Take full ownership of key features within Raya’s Places Team, shaping how members discover and experience the world around them. Build with AI: Work hands-on with LLMs to develop intelligent systems — from chatbots to personalized discovery — and bring them into production at scale. Drive from Start to Finish: Architect, implement, launch, and iterate. You’ll be accountable for performance, reliability, continuous improvement, and overcoming every obstacle that gets between you and shipping Collaborate Across Disciplines: Work closely with design, product, and data to turn bold ideas into seamless, user-facing experiences. Operate Like a Founder: You’ll have autonomy, make quick decisions, and move fast to deliver measurable impact.

About Raya

Raya connects people online to enrich their lives offline, using technology that prioritizes authenticity, curiosity, and quality real-world interactions.

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