About Sana
We're on a mission to revolutionize how humans access knowledge through artificial intelligence. Throughout history, breakthroughs in knowledge sharing—from the Library of Alexandria to the printing press to Google—have been pivotal drivers of human progress. Today, as the volume of human knowledge grows exponentially, making it accessible and actionable remains one of humanity's most critical challenges. We're building a future where knowledge isn't just more accessible—it's a catalyst for achieving the previously impossible. If all of this sounds exciting, you’re in the right place.
About the role
As a Design Engineer, you’ll bridge the gap between design vision and technical implementation. You will combine engineering expertise with design sensibility to create polished, engaging user experiences. This unique role works closely with our Product Design team, translating detailed design specifications into pixel-perfect implementations while maintaining technical excellence.
In this role, you will
Design and maintain scalable, resilient systems that power our knowledge-sharing platforms.
Develop core backend features and services across our product suite.
Implement robust deployment systems and monitor performance.
Collaborate with teams to deliver impactful features.
Your background looks something like
Proficiency in Node.js (TypeScript) and/or JVM (Kotlin)—our two products have different backends.
Strong experience building and scaling backend systems.
Solid understanding of PostgreSQL and cloud platforms (particularly GCP).
Experience with HTTP APIs, authentication protocols, and web services.
Track record of building production-grade systems.
What We Offer
Help shape AI's future alongside brilliant minds from Notion, Dropbox, Slack, Databricks, Google, McKinsey, and BCG.
Competitive salary complemented with a transparent and highly competitive options program.
Swift professional growth in an evolving environment, supported by a culture of continuous feedback and mentorship from senior leaders.
Work with talented teammates across 5+ countries, and collaborate with customers globally
Regular team gatherings and events (recently in Italy and South Africa)
