About Careertakes

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Position summary

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Backend Engineer (New Grad) for a hybrid role based in Los Angeles, CA. This is an early-career opportunity to build backend services that power Web2/Web3 domain registrar and marketplace systems. You’ll work closely with senior engineers, learn about blockchain integrations, and contribute to production systems in a fast-paced startup environment.

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What You’ll Do

• Work with product and engineering to translate requirements into backend features.
• Design, implement, and maintain backend services for registrar and marketplace platforms.
• Integrate backend systems with blockchain protocols and support Web3 interactions.
• Help build and maintain payment integrations that support fiat and crypto flows.
• Write clean, testable code, participate in code reviews, and follow CI practices.
• Debug and improve existing systems with guidance from senior engineers.
• Learn and adopt modern tools, frameworks, and best practices for backend and blockchain development.

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Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience — or comparable project/internship experience.
• 0–2 years of backend development experience (including internships, projects, or open-source contributions).
• Familiarity with at least one backend language (for example Node.js/JavaScript or Python).
• Basic knowledge of relational databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL.
• Experience with version control (Git) and collaborative development workflows.
• Strong problem-solving mindset, eagerness to learn, and ability to work in a team.
• Interest in Web3/blockchain is a plus but not required.

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Nice to Haves

• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, DigitalOcean).
• Familiarity with frameworks like NestJS or GraphQL.
• Projects or coursework involving distributed systems, blockchain, or domain registries.

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Location & Compensation (est.)

• Hybrid role based in Los Angeles, CA (onsite/hybrid schedule as required by the team).
• Estimated pay shown on source posting: $97,119 per year (portal estimate). Actual pay and benefits will be set by Confidential Client and may vary based on experience and location.

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Why Join Confidential Client

• Ground-floor growth and impact at an early-stage engineering organization.
• Mentorship from experienced leaders who have built internet infrastructure and domain technologies.
• Opportunity to work at the intersection of internet infrastructure and blockchain, contributing to zero-to-one product development.

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Application & Compliance Notes

Careertakes supports the hiring process as a third-party recruiting platform. All hiring decisions are made by people at Confidential Client. This posting follows non-discriminatory hiring practices consistent with U.S. federal and state laws. Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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