The internet is flooded with synthetic content and identities. Very AI is
restoring trust by building the first-ever Proof of Reality. Powered by two
key technologies: Proof of Personhood and Proof of Authenticity, Very AI
verifies both the person and the reality behind every online interaction.
Very’s team combines deep expertise across identity, biometrics and emerging
technology. Founder, Zach Meltzer previously led growth at Galxe, the largest
loyalty and retention platform in crypto, scaling to over 6,000 partners and
34 million users, while developing identity solutions like an on-chain KYC and
ZK Protocol. Chief Science Officer, Hua Yang, is a pioneer of palm biometrics,
with more than 10 patents and decades of experience spanning Leap Motion,
Redrock Biometrics and advanced computer vision research.
Role Description
This is a full-time role for a Backend Engineer. The Backend Engineer will
design, develop, and maintain backend systems, ensuring robustness,
scalability, and efficiency. Daily responsibilities include writing clean and
efficient code, collaborating with cross-functional teams, implementing best
practices in software development, and ensuring seamless integration with
front-end systems. The engineer will also optimize existing code, troubleshoot
issues, and contribute to infrastructure improvements.
Qualifications
Proficiency in Back-End Development, including database management and API
development
Strong foundation in Software Development and Object-Oriented Programming
(OOP)
Familiarity with Front-End Development and its integration with backend
systems
Proficient in Programming languages such as Python, Java, or similar
Experience with scalable and cloud-based applications is a plus
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative team
environment
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field;
relevant experience may be considered
Knowledge of AI, Privacy, Biometrics is appreciated