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Book a vetted, AI-native backend engineer on Cadence. Auto-matched, 48-hour free trial, weekly billing, replace anytime.

Book a backend engineer How it works
Engineers available
Joining weekly
Median weekly rate
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Min, Max
$500 – $2,000/wk
Time to first commit
48 hours

A modern backend engineer is fluent in at least one strongly-typed language (Go, Rust, TypeScript, Python with type hints), one queue/event system, and the operational realities of cloud, IAM, observability, schema migrations on live tables. The AI-native cut adds: prompt-as-spec, structured-output design, agent tool definitions.

Backend bookings on Cadence span Mid ($1,000) to Lead ($2,000) depending on system complexity. Architecture-heavy work, multi-tenant boundaries, event sourcing, large migrations, typically books Senior or Lead.

We're matching backend engineers to bookings every week. Submit a request and we'll surface a shortlist within hours.
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How hiring works on Cadence.

How fast can I hire a backend engineer on Cadence?
You can have a 30-min intro call within hours and a working engineer in 48 hours via the free trial. The booking → shortlist → intro calls → trial flow runs in under a day end-to-end.
What does a backend engineer cost on Cadence?
Weekly tiers: junior $500, mid $1,000, senior $1,500, lead $2,000. Engineers self-select their tier based on capability; we honor it. You see the rate before you book, no negotiation.
What happens if the engineer isn't a fit?
Mid-trial (first 48 hours): release with one click, no charge. Post-trial: hit "Replace at week-end", they wrap by Friday and we shortlist 4 new engineers Monday.
Are these engineers actually AI-native?
Every engineer passes a voice interview specifically scoring AI-native fluency: Cursor / Claude / Copilot use, prompt-as-spec discipline, verification habits, multi-step prompt ladders. The 50/100 threshold filters generalists out.
Do I sign a contract?
No long-term contract. Stripe-style weekly subscription, cancel any week. Standard SaaS-style terms apply; engineers are independent contractors via Cadence so IP belongs to your company.

Ready to book a backend engineer?

Describe what you need, take 4 × 30-min intro calls today, pick one or more for a 48-hour free trial. No contracts, no notice periods.

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