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Some of the largest companies (such as Microsoft, Best Buy, LinkedIn, Sonos, and 7-11) use HeyMarvin as their secret weapon for building customer-centric solutions.\nFunded by notable investors like OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and first PayPal board member Scott Banister, HeyMarvin is an AI-native research system that integrates all your customer feedback and research into one central, searchable hub - so anyone can get the answers they need, when they need them.\nWe are headquartered in Oakland, CA, with more than 100 passionate employees across three countries. We're united by our mission: To build a future where every strategic business decision is grounded in the voice of the customer.\nFor more info, visit www.heymarvin.com.\nAbout the Role:\nWe are looking for an experienced Backend Engineer to join a fast-growing, well-funded Silicon Valley-based startup. 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