The role involves leading backend architecture, designing scalable systems, implementing AI practices, and collaborating on the technical roadmap in a startup environment.
Description
An AI startup is looking for a Software Engineer / Architect for a senior role focused on leading backend architecture and designing complex systems at a critical pre-launch stage.
This position includes broad ownership over infrastructure, scalability, and implementing an AI-first engineering mindset across the product and organization.
Responsibilities:
- Lead backend architecture and system design
- Design services, APIs, and data flows for an AI product
- Build scalable, reliable, production-ready systems
- Lead AI-first development best practices
- Work closely with the founders on the technical roadmap
- Improve engineering processes, performance, and system design
- Own product infrastructure in preparation for significant scale
Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience in backend / software engineering
- Strong Python experience
- Proven experience designing architecture and complex systems
- Experience with large-scale production environments
- Strong system thinking and full ownership mindset
- Experience in startup / fast-paced environments
Advantages:
- Previous experience as a Tech Lead or Architect
- Background in AI systems or data-heavy products
- Experience implementing AI workflows into engineering processes
- Experience with cloud, Docker, and distributed systems
Top Skills
Cloud
Docker
Python
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