Senior Full Stack Engineer, LLM (Remote)

Lightci (Light Consulting); Toronto; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative consulting partner is seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer to lead AI development for an educational app. This role focuses on enhancing learning experiences through technology, requiring strong backend skills and proficiency in Typescript, NestJS, and AWS. You'll collaborate with a dynamic team to design AI models and develop seamless integrations that improve user engagement and service quality. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and inclusion, offering a fully remote work environment, flexible hours, and a competitive compensation package. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the education sector.

Benefits

100% fully remote work

Flexible hours

Competitive compensation package

Bonus

Stocks

Excellent benefits package

Generous RRSP

Unlimited vacation

Home office stipend

Quarterly/Yearly team ‘offsite’ events

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Full Stack Software Engineering with strong backend focus.
• Expertise in Typescript, NestJS, NextJS, and AWS services.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy AI models using LLMs and Computer Vision.
• Develop APIs and microservices for real-time AI data processing.

Skills

Full Stack Software Engineering

Backend Development

Data Structures

Typescript

NestJS

NextJS

AWS Infrastructure

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Tools

Docker

CI/CD Tools

GraphQL

RESTful API Design

Job description

Senior Full Stack Engineer, LLM (Remote)

About Us
Founded in 2022, Lightci is a full-service product design and development consulting partner. We help businesses of all sizes build software, digitally transform, leverage data, and create world-class engineering functions.

Visit lightci.com to learn more.

Role mission
We're searching for a talented Senior Full Stack Engineer, LLM to join our team. You'll spearhead AI development for our education app, redefining how US students learn. Your work directly impacts users, delivering personalized, immersive learning experiences that fuel academic success and unleash students' potential. Join us in reshaping education through tech innovation.

Deliverables

• Design, build, and deploy AI models using LLMs and Computer Vision to enhance network performance, predict issues, and improve customer experience
• Engage in full stack development for seamless integration of AI-driven features across front-end and back-end systems
• Collaborate with product managers, data scientists, and engineers to integrate AI features that improve service quality and efficiency
• Develop APIs and microservices to enable real-time AI data processing and decision-making
• Ensure AI systems are scalable, reliable, and efficient in handling high data volumes and user requests
• Comply with industry standards and regulations, implementing security best practices to protect user data and privacy
• Drive continuous improvement by leveraging user feedback and data analytics to refine AI models
• Create documentation on AI models, full stack development, and best practices for effective knowledge transfer and collaboration

About You

• Proven experience as a Full Stack Software Engineer, with strong backend experience (this is an 80% backend role)
• Strong understanding of Data Structures
• Experience with LLMs and a solid understanding of Computer Vision
• Strong proficiency in Typescript and hands-on experience with NestJS and NextJS
• Extensive knowledge of AWS infrastructure and services
• Solid understanding of software development best practices and design patterns
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work well in a collaborative team environment
• Effective communication skills and the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Nice to have

• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools for CI/CD
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker
• Knowledge of GraphQL and RESTful API design
• Prior experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment

Perks & Benefits

• 100% fully remote work (anywhere in North America)
• Flexible hours
• Competitive compensation package
• Bonus
• Stocks
• Excellent benefits package
• Generous RRSP
• Unlimited vacation
• Home office stipend
• Quarterly/Yearly team ‘offsite’ events

At Lightci, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and enrich our work environment. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities to join our team. By embracing a culture of inclusivity, we aim to create a space where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best. Join us in our journey to create a more equitable future for all.

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Software Development, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Biotechnology Research