Software Engineer VI

Brix; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 376,000 - 617,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI startup is seeking a Software Engineer VI (Full Stack) to build scalable infrastructure and lead our engineering team. The position requires 6+ years of backend engineering experience and proficiency in Kubernetes and Python. The ideal candidate will thrive in a culture of reliability and support, contributing to both team and company success. Compensation ranges from $275K to $450K, with equity options available to the right candidate for this pivotal role.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in backend engineering.
• Familiar with Kubernetes and Python.
• Experience leading a growing engineering team is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build scalable infrastructure from the ground up.
• Manage and grow the Engineering team from 3 to 10 people within the next year.
• Foster a culture of reliability and expansive thinking.

Skills

Backend engineering

Kubernetes

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree from a leading academic institution

Tools

GCP

Redis

Flutter

Dart

Job description

Software Engineer VI (Full Stack)

(UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)

Full-time Employment

275k - 450k USD/year

Overview

With over 5 trillion tokens served per month to 5 million users, Chai has quickly established itself as the fastest-growing AI startup in Palo Alto.

Team Culture: Our team leader is a visionary, fostering a culture of reliability and expansive thinking. They encourage proactive problem-solving and value team collaboration. Expect a supportive environment where your growth is as pivotal as our company's success.

About The Company

Chai – US – 1-50 employees – Seed Round – Software services

Description

Role: We need a staff engineer with 3+ years of experience building scalable infrastructure from the ground up, who can manage and grow our Engineering team from 3 to 10 people within the next year. We need someone both reliable and with big-picture thinking.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a leading academic institution
• 6+ years of experience in backend engineering
• Familiar with Kubernetes and Python

Technology Stack

• Front end: Python, Flutter, Dart
• Back end: Python, GCP, Redis, Kubernetes

Compensation

$275-450K + Equity – PALO ALTO, CA

Interview Process

• AI interview
• Code assessment
• Technical assessment
• On-site interview
• Offer negotiation