ML & Backend Engineer — Rust/Python, Equity, Remote

Sqwish; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Job summary

Sqwish is looking for a backend engineer in Cambridge to build product infrastructure for AI solutions. The role entails developing low-latency APIs, maintaining data integrity, and supporting machine learning systems. Team members will work closely with research and product teams to design efficient and reliable systems.

This position offers a salary between £40k and £90k based on experience, plus equity. Candidates can work in-person or remotely, with visa sponsorship available.

Qualifications

• Experience in backend engineering with Rust and Python.
• Ability to work with databases and create reliable APIs.
• Interest or experience in machine learning is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Write production-grade Rust and Python services.
• Design clean domain boundaries around requests and feedback.
• Build APIs and maintain database schemas.

Skills

Backend engineering

Rust programming

Python programming

Low-latency APIs

Database management

Observability

Tools

Docker

Postgres

Redis

FastAPI

Job description

Sqwish is looking for a backend engineer in Cambridge to build product infrastructure for AI solutions. The role entails developing low-latency APIs, maintaining data integrity, and supporting machine learning systems. Team members will work closely with research and product teams to design efficient and reliable systems.

This position offers a salary between £40k and £90k based on experience, plus equity. Candidates can work in-person or remotely, with visa sponsorship available.