Senior Software Engineer (Backend focus)

Convergence; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of AI innovation, where you will play a vital role as a Senior Software Engineer focused on backend development. You'll be instrumental in building and scaling Proxy, an advanced AI agent that enhances daily life through automation and collaboration. This dynamic role involves designing scalable systems, optimizing performance, and integrating cutting-edge AI technologies. With a collaborative environment and opportunities for growth, you will contribute to impactful projects that shape the future of human-AI interaction. If you are passionate about AI and eager to tackle challenging problems, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Innovative work environment

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• 3+ years of backend software engineering experience with a focus on Python and FastAPI.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in medium-sized teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain scalable asynchronous backend systems using Python and FastAPI.
• Collaborate with frontend developers and AI researchers to enhance user experience.

Skills

Python

FastAPI

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Tools

GCP

Azure

React

TypeScript

Job description

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Senior Software Engineer (Backend focus)

About Us

At Convergence, we're transforming the way AI integrates into our daily lives. Our team is developing the next generation of AI agents that don't just process information but take actions, learn from experience, and collaborate with humans. Proxy is the latest advancement in personalised AI assistants, using Parallel agents and our DeepWork Model to save users thousands of hours of time. Users are able to craft their own automations, share them in our template hub, or use community creations.

With a recent $12 million pre-seed funding from Balderton Capital, Salesforce Ventures, and Shopify Ventures, we're poised to make a significant impact in the AI space. Join us in shaping the future of human-AI collaboration and be part of our mission to transform the AI landscape.

The Role

We are seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer with a strong backend focus to join our dynamic team. As a key member of our product engineering team, you will play a crucial role in developing and scaling Proxy, our generalist agent, ensuring robust performance and a seamless user experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable asynchronous backend systems using Python and FastAPI
• Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate important features with server-side logic
• Optimise applications for maximum speed and scalability
• Implement security and data protection measures
• Contribute to the full software development lifecycle, from system design to deployment
• Work closely with AI researchers to integrate and improve LLM models

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a backend focused software engineer
• Proficiency in Python and FastAPI
• Familiarity with React and TypeScript (frontend experience is a plus)
• Experience building and maintaining production systems with a large user base
• Solid understanding of cloud technologies, particularly with GCP and Azure
• Experience working effectively in medium-sized engineering teams
• A passion for AI and LLMs
• Strong problem-solving skills and an attention to detail
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a proven ability to work effectively across teams, including product managers and engineers, to deliver high quality applications

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with LLM development and integration
• Contributions to open-source projects
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools
• Experience with distributed systems and microservices architecture

Why Join Us?

• Be at the cutting edge of AI and LLM technology
• Work on challenging problems that impact users' daily lives
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and learning
• Competitive salary and benefits package