AI/ML Backend Engineer — Python & Data Pipelines

IFS; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible paid time off

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

401K with company contribution

Job summary

IFS is seeking a Software Engineer specializing in AI/ML to design and optimize backend systems that enable intelligent workflows. This position in Palo Alto demands expertise in Python and experience with AI technologies.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable solutions, integrating state-of-the-art AI capabilities. A flexible paid time off, medical benefits, and a competitive salary range of $110,000 to $120,000 plus bonuses are included.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of professional experience as a Python Engineer/Backend Engineer.
• Hands-on knowledge of AI/ML frameworks and tools.
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and optimize backend systems for AI agent workflows.
• Develop Python-based services and integrations for AI functionalities.
• Collaborate with product and core engineering teams on technical solutions.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

Experience with AI/ML frameworks

Familiarity with RESTful APIs

Strong debugging skills

Tools

OpenAI

Hugging Face

LangChain

Vector databases

Job description

IFS is seeking a Software Engineer specializing in AI/ML to design and optimize backend systems that enable intelligent workflows. This position in Palo Alto demands expertise in Python and experience with AI technologies.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable solutions, integrating state-of-the-art AI capabilities. A flexible paid time off, medical benefits, and a competitive salary range of $110,000 to $120,000 plus bonuses are included.