Backend Engineer for AI-Powered Knowledge Systems

OpenAI; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 385,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI research company is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to architect and scale infrastructure that powers knowledge systems. In this role, you'll design, build, and maintain backend services and APIs, integrating data across platforms for intelligent automation. With 4+ years of experience and proficiency in Python, FastAPI, and distributed systems, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams. The position offers competitive compensation and equity options, ideal for those passionate about AI development.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of backend engineering experience at product‑driven companies.
• Proficiency in backend technologies including Python, FastAPI, and Postgres.
• Experience designing and scaling distributed systems, APIs, or data processing pipelines.
• A pragmatic mindset comfortable with iterative shipping.
• An interest in AI/ML with hands-on experience as a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain backend services and APIs for intelligent automation.
• Integrate and structure data for downstream systems and AI workflows.
• Collaborate with product, research, and engineering teams.
• Own the development lifecycle of backend systems.
• Build with scale and maintainability in mind.

Skills

Backend engineering

Systems design

Distributed systems

APIs

Python

FastAPI

Postgres

Job description

A leading AI research company is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to architect and scale infrastructure that powers knowledge systems. In this role, you'll design, build, and maintain backend services and APIs, integrating data across platforms for intelligent automation. With 4+ years of experience and proficiency in Python, FastAPI, and distributed systems, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams. The position offers competitive compensation and equity options, ideal for those passionate about AI development.