Full Stack AI Engineer / Distributed Systems / Building with AI

Motion Recruitment; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Equity

Job summary

Motion Recruitment is seeking a backend engineer for a fast-growing tech company redefining AI-enabled experiences. You will develop backend systems and tools enabling AI agents and customer-facing teams to diagnose problems, streamline workflows, and resolve issues.

You will own projects from design through implementation in a highly autonomous environment where your engineering decisions influence product performance and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience with distributed backend systems.
• Ability to ship features end-to-end in production.
• Experience building with AI technologies.

Responsibilities

• Tech breakdown focusing on Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, and SQL.
• Hands-on coding with collaboration across teams.

Skills

Distributed systems

Shipping end-to-end in production

Building with AI

High-growth start-up or tech company

Job description

A fast-growing technology company is redefining how people interact with intelligent systems to improve everyday experiences. By combining advanced technology with a customer-first approach, the company is building solutions that bridge the gap between AI innovation and real-world impact.

In this role, you’ll develop backend systems and tools that enable AI agents and customer-facing teams to diagnose problems, streamline workflows, and resolve issues more effectively. You’ll have significant ownership over projects from initial design through implementation, working in a highly autonomous environment where engineering decisions directly influence product performance and customer satisfaction. This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and is motivated by the chance to make a meaningful impact while accelerating their career.

Required Skills & Experience

• Distributed systems
• Shipping end-to-end in production
• Building with AI
• High-growth start-up or tech company experience

Desired Skills & Experience

• Grit, drive, intensity
• Direct communication with tech & non-technical people
• Collaborate / no ego
• Not about how many hours you code, it’s about what you ship.

What You Will Be Doing

• Tech Breakdown
  • 60% Python
  • 20% TypeScript/JavaScript
  • 20% SQL
• Daily Responsibilities
  • 70% hands-on
  • 30% collaborative

The Offer

• Competitive pay
• Equity

You will receive the following benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance
• Paid time off

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.