MTS - Software Engineer

FirstMile Ventures; Colorado; Remote; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Remote work support

Health, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Kamiwaza is seeking a Software Engineer (MTS) to architect and build core GenAI platform components for enterprise deployments. You will design and develop distributed systems, model management, data pipelines, APIs, and service front ends, delivering secure, scalable infrastructure and a great developer experience.

This role suits engineers who enjoy architecture, tackling hard problems, and turning GenAI advances into production-ready systems.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience building and scaling complex platforms or distributed systems.
• Strong proficiency in Python, including designing, developing, and debugging production-grade services.
• Working familiarity with AI/ML concepts and a strong interest in GenAI advancements.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure), DevOps practices, and security fundamentals.
• Demonstrated ability to decompose complex technical challenges into scalable, maintainable solutions.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop high-performance, reliable systems for GenAI model serving, data orchestration, and distributed computing.
• Build and scale infrastructure for embeddings, retrieval systems, data catalogs, and evaluation workflows.
• Design and maintain secure, scalable APIs with a strong emphasis on developer experience.
• Enhance deployment pipelines, observability tooling, and operational best practices to ensure platform resilience.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to evaluate emerging GenAI research, benchmarks, and techniques — bringing the most impactful innovations into production.
• Contribute to platform-level decisions around cluster management, orchestration, and service reliability.

Skills

Python

GenAI

Distributed systems

Cloud infrastructure

DevOps

Security basics

Collaboration

Ownership

Education

BS in Computer Science

MS in Computer Science

Job description

MTS - Software Engineer

This role is based in Colorado. Remote candidates may be considered if they currently reside in the United States and can collaborate within U.S. business hours.

Role Overview

Kamiwaza is seeking a Software Engineer (MTS) to architect and build core platform components that enable seamless GenAI deployment for enterprise customers.

In this role, you will design and develop foundational systems across GenAI serving infrastructure, model management, distributed systems, cluster orchestration, data pipelines, APIs, and service front ends. You will play a critical role in delivering a secure, scalable, and exceptional developer experience while bringing cutting-edge GenAI capabilities into production.

This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives on building complex systems, thinking in architectures, and turning emerging GenAI techniques into reliable enterprise-grade infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and develop high-performance, reliable systems for GenAI model serving, data orchestration, and distributed computing

• Build and scale infrastructure for embeddings, retrieval systems, data catalogs, and evaluation workflows

• Design and maintain secure, scalable APIs with a strong emphasis on developer experience

• Enhance deployment pipelines, observability tooling, and operational best practices to ensure platform resilience

• Collaborate cross-functionally to evaluate emerging GenAI research, benchmarks, and techniques - bringing the most impactful innovations into production

• Contribute to platform-level decisions around cluster management, orchestration, and service reliability

Minimum Requirements

• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience building and scaling complex platforms or distributed systems

• Strong proficiency in Python, including designing, developing, and debugging production-grade services

• Working familiarity with AI/ML concepts and a strong interest in staying current with GenAI advancements

• Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure), DevOps practices, and security fundamentals

• Demonstrated ability to decompose complex technical challenges into scalable, maintainable solutions

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills with a strong sense of ownership and accountability

Preferred Qualifications

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

• Open source contributions related to GenAI, distributed systems, or data orchestration

• Experience with cloud networking (DNS, VPC configuration, infrastructure security)

• Strong quantitative background (math, physics, ML, or related fields)

• Experience using GenAI tools to augment development workflows

• Familiarity with enterprise software development lifecycles from architecture through post-deployment support

Why Join Us?

Purpose & Impact: Be a key contributor to the GenAI revolution, shaping how enterprises adopt next-generation technology.
Remote-First Culture: Based in Colorado, but work from anywhere with the tools and support you need.
Expert Founders with Successful Exits: Our leadership team brings experience and a relentless enthusiasm for GenAI innovation.
High-Autonomy Environment: Flat organizational structure, transparent communication, and minimal red tape.
Competitive Compensation & Equity: Own a piece of our high-potential, well-funded startup.
Comprehensive Benefits: We offer low-deductible medical plans, dental and vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) with 4% match, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, paid time off, and remote work support.

Who We Are

We're a small, driven team building a platform that makes GenAI deployment feel like magic.

Our approach: curious, humble, but relentless.
We're fun, kind, and exceptional - serious about making an impact but never taking ourselves too seriously.
We operate with high urgency but think for the long term - action creates clarity.

Compensation:
This role offers a base salary between $100,000 and $200,000, plus equity and benefits. Actual compensation will reflect an individual's experience, impact, and location.