Python Backend Engineer

Tensor Inc.; San Jose, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Professional growth opportunities

Participation in equity incentive plan

Comprehensive company benefits program

Job summary

A leading AI company based in San Jose seeks backend engineers to design and optimize cloud computing platforms supporting AI workloads in autonomous vehicles. Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in Python, cloud technologies, and machine learning environments. Join us in transforming the automotive industry with cutting-edge technology.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Python programming and relevant technologies.
• Experience with machine learning and data handling.
• Strong communication and learning adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain cloud computing platforms for AI workloads.
• Operate GPU resource management for autonomous systems.

Skills

Proficiency in Python programming

Data structures

Operating systems

Networking

Hands-on experience with deep learning frameworks

Strong communication skills

Ability to adapt and learn new technologies

Tools

Linux environments

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Tensor is an agentic AI company dedicated to building agentic products that empower individual consumers. Our flagship product, the Tensor Robocar, is the world’s first personal Robocar and the first AI agentic vehicle — fully autonomous, automotive-grade, and built for private ownership at scale. Founded in 2016 in Silicon Valley, Tensor is headquartered in San Jose, California, with offices in Barcelona, Singapore, and Dubai. At Tensor, we champion personal AI autonomy and ownership. Our vision is to build a future where everyone owns their own Artificial General Intelligence — a personal AGI that enables more time, freedom, and autonomy. We’re forging an alternative path where AGI serves only you, and is controlled solely by you.

We provide a competitive compensation package, opportunities for professional growth, participation in a discretionary equity incentive plan, and access to a comprehensive company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.

Join us to shape the future! Work with brilliant minds on technology transforming automotive industry and make a lasting impact.

We're seeking motivated backend engineers to join our infra team. In this role, you'll design and optimize cloud computing platforms and resource management systems to support machine learning and AI workloads in autonomous driving applications.

Locations

• San Jose, California, US (Salary Range: $75k—$300k USD)
• Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
• Dubai, UAE

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain cloud computing platforms to support machine learning workloads for autonomous vehicles.
• Build and operate GPU resource management and scheduling platforms for AI workloads in autonomous driving systems.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Python programming, data structures, operating systems, and networking.
• Hands-on experience with popular deep learning frameworks.
• Familiarity with Linux environments, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to quickly adapt and learn new technologies.

Preferences

• Familiarity with one or more of the following languages: C++, Java, or Scala.
• Experience with distributed processing engines such as Spark or Flink.
• Experience with open-source framework development or research.

We appreciate your interest in joining Tensor. Tensor is an equal employment opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering a respectful, supportive, and inclusive workplace for all. We do not discriminate against, and strictly prohibit harassment of, any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Tensor also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable laws. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for qualified individuals with disabilities. Tensor is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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