Senior Backend Engineer – Enterprise AI, Own Scalable Systems

Trust In SODA; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative AI company is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to own their core infrastructure. You will design scalable backend systems and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to implement the company's technical vision. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience in backend engineering, expertise in Python, and are comfortable working in fast-paced environments. Join a high-growth team at a pivotal time for remarkable growth and innovation in AI.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional backend engineering experience.
• Strong expertise in Python (Django a plus).
• Proficiency with AWS or Google Cloud.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes and Docker for scaling distributed systems.
• Experience in high-growth start-ups or entrepreneurial environments.
• A gritty, hands-on engineer who thrives in high-ownership environments.

Responsibilities

• Rapidly contribute to backend systems, eventually owning product lines.
• Build fast, reliable, and secure infrastructure for enterprise scale.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders for technical roadmaps.
• Set architectural direction and mentor team members.
• Take projects from concept to production deployment.

Skills

Backend engineering experience

Python

AWS or Google Cloud

Kubernetes and Docker

Hands-on approach in high-ownership

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Django

ML-powered products or conversational AI systems

Job description

An innovative AI company is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to own their core infrastructure. You will design scalable backend systems and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to implement the company's technical vision. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience in backend engineering, expertise in Python, and are comfortable working in fast-paced environments. Join a high-growth team at a pivotal time for remarkable growth and innovation in AI.