Senior Backend Engineer - Remote (Flask/Python) for AI Platform

Makai Labs, LLC.; Texas; Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote (Eastern time)

In-person collaboration opportunities

Generous PTO

Health insurance premium reimbursement

401(k) matching

Career growth & development

Job summary

Makai Labs is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for a fully remote role. You will drive backend development in Python, primarily with Flask, SQLAlchemy, and Pydantic, delivering scalable services that power our automation platform.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to design robust APIs, implement security controls, and maintain high code quality. Join a fully remote, globally distributed team; expect strong ownership, clear communication, and opportunities for growth while

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Python experience with at least 4 years using Flask.
• Experience with SQLAlchemy and Pydantic.
• Experience with Docker.
• Understanding of microservices architecture.
• Strong software engineering skills and maintainable code.
• Familiarity with modern authorization mechanisms.
• Experience working from a fully remote position.
• Good English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop new features using Flask.
• Optimize applications for speed and scalability.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
• Collaborate with frontend developers and web designers to improve usability.
• Write robust, clean, and documented code.
• Maintain and enhance existing apps and applications.
• Conduct performance tests and ensure responsiveness and stability across all platforms.

Skills

Python

Flask

SQLAlchemy

Pydantic

Docker

Microservices

Remote work

English communication

Tools

Docker

SQLAlchemy

Pydantic

Job description

About Makai

Makai uses best-in-class Al and data to solve real-world operational and strategic challenges at scale. Our Makai Automation Platform consists of a library of pre-built components and modules to facilitate enterprise automation via a unified human-machine teaming interface. Until now, people have had to learn and adapt to software. Makai creates solutions that adapt to people because technology will never be 100% accurate. People are essential for all of our human-machine teaming solutions, as they serve as the final firewall for accuracy and quality.

About Makai

Makai uses best-in-class Al and data to solve real-world operational and strategic challenges at scale. Our Makai Automation Platform consists of a library of pre-built components and modules to facilitate enterprise automation via a unified human-machine teaming interface. Until now, people have had to learn and adapt to software. Makai creates solutions that adapt to people because technology will never be 100% accurate. People are essential for all of our human-machine teaming solutions, as they serve as the final firewall for accuracy and quality.

About The Role

This is a full-time remote role for a Senior Software Engineer at Makai Labs. The Senior Software Engineer will be responsible for backend app development. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement innovative solutions that enhance user experiences and drive business outcomes.

Qualifications:

• You will support the initial discovery process to understand how our clients do their work currently, capturing interview notes and parsing through their existing documentation, as well as documenting their present-day workflows and any associated files and data into comprehensive process diagrams.
• 7+ years of experience in Python, with at least 4 years using Flask
• Relevant experience using SQLAlchemy and pydantic.
• Relevant experience with using Docker.
• Understanding of microservices architecture and related patterns
• Solid software engineering skills, with the ability to produce well-structured, maintainable code
• Familiarity with modern authorization mechanisms.
• Solid experience working from a fully remote position.
• Good English communication skills.
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Develop new features using Flask.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of Ul/UX designs.
• Collaborate with frontend developers and web designers to improve usability.
• Write robust, clean, and documented code.
• Maintain and enhance existing apps applications.
• Conduct performance tests and ensure responsiveness and stability across all platforms.
  
  

Core values for Makai employees

• Have a strong work ethic. As a member of a fully remote team, it is very important that you can self-manage and drive your own work towards consistent excellence in a timely manner.
• Be self-sufficient and self-driven with an ownership mentality, no matter your role
• Be a flexible thinker
• Be congenial and a team player
• Always be of service to each other and our clients, partners, and neighbors
  
  

Employment Type Full Time

• Fully remote role
  
  

Benefits

• Fully remote role, Eastern time zone
• Opportunities to work in-person with local colleagues
• Generous PTO
• Full health insurance premium reimbursement
• 401(k) matching
• Career growth & development opportunities
  
  

Compensation Range: $150K - $180K