Senior Python AI Engineer - Remote LLM/API Architect

United States Digital Space LLC

United States

Remote

USD 150,000 - 210,000

Full time

14 days+

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On-time monthly payments
Flexible withdrawal options
8-hour workdays
Flexible days off

Job summary

Proxify is seeking a Senior Python AI Engineer to design and develop backend systems and APIs for AI-powered applications. You will shape scalable architectures, build LLM-based workflows, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven products across platforms.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of Python and backend experience, with deep learning frameworks, LLM exposure, and strong knowledge of RESTful APIs and microservices. Remote CET time-zone aligned work is preferred.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of Python development, with backend focus.
  • Experience with modern Python frameworks (FastAPI, Flask, Django).
  • Deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow) for custom models beyond LLMs.
  • Experience with LLMs (GPT, Gemini, LLaMA).
  • Prototyping tools such as Streamlit or Gradio.
  • Strong RESTful API and microservice design experience.
  • Databases (SQL/NoSQL) and data security best practices.
  • Git with CI/CD workflows and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
  • Strong problem-solving and clear communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop backend systems and APIs for AI-powered applications.
  • Build and optimize LLM-based workflows (chatbots, copilots, automation).
  • Implement RAG architectures using vector databases and document pipelines.
  • Integrate and orchestrate cloud-hosted foundation models (AWS Bedrock, OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, Llama, Mistral).
  • Collaborate with data scientists, product managers, and frontend developers to deliver end-to-end AI products.
  • Ensure performance, scalability and cost efficiency in production.
  • Monitor and iteratively improve deployed AI systems.

Skills

Python
AI/ML
RESTful APIs
Backend development
CI/CD
Git
Containers
Cloud platforms
English communication

Tools

FastAPI
Flask
Django
PyTorch
TensorFlow
Docker
Kubernetes
Pinecone/Weaviate/Milvus/Chroma/FAISS

Job description

Proxify is seeking a Senior Python AI Engineer to design and develop backend systems and APIs for AI-powered applications. You will shape scalable architectures, build LLM-based workflows, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven products across platforms.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of Python and backend experience, with deep learning frameworks, LLM exposure, and strong knowledge of RESTful APIs and microservices. Remote CET time-zone aligned work is preferred.

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