Software Engineer, Backend & ML Infra

Graft Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company focused on AI solutions is seeking an experienced backend engineer for a remote role. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience and proficiency in Python, Kubernetes, and machine learning principles. Responsibilities include building production pipelines and optimizing orchestration systems. A passion for scaling ML's impact is essential. The estimated salary is between $170,000 and $200,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a backend engineer.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Dask, and PostgreSQL.
• Familiarity with ML-specific open-source tools.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain production pipelines for diverse Machine Learning applications.
• Design, implement, and optimize workflow orchestration and scheduling systems.
• Implement advanced techniques for processing and managing unstructured data.

Skills

Python programming

Kubernetes

Dask

PostgreSQL

Machine learning fundamentals

Strong problem-solving abilities

Excellent communication skills

Tools

MLFlow

Sematic

vector databases

Job description

We’re on a mission to put AI within reach of every person at every organization. Graft's Intelligence Layer connects company knowledge with the users who need it. It serves as the go-to interface where search, generative, and predictive AI converge to make sense of and utilize enterprise data.

We are backed by Radical Ventures, GV, NEA, Essence VC, Formulate Ventures and SV Angel, among others.

In this role, we are looking to join forces with experienced backend engineers who value technical challenges, broad impact, and autonomy. This is a remote, US-only role.

What You Will Do

• Build and maintain production pipelines for diverse Machine Learning applications, including semantic search, classification, and chat systems.
• Design, implement, and optimize workflow orchestration and scheduling systems.
• Work on scalability, for both compute and artifact storages.
• Implement advanced techniques for processing and managing unstructured data.
• Help implement techniques for processing unstructured data.
• Contribute to product strategy with a focus on usability for non-expert users.

What You Will Contribute

• A minimum of 3 years of experience as a backend engineer.
• Proficiency in Python programming.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Dask, and PostgreSQL.
• Familiarity with ML-specific open-source tools such as MLFlow, Sematic, and vector databases.
• Solid understanding of machine learning fundamentals, particularly foundation models, embeddings, and large language models (LLMs), and a passion for applying ML to solve real-world problems.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a track record of thriving in fast-paced startup environments.
• Excellent communication skills and a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within a team.

If you love building systems at scale and want to expand ML’s impact in the world, join us!

Estimated Salary Range: $170,000 - $200,000

Graft Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.