Technical Lead, Backend for 24/7 AI Research Platform

Autoscience Institute; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Autoscience Institute is hiring a Senior or Staff Software Engineer in Menlo Park, California. This full-time, on-site role involves leading the design and development of core systems for autonomous research agents, building reliable backend infrastructure, and guiding teams of engineers. Candidates should have strong experience with Python, systems architecture, and 5+ years in production environments. The compensation ranges from $300K to $500K, reflecting the advanced nature of the role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience building and operating production software systems.
• Experience leading complex engineering projects.
• Experience working in 24/7 production environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of core backend and infrastructure systems.
• Own projects from architecture and design through production deployment.
• Build and maintain 24/7 production systems supporting autonomous research agents.

Skills

Technical lead experience

Strong software design and architecture skills

Experience with Python

Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Ability to collaborate with engineers and researchers

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field

Tools

Backend or production infrastructure

Job description

Autoscience Institute is hiring a Senior or Staff Software Engineer in Menlo Park, California. This full-time, on-site role involves leading the design and development of core systems for autonomous research agents, building reliable backend infrastructure, and guiding teams of engineers. Candidates should have strong experience with Python, systems architecture, and 5+ years in production environments. The compensation ranges from $300K to $500K, reflecting the advanced nature of the role.