Python/LLM/AI Infrastructure Engineer
First seen by Alion on Oct 14, 2026.
About Us
We are a deep-tech company building state-of-the-art LLM-based assistants augmented with knowledge graphs. We are seeking a Senior Backend Python Engineer (7+ years of experience) to design and scale the backend infrastructure powering our AI platform.
Key Responsibilities
Architect and implement scalable backend services and multi-tenant SaaS systems.
Design and operate high-throughput data pipelines (both batch and streaming).
Build APIs and services integrating LLM inference, retrieval systems, and knowledge graphs.
Productionize research-grade AI systems into reliable, production-ready distributed systems.
Core Requirements (Must Have)
Experience: 7+ years of hands-on backend engineering experience.
Architecture & Data: Strong background in building high-throughput data pipelines and multi-tenant SaaS architectures.
Programming: Deep proficiency in Python.
Distributed Systems: Strong understanding of distributed systems and cloud-native environments.
Kubernetes: Hands-on experience in the architecture, development, and deployment of Kubernetes-based systems.
Nice to Have
Languages: Experience with Go and/or Scala.
AI/LLM Ecosystem: Practical experience with LLM systems (RAG, model serving, evaluation).
Graph & Vector Databases: Experience working with knowledge graphs, vector databases (e.g., Neo4j), or hybrid retrieval architectures.
Why Join Us?
🌍 Remote-first & flexible work
Fully remote working model.
Access to an office if there is one available in your location.
Monday–Friday, 40-hour working week.
Flexible working hours: schedule options between 08:00 and 19:00, including a 1-hour lunch break (the only requirement is a minimum of 5 hours of overlap with the team)
🏖️ Vacation & sick leave
20 paid working days of vacation during the first year.
10 paid sick days per year (for childcare would also be covered), compensated at 100% of salary.
Public holidays are days off by default.
❤️ Health & family benefits
Medical insurance or medical insurance compensation.
Company gifts for:Birthday
Wedding
Birth of a child
Paid lunches at the office.
Family days etc.
📑 FOP / Individual Entrepreneur Support if needed
🔄 Paid Bench period between projects
🤝 No time-tracking software — transparent and trust-based time reporting.
🎁 Referral Program