Staff Software Engineer – Backend (AI Platform)

Staff Software Engineer - Backend (AI Platform)

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Staff Software Engineer - Backend (AI Platform) to design and build scalable backend systems that power AI and machine learning products.

In this role, you will lead the development of core platform services, APIs, and infrastructure that enable model training, deployment, monitoring, and experimentation at scale. You will work closely with Data Scientists, ML Engineers, Product Managers, and Infrastructure teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and develop backend services and APIs for AI/ML platforms.
• Build scalable systems for model serving, feature management, and experimentation.
• Optimize performance, reliability, and security of distributed systems.
• Collaborate with ML and Data Science teams to productionize models.
• Mentor engineers and drive technical best practices.
• Lead design reviews and influence platform architecture decisions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of backend software engineering experience.
• Expert proficiency in Python, Java, Go, or Scala.
• Strong experience with distributed systems, microservices, and REST/gRPC APIs.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Familiarity with data pipelines, model serving, and MLOps concepts.
• Strong knowledge of databases, caching, and message queues.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.