Senior Back End Engineer (AI First)

An AI startup is looking for a Software Engineer / Architect for a senior role focused on leading backend architecture and designing complex systems at a critical pre-launch stage.

This position includes broad ownership over infrastructure, scalability, and implementing an AI-first engineering mindset across the product and organization.

Responsibilities:

• Lead backend architecture and system design
• Design services, APIs, and data flows for an AI product
• Build scalable, reliable, production-ready systems
• Lead AI-first development best practices
• Work closely with the founders on the technical roadmap
• Improve engineering processes, performance, and system design
• Own product infrastructure in preparation for significant scale
  
  

• 5+ years of experience in backend / software engineering
• Strong Python experience
• Proven experience designing architecture and complex systems
• Experience with large-scale production environments
• Strong system thinking and full ownership mindset
• Experience in startup / fast-paced environments
  
  

• Previous experience as a Tech Lead or Architect
• Background in AI systems or data-heavy products
• Experience implementing AI workflows into engineering processes
• Experience with cloud, Docker, and distributed systems