Senior Software Engineer Backend (Python, Microservices, Gen AI)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer Backend (Python, Microservices, Gen AI): Innovating with generative AI to create global impact by developing core solutions in data mining, machine learning, anomaly detection and natural language processing. Focus on experimenting with new technologies, innovating best-in class networking experiences, and launching state of the art machine learning and data mining solutions.

Location: Hybrid

Company

hirify.global creates effortless networking experiences that enable all of us to advance.

What you will do

• Drive an innovative vision for products and platforms, design and launch strategic machine learning (ML) solutions and drive business-wide innovation.
• Lead the end-to-end software development lifecycle, encompassing design, testing, deployment, and operations; lead technical discussions and strategy, and participate hands-on in design reviews, code reviews, and implementation.
• Craft high-performance, high-scale microservices architectures, including synchronous and asynchronous web services.
• Develop real-time online inferencing for highly complex models using Triton, TensorRT and mixed precision computing.
• Mentor and develop other engineers on the team, establish technical direction and foster team culture.
• Uphold the highest standards of technical rigor in engineering and operational excellence, build highly resilient and scalable systems, and champion operational and process improvements.

Requirements

• Degree in mathematics/computer science or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in the complete software development lifecycle including design, coding, code reviews, testing, build processes, deployments and operations.
• 5+ years of experience in Python with an in-depth knowledge of its advanced features and libraries.
• Expertise in designing RESTful APIs with hands-on experience with technologies such as FastAPI.
• Proficient in Docker, Kubernetes, and modern CI/CD practices.
• 3+ years of experience in leading the design and architecture of large distributed systems preferably on cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team.

Nice to have

• MS or PhD in Computer Science or equivalent experience in ML.
• Experience working with ML technologies (PyTorch, Sagemaker, Triton, TensorRT, etc.).
• Experience with NoSQL and document databases.
• Proven ability to handle big data, optimize workflows, and improve system performance.

Culture & Benefits

• We encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply.
• In keeping with our values, no employee or applicant will face discrimination/harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or veteran status.
• Extreme Networks also strives to prevent other, subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (e.g., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our organization.
• Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at Extreme Networks.