TL;DR

Backend Software Engineer (AI Platform): Designing and optimizing scalable backend systems for deploying AI algorithms and large language models with an accent on reliability, observability, and performance. Focus on collaborative projects, understanding new requirements and implementing robust, maintainable code.

Location: Hybrid role in San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, or Greater Toronto Area. Must be able to collaborate with the team in the office 3 days per week.

Salary: $133.3K - $303.6K in San Francisco or CA$109.2K - CA$265.1K in Toronto.

Company

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What you will do

Spearhead the design, development, and optimization of scalable systems and infrastructure for deploying algorithms and systems based on large language models.
Engage actively throughout the project lifecycle, taking full ownership from inception to deployment and subsequent iterations.
Work with internal engineering customers to understand new requirements and address them in a scalable and efficient manner.
Implement robust, maintainable, reusable code in a modern tech-stack including Python, Postgres, Kubernetes, Elasticsearch, and other technologies.

Requirements

Extensive experience building frameworks, libraries, and distributed systems with a focus on reliability, observability, and performance.
Demonstrated proficiency in developing high-quality software, delivering production-ready code, managing infrastructure, and crafting RESTful APIs to industry standards.
Clear, structured thinking and a track record of delivering complex projects.
Startup experience with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, collaborative, and growth-oriented environment.
Experience in Python or other programming languages such as Go, Java, or C++.

Nice to have

Experience in AI, legal tech, and social impact projects.

Culture & Benefits

Choice of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your family.
Flexible paid time off, sick leave, short-term and long-term disability.
10 US observed holidays, and Canadian statutory holidays by province.
A home office stipend.
401(k) for US-based employees and RRSP for Canada-based employees.
Paid parental leave.