Senior Software Engineer

Position Summary: We are seeking a highly experienced software engineer to help architect, build, and scale a next-generation AI platform. This individual will serve as a senior technical contributor and thought leader, driving the design of backend systems, platform architecture, APIs, and data services that support complex AI-powered applications. The role offers significant influence over technical direction, engineering best practices, and platform scalability while working closely with product, engineering, and executive stakeholders.

Core Responsibilities: Design and architect scalable backend systems, services, and APIs. Lead the development of mission-critical platform capabilities and technical initiatives. Drive architectural decisions focused on performance, reliability, scalability, and security. Mentor engineers and promote engineering best practices across the organization. Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative AI-powered solutions. Evaluate and implement new technologies, frameworks, and development approaches.

Required Skills: Deep expertise in Python and backend application development. Experience designing and scaling distributed systems and cloud-native applications. Strong background building APIs, microservices, and high-availability platforms. Experience with databases, caching technologies, and large-scale data processing. Knowledge of system design, software architecture, performance optimization, and security best practices. Experience working with AI, machine learning, LLMs, or data-intensive applications is highly desirable.

Ideal Candidate Profile: We're looking for engineers who have operated at the Staff, Principal, Lead, or Architect level and enjoy solving complex technical challenges at scale. Successful candidates will have a track record of building highly scalable platforms, influencing technical strategy, mentoring engineering teams, and delivering impactful products in fast-paced environments.