Software Engineer - Backend

About AI71:

AI71 is an industry leader in artificial intelligence, delivering innovative solutions that empower developers, businesses and governments to solve complex challenges. AI71 builds secure, enterprise-ready applications powered by cutting-edge technology—tailored for knowledge workers and sector-specific needs. AI71 bridges the gap between advanced AI and real-world impact. Guided by a strong commitment to research and responsibility, we create transformative solutions that drive progress and empower communities. 

The Role: 

We are seeking a highly skilled Staff Backend Engineer to design, build, and maintain the core infrastructure for AI-powered applications. You will work closely with machine learning engineers, data scientists, and frontend developers to create scalable, secure, and efficient backend systems that enable cutting-edge AI capabilities. 

What You’ll Do:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend systems and APIs for AI-driven applications. 
• Optimize database architectures and data pipelines for efficient AI model training and inference. 
• Implement secure authentication, authorization, and data protection mechanisms. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI models into production environments. 
• Ensure system scalability, reliability, and performance through robust infrastructure design. 
• Develop monitoring and logging tools for tracking system health and model performance. 
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices. 

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. 
• 8+ years of experience in backend development, with expertise in Python, NodeJS 
• Strong experience with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, or gRPC. 
• Proficiency in database design and management (SQL and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or Redis). 
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure. 
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes). 
• Experience with distributed computing and microservices architectures. 
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Knowledge of message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ) and event-driven architectures. 
• Exposure to LLMs, vector databases, and AI inference optimization. 
• Understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible). 
• Familiarity with MLOps and AI model deployment pipelines is a plus. 

Why AI71:

• Mission-Driven Work: Work on cutting-edge AI applications with a talented and passionate team, solving real-world challenges in critical sectors.
• Unparalleled Opportunity: This is a chance to innovate and solve real-world challenges using AI at a company with unique access to world-leading models and resources.
• Career Growth: We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and significant career growth opportunities as a foundational member of the team.
• World-Class Environment: Enjoy a flexible working environment and the latest tools & technologies needed to do your best work.