Backend Engineering Lead
Alexander ChapmanSanta Clara, CA, USjob_description.job_card.variable_days_ago
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job_description.job_card.job_descriptionStrong backend engineering expertise (auth, migrations, CI / CD, queues, events, distributed databases) Knowledge of distributed systems, workflow engines (e.g. Temporal) Hands-on experience with AI tools and frameworks (LLMs, KV cache, streaming, MCP servers, tool calling) Familiarity with voice agent frameworks (LiveKit, pipecat, pion) Experience reverse engineering APIs (OpenAI, Google Generative Service, etc.) Comfortable running LLMs locally and crafting effective prompts GraphQL, Cassandra / Scylla, vector databases, RAG projects Open-source contributions or research publications Programming competition experience
Seeking a backend engineering lead to drive fast-paced prototyping and scalable systems in the AI space. This role involves working closely with leadership, guiding junior engineers, and delivering projects end-to-end in a rapidly evolving environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead backend development, from rapid MVPs to production systems
- Collaborate directly with leadership on high-impact initiatives
- Manage and mentor junior engineers
- Build secure, scalable, and distributed systems
- Experiment with and integrate cutting-edge AI tools and patterns
Core Skills & Experience
Nice to Have
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Engineering Lead • Santa Clara, CA, US