Apply for the Senior Backend Engineer (Python / AI)

We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join a team building innovative technology solutions with a strong focus on AI-powered products and scalable software development. This role is ideal for an experienced backend engineer with deep Python expertise, experience developing production-grade applications, and familiarity with modern AI tools and workflows. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working across backend systems, contributing to AI-driven features, and collaborating closely with technical leadership in a fast-paced environment. Some experience with frontend technologies such as React and DevOps practices is required to support end-to-end product development.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Python.
Build and integrate AI-powered features, applications, and workflows into production systems.
Work with modern AI development tools to improve productivity and accelerate software delivery.
Collaborate closely with engineering leadership and cross-functional teams to define solutions and implement new features.
Contribute to system architecture, technical decisions, and best practices for scalable software development.
Support cloud infrastructure, deployments, and DevOps processes to ensure reliable production environments.
Participate in code reviews, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Contribute to frontend development using React when needed.

Core Requirements

Senior-level experience in backend software development with Python.
Strong experience building and maintaining production-grade applications and APIs.
Experience developing AI-powered products, integrations, or features.
Familiarity with LLMs, AI APIs, automation workflows, or AI development frameworks.
Experience with React or modern frontend technologies.
Understanding of DevOps practices, cloud environments, and deployment processes.
Highly proficient with AI-assisted development tools (such as Claude and similar AI tooling).
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and take ownership of projects.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Ability to work independently in a remote, fast-paced environment.

Nice-to-Have

Experience working in startup or high-growth technology environments.
Experience building AI-first applications or integrating emerging technologies into products.
Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
Experience with modern databases, distributed systems, and scalable architectures.

Additional Details

Contract length: Expected 6+ month engagement with potential for extension.
Remote contractor position.
US timezone overlap required.
Candidates should be comfortable and excited about working closely with the CTO and engineering team, including daily collaboration and occasional impromptu team huddles during working hours.
The ideal candidate is proactive, adaptable, and eager to leverage AI technologies to build impactful products.

Apply for the Senior Backend Engineer (Python / AI)

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Python.
Build and integrate AI-powered features, applications, and workflows into production systems.
Work with modern AI development tools to improve productivity and accelerate software delivery.
Collaborate closely with engineering leadership and cross-functional teams to define solutions and implement new features.
Contribute to system architecture, technical decisions, and best practices for scalable software development.
Support cloud infrastructure, deployments, and DevOps processes to ensure reliable production environments.
Participate in code reviews, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Contribute to frontend development using React when needed.

Core Requirements

Senior-level experience in backend software development with Python.
Strong experience building and maintaining production-grade applications and APIs.
Experience developing AI-powered products, integrations, or features.
Familiarity with LLMs, AI APIs, automation workflows, or AI development frameworks.
Experience with React or modern frontend technologies.
Understanding of DevOps practices, cloud environments, and deployment processes.
Highly proficient with AI-assisted development tools (such as Claude and similar AI tooling).
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and take ownership of projects.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Ability to work independently in a remote, fast-paced environment.

Nice-to-Have

Experience working in startup or high-growth technology environments.
Experience building AI-first applications or integrating emerging technologies into products.
Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
Experience with modern databases, distributed systems, and scalable architectures.

Additional Details

Contract length: Expected 6+ month engagement with potential for extension.
Remote contractor position.
US timezone overlap required.
Candidates should be comfortable and excited about working closely with the CTO and engineering team, including daily collaboration and occasional impromptu team huddles during working hours.
The ideal candidate is proactive, adaptable, and eager to leverage AI technologies to build impactful products.