What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Engineer position at forml?
Job Title: Software Engineer
Location: San Francisco Bay Area or Remote
Company: forml
About Us:
forml is a fast-paced early-stage startup redefining the way businesses integrate and utilize AI/ML. Backed by some of the most prestigious names in Venture Capital, we are poised for rapid growth and looking for passionate individuals to join as foundational members.
Job Description:
We are seeking a full-time Software Engineer based out of San Mateo. If you thrive in an energetic environment and are eager to be part of a disruptive venture, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities Include:
- Design and implement scalable back-end solutions utilizing technologies like Flask, Redis, and Celery.
- Implement best practices and elegant solutions for bringing data intensive web applications to enterprise speed and scale for many concurrent users.
- Ensure the reliability and performance of big data processing, and design efficient data storage and transit solutions, using databases such as Postgres.
- Implement and manage application infrastructure and deployment.
- Conduct thorough code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor future junior team members to foster continuous improvement.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, particularly in AI and machine learning, and propose innovative solutions to enhance our products.
- Proactively identify and address technical challenges, troubleshoot issues, and propose solutions to optimize performance and efficiency.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 2 years of proven experience as a Software Engineer or similar role, preferably in a startup or fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Python and PostgreSQL.
- Solid understanding of back-end frameworks like Flask, Redis, and Celery.
- Solid understanding of or experience with scaling out on-prem industry applications.
- Solid experience with data engineering principles, such as distributed data engineering, scalable processing of large datasets, and experience with databases such as Postgres.
- Some experience with containerization frameworks like Docker, and deployment frameworks such as EC2/ECS. Basic understanding of CI/CD pipelines.
- Passion for learning and staying updated on the latest technologies and industry trends.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment.
- Strong communication skills and ability to effectively articulate technical concepts.
- Preferred but not mandatory:
- Experience with IaC tools such as Terraform or Cloudformation.
- Passion/Knowledge of AI and machine learning concepts is a plus.
- Knowledge of frontend frameworks such as Angular, or experience with Typescript is a plus.
Compensation:
- Cash, Equity
How to Apply:
- If you're excited about the opportunity to be part of a high-growth startup and have the skills and passion to drive innovation, please submit your resume and portfolio.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
forml is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive and contribute to our success.
