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Senior Backend Engineer for Distributed Systems

Signify Technology
Alameda, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/9/2025

Senior Backend Engineer for Distributed Systems

AI Start-Up

Palo Alto (on-site)

Up to $300k base equity

Join a pioneering AI-focused company that is on a mission to revolutionize enterprise access to unstructured data. We provide cutting-edge embedding and retrieval solutions designed for large-scale applications that optimize intelligent data retrieval, ensuring fast and reliable performance across various industries. As a key member of our team, made up of experts from prestigious institutions and leading tech companies, you will work on impactful solutions that elevate enterprise-grade systems.

Role Overview

As a Senior Backend Engineer for Distributed Systems, you will be instrumental in designing and scaling backend infrastructure that supports high-performance data embedding and retrieval systems. Your expertise will help tackle complex engineering challenges involving distributed computing, backend optimization, and large-scale data processing, all while ensuring cost-effective access to critical data.

Key Responsibilities

  • System Design and Development : Architect and implement scalable distributed systems to process and retrieve vast amounts of unstructured data in real-time.
  • Performance Optimization : Enhance backend infrastructure to meet low-latency and high-throughput demands for enterprise data access.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration : Collaborate closely with machine learning engineers and data scientists to seamlessly integrate advanced models into production applications.
  • System Reliability : Create monitoring, alerting, and logging tools to ensure system robustness and facilitate swift issue resolution.
  • Continuous Improvement : Keep abreast of innovations in distributed systems and apply best practices to advance and scale backend architecture.

Qualifications

  • Education : Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience : A minimum of 3 years in software engineering with a focus on large-scale distributed systems and backend infrastructure.
  • Technical Skills :
  • Expertise in programming languages such as Python, Go, or Java.
  • A solid understanding of distributed computing and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
  • Experience with backend tools (e.g., Kafka, Kubernetes, Redis) and data processing frameworks (e.g., Spark, Hadoop).
  • Familiarity with low-latency databases and vector search algorithms is a bonus.
  • Personal Attributes :
  • A proactive problem-solver focused on performance and scalability.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
  • Self-motivated and adaptable in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.
  • Why Join Us?

  • Innovative Environment : Be part of a team driving advancements in AI and distributed computing.
  • Meaningful Contribution : Work on products that significantly improve data accessibility across industries.
  • Opportunities for Growth : Develop your career in a culture that emphasizes continuous learning and professional development.
  • If you are passionate about backend engineering and enjoy building scalable systems, we encourage you to apply and become part of our mission-driven team at the forefront of AI and distributed systems innovation.

    Salary : $300,000

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