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Staff Software Engineer (Backend)

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Our client is a seed stage startup, revolutionising the world of database management with AI-powered tools. They are building the future of AI powered backend services and are on the hunt for a talented Staff Software Engineer (Backend) to join their dynamic team. This role offers an opportunity to work remotely, contributing significantly to one of the most important spaces in modern computing.

What you'll do:

As a Staff Software Engineer, you will be at the forefront of revolutionising database management. You will utilise a range of technologies including Ansible, AWS, OpenAI, Anthropic, LLMs and more. Your love for coding will shine through as you use Python and collaborate with Github. With an iterative mindset, you'll move fast and love to ship product. Your thorough experience with third normal form principles, RDBMS systems, and data modelling will be invaluable in this role.

  • Utilise technologies such as Ansible, AWS, OpenAI, Anthropic, LLMs, MySQL / PostgreSQL / SQL / Database Design / Data Structures
  • Code using Python (Alembic / FastAPI / Pydantic / SQLAlchemy / gunicorn / nginx)
  • Collaborate with Github
  • Ensure unit and integration testing are a core part of your development process
  • Adopt an iterative mindset: move fast and love to ship product
  • Apply thorough experience with third normal form principles, RDBMS systems, and data modelling

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Staff Software Engineer position will bring a degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience. You have knowledge of or interest in our technology stack and a passion for coding. You understand that unit and integration testing are a core part of your development process. With an iterative mindset, you're able to move fast and love to ship product. Your thorough experience with third normal form principles, RDBMS systems, and data modelling will be key to your success in this role.

  • Degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience
  • Knowledge of or interest in our technology stack
  • Passion for coding
  • Experience with unit and integration testing as a core part of your development process
  • Iterative mindset: ability to move fast and love to ship product
  • Thorough experience with third normal form principles, RDBMS systems, and data

What sets this company apart:

This company is working on the frontier of generative AI and software development. Backed by top investors in the AI space, they offer an environment where you’ll be working with a small, highly experienced team building in one of the most important spaces in modern computing. The learning opportunities here are immense - you are going to learn a ton and grow really fast. They offer a competitive benefits package including health, vision and dental insurance, 401k matching and unlimited paid time off. They are committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Technology

Focus: Software Engineering

Industry: IT

Salary: $140,000 - $170,000 per year

Workplace Type: Remote

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: USA

Job Reference: UE4DA8-638D1649

Date posted: January 24, 2025

Consultant: Sebastian Rinde

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