AI Backend Software Engineer II - AI Application Platform

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional experience in software engineering, with a focus on backend or platform development
• Experience building distributed systems at scale, with a focus on performance tuning, observability, and reliability best practices
• Experience with scalable data storage systems (e.g. MySQL, Redis) and optimizing data access and caching for high-throughput applications
• Proficiency in one or more server-side programming languages such as Java, Scala, or Python
• Experience in feature engineering, integrating AI/ML models into production systems, and understanding model behavior, performance, and constraints
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent industry experience

Nice to Haves

• Experience building AI agents and components such as memory, context engineering, retrieval, and orchestration
• Experience working in cross-functional teams alongside ML engineers, data scientists, and product stakeholders to bring AI/ML products to production
• Experience with containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes, and deploying applications in cloud environments such as AWS or GCP

What You'll Be Doing

• Design and evaluate architecture solutions for AI infrastructure
• Explore, benchmark, and integrate new AI/ML tools and technologies
• Build and maintain scalable, reusable backend services for real-time AI/ML inference
• Collaborate closely with ML engineers, data engineers, and data scientists
• Take end-to-end ownership of system reliability and operational excellence
• Continuously grow technical and interpersonal skills

Perks & Benefits

• Annual paid time off and generous paid leave scheme
• Hybrid working including flexible arrangements and work from abroad opportunities
• On-site perks like meals, coffee, snacks, and multi-faith rooms
• Commuting allowance and bike reimbursement
• Discounts, wallet credits, and access to development programs
• Global Employee Assistance Program and free Headspace membership