Senior Backend Engineer

Genies is an avatar technology company focused on creating interactive digital identities through AI companions. They are seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Backend Engineer to contribute to their AI/ML systems, tackling complex technical challenges while helping to scale and grow their product suite.

Responsibilities

• Develop backend microservices and systems supporting mobile and web applications
• Design and develop ML infrastructure systems
• Design and develop ML applications
• Automate, test, and deploy well-designed infrastructure, code, and services at scale
• Profile and optimize for load, latency, reliability, availability, fault tolerance
• Apply best practices in all aspects of web application development including security, testability, release management, live ops
• Collaborate with product and engineering to gather requirements and refine backlog
• Collaborate with team members on architectural designs and code reviews

Skills

• 3+ years professional experience as a software engineer
• Experience with ML systems and heavy compute workloads
• Strong programming skills with proficiency in Python or Golang
• Solid foundation in data structures and algorithms
• Development experience with Amazon Web Services or Google Cloud Platform
• Experience in developing, designing and working with Rest APIs, distributed NoSQL and relational databases, caching systems, event-driven and multi-tier architectures
• Expertise in applying software patterns and Microservices patterns
• Knowledge of cloud security best practices and cost-effective cloud architecture
• Familiarity with CI/CD, infrastructure as code
• Self-starter, analytical, creative, highly motivated with an innovative spirit
• Excellent communication skills

Education Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science or related field

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family (Anthem + Kaiser Options Available), Dental and Vision Insurance
• Competitive salaries and 401K program for all full time employees
• Flexible paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays, in addition to paid parental leave, bereavement leave, and jury duty leave for full-time employees
• Health & wellness support through programs such as monthly wellness reimbursement
• Working in a brand new, bright, open-environment and fun office space - there’s even a slide!
• Choice of MacBook or intel based laptop

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