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Articul8

Staff Software Engineer (Backend)

Articul8, Dublin, California, United States, 94568

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About us: At Articul8 AI, we relentlessly pursue excellence and create exceptional AI products that exceed customer expectations. We are a team of dedicated individuals who take pride in our work and strive for greatness in every aspect of our business. We believe in using our advantages to make a positive impact on the world and inspiring others to do the same. Job Description: We're hiring a

Staff Software Engineer

to lead the design and development of our backend APIspowering scalable, secure, high-performance GenAI services. But more than just a backend expert, we're looking for a builder with a

100x mindset . We expect our engineers to leverage modern AI tools (like GitHub Copilot, GPT- based assistants, etc.) to deliver

10x+ outcomes through leverage, not just effort . We believe the best engineers who harness AI don't just become 10xthey become 1000x. But without human expertise, AI is just garbage in, garbage out. It's the fusion of sharp minds and powerful tools that creates breakthrough results. If you're excited by the idea of engineering at the edge of AI innovationand using those tools to level yourself and others upyou'll thrive here. Responsibilities: Design and build robust RESTful and GraphQL APIs using Python, Go, or Rust Architect scalable systems for real-time AI/ML-powered applications

Partner with ML engineers and frontend developers to ship intelligent, user- facing features

Ensure performance, security, and reliability across hybrid (cloud/on-prem) environments

Lead technical architecture and long-term backend strategy

Drive best practices for code quality, observability, and API design

Mentor engineers and help grow a high-performance, AI-augmented engineering culture

Take ownership of customer deployments and support production excellence

Required qualifications: 8+ years of backend software engineering experience (Python, Go, Rust)

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent experience.

Proven experience designing and scaling APIs in cloud-native environments

Strong systems thinking, debugging skills, and production engineering mindset

Hands-on with modern infra: Docker, Kubernetes, cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)

Experience with distributed systems, async services (Kafka, RabbitMQ), and databases (SQL/NoSQL)

Deep curiosity and a growth mindsetyou love learning, experimenting, and iterating

Comfortable using AI tools to accelerate your development workflow

Preferred qualifications: Master's or PhD degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent experience.

Experience with AI/ML platforms or MLOps pipelines

Familiarity with Graph or Vector databases, or large-scale search infra-Startup or hypergrowth environment experience

Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, feature flagging, and testing frameworks

Professional Attributes: Problem Solving: ability to break down complex problems into manageable components, devising creative solutions, and iteratively refining ideas based on feedback and experimental evidence.

Collaboration and Communication: proficiency in working within cross-functional teamscommunicating clearly, providing constructive criticism, delegating responsibilities, and respecting diverse perspectives.

Project Management and Prioritization: demonstrated aptitude in balancing multiple projects, deadlines, and allocating time efficiently between short-term objectives and long-term goals. Ability to follow and oversee projects, coordinating resources, setting milestones, monitoring progress, and adjusting plans accordingly.

Critical Thinking: ability to carefully evaluate assumptions, questioning established methodologies, challenging own biases, and maintaining skepticism when interpreting results.

Curiosity and Continuous Learning: ability to stay curious about advances in related fields and constantly seeking opportunities to expand knowledge base.

Emotional Intelligence and Intellectual Humility: capable of displaying empathy, resilience, adaptability, and self-awareness. Ability to recognize own limitations, embracing uncertainty, acknowledging mistakes, and valuing others' contributions.

What We Offer: By joining our team, you become part of a community that embraces diversity, inclusiveness, and lifelong learning. We nurture curiosity and creativity, encouraging exploration beyond conventional wisdom. Through mentorship, knowledge exchange, and constructive feedback, we cultivate an environment that supports both personal and professional development. If you're ready to join a team that's changing the game, apply now to become a part of the Articul8 team. Join us on this adventure and help shape the future of Generative AI in the enterprise. #J-18808-Ljbffr