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Transparent Search Group

Software Engineer (Backend)

Transparent Search Group, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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Job Title:

Software Engineer (Backend)

Location:

San Francisco, CA (Hybrid 3 days/week in FiDi) Employment Type:

Full-Time Compensation:

$150,000 $300,000

About the Role

We are building the

infrastructure to make generative AI safer and more reliable . Our mission is to help leading companies and researchers

identify and correct data and model issues

before they cause downstream harm.

Our platform combines

cutting-edge ML research

with

production-grade tooling , delivering APIs and applications that evaluate and remediate problematic outputs from large AI systems. Backed by top AI research and trusted by enterprise teams, we are defining the

safety layer for AI deployment .

As a

Backend Software Engineer , you will be a core contributor to our platform (TLM and Codex), working at the intersection of

distributed systems, ML infrastructure, and data engineering . You will design and build backend systems that detect, evaluate, and remediate issues in generative AI outputs in

real time , ensuring reliability and trustworthiness at scale.

This is a

high-impact role

on a small, research-driven team where you will own major backend components, collaborate closely with ML researchers, and help translate novel ideas into production infrastructure.

What You Will Do

Design, build, and maintain

backend systems for real-time detection and remediation of generative AI issues Own

major backend components

of our platform, from architecture through production Work at the intersection of

distributed systems, ML infrastructure, and data engineering Collaborate closely with

ML researchers and product engineers

to turn research into production systems Improve

scalability, performance, and resilience

of backend services as we grow Contribute to evaluation pipelines and ensure systems deliver

trustworthy results at enterprise scale What Were Looking For

5+ years

of experience in backend or closely adjacent roles Strong skills in

distributed systems, API design, and infrastructure for scale Experience building

high-performance backend services

in production environments Ability to thrive in a

fast-paced, mission-driven startup

environment Excellent collaboration skills and a

hands-on, ownership-driven mindset Employee Benefits

401(k) with employer match Premium health insurance (+ dental and vision) Professional development stipend to keep up with the latest innovations in ML and software Unlimited PTO, unlimited sick days, 10 company-wide holidays Competitive salary (+ equity offering for certain roles), with regular opportunities for a raise if things are going well Relocation bonus to move to San Francisco