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About LILT
AI is changing how the world communicates — and LILT is leading that transformation. We are on a mission to make the world’s information accessible to everyone, regardless of the language they speak. We use AI, machine translation, and human-in-the-loop expertise to translate content faster, more accurately, and more cost-effectively without compromising on brand, voice, or quality. At LILT, we empower teammates with leading tools, global collaboration, and growth opportunities. Our company virtues are: Work together, win together; Find a way or make one; Quicker than they expect; Quality is Job 1. We are trusted by Intel, Canva, the U.S. Department of Defense, the U.S. Air Force, ASICS, and hundreds of global enterprises. We are backed by Sequoia, Intel Capital, and Redpoint, building a category-defining company in a $50B+ global translation market being redefined by AI. The Engineering Team at LILT
LILT is a high-performance, large-scale translation system. We prioritize workflow usability, interface design, and backend AI systems. With a distributed translation workforce, there are interesting cloud engineering challenges. We have a strong preference for building our own backend technology and you will work with the latest natural language processing techniques and ideas. Where You’ll Work
This position can be based in Indianapolis, IN and will be expected to work in the office in a hybrid capacity. Other locations include Washington, DC; New York City; and the Boston metropolitan areas, where you will start as fully remote and transition to hybrid as offices open. You must be located in, or near, a hub to be considered. Authorization to work in the US is a precondition of employment. What you’ll do
As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will work with a group of talented, mission-driven colleagues to propose ideas to define, drive, and execute projects on LILT’s core platform—the heart of our machine translation services. You will enable customers to deliver multilingual journeys and provide truly localized experiences. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role with growth opportunities. You should be curious, detail-oriented, energized by an entrepreneurial environment, able to think big while diving deep, and open to iterating on processes as the company grows. Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with engineering and infrastructure teams to design, build, and improve the platform’s backend systems, file filters, and data stores to scale services effectively. Apply engineering experience to implement new platform features to drive growth, partnering with product and engineering teams to decompose large business requirements into smaller deliverables. Mentor peers and LILT’s community on advanced technical issues to support career growth. Improve technical excellence through code quality, code reviews, and increasing test coverage. Skills and Experience
7+ years of software development experience with Java and Python or other general purpose programming languages. 5+ years of experience leading a major software component. Proven ability to drive large-scale engineering efforts to completion and knowledge of industry trends and best practices for scaling cloud-based services. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Nice to Have
5+ years of experience with Okapi framework and file filters: XLIFF, XLIFF2, XML, JSON, Markdown, TTX filters, etc. Benefits
Compensation: At market salary, meaningful equity, 401(k) matching, and flexible time off plus company holidays. Medical benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus FSA/DFSA, HSA, and commuter benefits. Basic life insurance and short-term and long-term disability are provided. Paid parental leave after 6 months. Monthly lifestyle benefit stipend via Fringe to customize benefits to your lifestyle. Our Story
Our founders, Spence and John, met at Google while working on Google Translate. As researchers at Stanford and Berkeley, they sought to make information accessible to everyone. They left Google to build something better—LILT was born. Since 2015, LILT has focused on machine learning, enterprise-grade quality, large models, human-in-the-loop systems, and now agentic AI. Our Tech
What sets our platform apart: Brand-aware AI that learns your voice, tone, and terminology for accurate and consistent translations. Agentic AI workflows that automate the entire translation process from content ingestion to quality review to publishing. 100+ integrations with systems like Adobe Experience Manager, Webflow, Salesforce, GitHub, and Google Drive for content translation. Human-in-the-loop reviews via a global network of linguists for high-impact content requiring expert review. LILT in the News
Featured in The Software Report’s Top 100 Software Companies. LILT on the Inc. 5000 List. Patents powering AI and models in the industry. Check our news on our website. Information collected and processed as part of your application process, including any job applications you submit, is subject to LILT’s privacy policy at https://lilt.com/legal/privacy. We are committed to a fair, inclusive, and transparent hiring process. We may use AI and automated tools to assist in evaluating applications. All final hiring decisions are made by people. If you have concerns, require accommodations, or wish to opt out of AI in our hiring process, please contact recruiting@lilt.com. LILT is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on any characteristics protected by applicable laws. We are committed to fair employment practices. Compensation Range: $180K - $220K
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AI is changing how the world communicates — and LILT is leading that transformation. We are on a mission to make the world’s information accessible to everyone, regardless of the language they speak. We use AI, machine translation, and human-in-the-loop expertise to translate content faster, more accurately, and more cost-effectively without compromising on brand, voice, or quality. At LILT, we empower teammates with leading tools, global collaboration, and growth opportunities. Our company virtues are: Work together, win together; Find a way or make one; Quicker than they expect; Quality is Job 1. We are trusted by Intel, Canva, the U.S. Department of Defense, the U.S. Air Force, ASICS, and hundreds of global enterprises. We are backed by Sequoia, Intel Capital, and Redpoint, building a category-defining company in a $50B+ global translation market being redefined by AI. The Engineering Team at LILT
LILT is a high-performance, large-scale translation system. We prioritize workflow usability, interface design, and backend AI systems. With a distributed translation workforce, there are interesting cloud engineering challenges. We have a strong preference for building our own backend technology and you will work with the latest natural language processing techniques and ideas. Where You’ll Work
This position can be based in Indianapolis, IN and will be expected to work in the office in a hybrid capacity. Other locations include Washington, DC; New York City; and the Boston metropolitan areas, where you will start as fully remote and transition to hybrid as offices open. You must be located in, or near, a hub to be considered. Authorization to work in the US is a precondition of employment. What you’ll do
As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will work with a group of talented, mission-driven colleagues to propose ideas to define, drive, and execute projects on LILT’s core platform—the heart of our machine translation services. You will enable customers to deliver multilingual journeys and provide truly localized experiences. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role with growth opportunities. You should be curious, detail-oriented, energized by an entrepreneurial environment, able to think big while diving deep, and open to iterating on processes as the company grows. Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with engineering and infrastructure teams to design, build, and improve the platform’s backend systems, file filters, and data stores to scale services effectively. Apply engineering experience to implement new platform features to drive growth, partnering with product and engineering teams to decompose large business requirements into smaller deliverables. Mentor peers and LILT’s community on advanced technical issues to support career growth. Improve technical excellence through code quality, code reviews, and increasing test coverage. Skills and Experience
7+ years of software development experience with Java and Python or other general purpose programming languages. 5+ years of experience leading a major software component. Proven ability to drive large-scale engineering efforts to completion and knowledge of industry trends and best practices for scaling cloud-based services. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Nice to Have
5+ years of experience with Okapi framework and file filters: XLIFF, XLIFF2, XML, JSON, Markdown, TTX filters, etc. Benefits
Compensation: At market salary, meaningful equity, 401(k) matching, and flexible time off plus company holidays. Medical benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus FSA/DFSA, HSA, and commuter benefits. Basic life insurance and short-term and long-term disability are provided. Paid parental leave after 6 months. Monthly lifestyle benefit stipend via Fringe to customize benefits to your lifestyle. Our Story
Our founders, Spence and John, met at Google while working on Google Translate. As researchers at Stanford and Berkeley, they sought to make information accessible to everyone. They left Google to build something better—LILT was born. Since 2015, LILT has focused on machine learning, enterprise-grade quality, large models, human-in-the-loop systems, and now agentic AI. Our Tech
What sets our platform apart: Brand-aware AI that learns your voice, tone, and terminology for accurate and consistent translations. Agentic AI workflows that automate the entire translation process from content ingestion to quality review to publishing. 100+ integrations with systems like Adobe Experience Manager, Webflow, Salesforce, GitHub, and Google Drive for content translation. Human-in-the-loop reviews via a global network of linguists for high-impact content requiring expert review. LILT in the News
Featured in The Software Report’s Top 100 Software Companies. LILT on the Inc. 5000 List. Patents powering AI and models in the industry. Check our news on our website. Information collected and processed as part of your application process, including any job applications you submit, is subject to LILT’s privacy policy at https://lilt.com/legal/privacy. We are committed to a fair, inclusive, and transparent hiring process. We may use AI and automated tools to assist in evaluating applications. All final hiring decisions are made by people. If you have concerns, require accommodations, or wish to opt out of AI in our hiring process, please contact recruiting@lilt.com. LILT is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on any characteristics protected by applicable laws. We are committed to fair employment practices. Compensation Range: $180K - $220K
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