Axiomatic_AI
Senior Software Engineer (Backend)
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Axiomatic_AI . 1 week ago – be among the first 25 applicants.
About us Axiomatic_AI is dedicated to accelerating R&D by developing the next generation of Automated Interpretable Reasoning, a verifiably truthful AI model built for reasoning in science and engineering, empowering engineers specifically in hardware design and Electronic Design Automation (EDA). Our mission is to revolutionize hardware design and simulation in the photonics and semiconductor industry.
Position Overview As a Senior Software Engineer (Backend) at Axiomatic, you will:
Design and build scalable backend services (FastAPI, FastMCP, Python)
Own key features end‑to‑end: from API design to database schema to deployment
Integrate AI capabilities (LLMs, Agents) into production systems
Collaborate with frontend, AI, and infrastructure teams on architecture and delivery
Ensure system reliability, performance, and security
Mentor other engineers as the team grows
Key Responsibilities
Architecture & Design
Contribute to system architecture and technical decisions
Design for scalability, reliability, and security
Propose and implement improvements to codebase and infrastructure
Document technical designs and API contracts
Ensure best practices are followed by the team
Backend Development
Design and implement REST APIs using FastAPI
Build scalable, maintainable, and testable services
Design database schemas and optimize SQL queries (PostgreSQL)
Integrate with external services (OpenAI, Anthropic)
Optimize API performance, latency, and throughput
Quality & Testing
Write comprehensive unit and integration tests
Participate in code reviews (give and receive feedback)Debug and resolve production issues
Maintain high code quality standards
Collaboration & Mentorship
Work closely with Tech Lead on architecture and roadmap
Partner with AI Platform Engineer on AI integrations
Mentor mid‑level engineers and share knowledge
Required Skills & Experience Must‑Have
7+ years of backend development experience
Deep knowledge in Python, FastAPI
Strong database skills: PostgreSQL, SQL, ORMs (SQLAlchemy)
Experience designing REST APIs: best practices, versioning, documentation
Cloud platform experience: GCP preferred (AWS, Azure acceptable)
Testing mindset: unit tests, integration tests, TDD
Version control & CI/CD: Git, GitHub Actions, Docker
Strong problem‑solving skills: debugging, performance optimization
Fluent in English (Spanish is a plus)
Nice‑to‑Have
Experience with FastMCP
Familiarity with LangChain, Pydantic AI or similar frameworks
Knowledge of async programming (asyncio, async/await)
Familiarity with AI/ML APIs (OpenAI, HuggingFace, Vertex AI)
Understanding of infrastructure as code (Terraform)
Experience with microservices architecture
Tech Stack Backend:
Python, FastAPI, SQLAlchemy, Pydantic AI, Alembic
Databases:
PostgreSQL, Redis (caching)
APIs:
REST, WebSockets, SSE
AI/ML:
OpenAI API, Anthropic, Gemini
Cloud:
Google Cloud Platform (Cloud Run, Cloud SQL, GCS, VPCs, Bucket)
Infrastructure:
Terraform, Docker
CI/CD:
GitHub Actions, Terraform
Testing:
pytest, pytest-asyncio, pytest-cov
What we offer
Stock Options Plan:
Empowering you to share in our success and growth.
Cutting‑Edge Tools:
Access to state‑of‑the‑art tools and collaborative opportunities with leading experts in AI, physics, hardware and EDA.
Work‑Life Balance:
Flexible work arrangements in one of our offices with potential options for remote work.
Professional Growth:
Opportunities to attend industry conferences, present research findings, and engage with the global AI research community.
Impact‑Driven Culture:
Join a passionate team focused on solving some of the most challenging problems at the intersection of AI and hardware.
Why join us? At Axiomatic_AI, you will be working on technology that drives innovation in AI for scientific and engineering applications aligned with our 10X30 mission. This is your opportunity to contribute to the development of new AI architectures that can reason coherently and produce interpretable and verifiable solutions. Consequently, see those ideas commercialized into products that will shape the future of hardware and computing, while collaborating with a global team of engineers and AI specialists. We believe in pushing the boundaries of what is possible and continuously seek to redefine the intersection of AI, with focus on formal consistency. If you’re ready to take your expertise in AI and physics to the next level, we want to hear from you!
Worried about not meeting every qualification? Studies show that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every listed requirement. At Axiomatic-AI, we are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If this role excites you but your background doesn’t perfectly match every qualification, we still encourage you to apply. You could be the perfect fit for this position or another opportunity with us.
Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type:
Full‑time
Job function:
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries:
Technology, Information and Internet
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Senior Software Engineer (Backend)
role at
Axiomatic_AI . 1 week ago – be among the first 25 applicants.
About us Axiomatic_AI is dedicated to accelerating R&D by developing the next generation of Automated Interpretable Reasoning, a verifiably truthful AI model built for reasoning in science and engineering, empowering engineers specifically in hardware design and Electronic Design Automation (EDA). Our mission is to revolutionize hardware design and simulation in the photonics and semiconductor industry.
Position Overview As a Senior Software Engineer (Backend) at Axiomatic, you will:
Design and build scalable backend services (FastAPI, FastMCP, Python)
Own key features end‑to‑end: from API design to database schema to deployment
Integrate AI capabilities (LLMs, Agents) into production systems
Collaborate with frontend, AI, and infrastructure teams on architecture and delivery
Ensure system reliability, performance, and security
Mentor other engineers as the team grows
Key Responsibilities
Architecture & Design
Contribute to system architecture and technical decisions
Design for scalability, reliability, and security
Propose and implement improvements to codebase and infrastructure
Document technical designs and API contracts
Ensure best practices are followed by the team
Backend Development
Design and implement REST APIs using FastAPI
Build scalable, maintainable, and testable services
Design database schemas and optimize SQL queries (PostgreSQL)
Integrate with external services (OpenAI, Anthropic)
Optimize API performance, latency, and throughput
Quality & Testing
Write comprehensive unit and integration tests
Participate in code reviews (give and receive feedback)Debug and resolve production issues
Maintain high code quality standards
Collaboration & Mentorship
Work closely with Tech Lead on architecture and roadmap
Partner with AI Platform Engineer on AI integrations
Mentor mid‑level engineers and share knowledge
Required Skills & Experience Must‑Have
7+ years of backend development experience
Deep knowledge in Python, FastAPI
Strong database skills: PostgreSQL, SQL, ORMs (SQLAlchemy)
Experience designing REST APIs: best practices, versioning, documentation
Cloud platform experience: GCP preferred (AWS, Azure acceptable)
Testing mindset: unit tests, integration tests, TDD
Version control & CI/CD: Git, GitHub Actions, Docker
Strong problem‑solving skills: debugging, performance optimization
Fluent in English (Spanish is a plus)
Nice‑to‑Have
Experience with FastMCP
Familiarity with LangChain, Pydantic AI or similar frameworks
Knowledge of async programming (asyncio, async/await)
Familiarity with AI/ML APIs (OpenAI, HuggingFace, Vertex AI)
Understanding of infrastructure as code (Terraform)
Experience with microservices architecture
Tech Stack Backend:
Python, FastAPI, SQLAlchemy, Pydantic AI, Alembic
Databases:
PostgreSQL, Redis (caching)
APIs:
REST, WebSockets, SSE
AI/ML:
OpenAI API, Anthropic, Gemini
Cloud:
Google Cloud Platform (Cloud Run, Cloud SQL, GCS, VPCs, Bucket)
Infrastructure:
Terraform, Docker
CI/CD:
GitHub Actions, Terraform
Testing:
pytest, pytest-asyncio, pytest-cov
What we offer
Stock Options Plan:
Empowering you to share in our success and growth.
Cutting‑Edge Tools:
Access to state‑of‑the‑art tools and collaborative opportunities with leading experts in AI, physics, hardware and EDA.
Work‑Life Balance:
Flexible work arrangements in one of our offices with potential options for remote work.
Professional Growth:
Opportunities to attend industry conferences, present research findings, and engage with the global AI research community.
Impact‑Driven Culture:
Join a passionate team focused on solving some of the most challenging problems at the intersection of AI and hardware.
Why join us? At Axiomatic_AI, you will be working on technology that drives innovation in AI for scientific and engineering applications aligned with our 10X30 mission. This is your opportunity to contribute to the development of new AI architectures that can reason coherently and produce interpretable and verifiable solutions. Consequently, see those ideas commercialized into products that will shape the future of hardware and computing, while collaborating with a global team of engineers and AI specialists. We believe in pushing the boundaries of what is possible and continuously seek to redefine the intersection of AI, with focus on formal consistency. If you’re ready to take your expertise in AI and physics to the next level, we want to hear from you!
Worried about not meeting every qualification? Studies show that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every listed requirement. At Axiomatic-AI, we are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If this role excites you but your background doesn’t perfectly match every qualification, we still encourage you to apply. You could be the perfect fit for this position or another opportunity with us.
Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type:
Full‑time
Job function:
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries:
Technology, Information and Internet
#J-18808-Ljbffr