Ikuto
Senior Software Engineer (Backend) - Python - AI-Driven Research Platform (Sunny
Ikuto, Sunnyvale, California, United States, 94087
Senior Engineer (Backend) - Define the Future of AI-Driven Research
We're looking for a Senior Backend Engineer
(Python) to join a groundbreaking, Series A-funded AI research platform that is currently defining a new category in the market. This company is experiencing explosive growth, having doubled its revenue in the last four months and is on track to more than double again by the end of the year. They are moving fast and need technical leaders who thrive in an ambiguous, high-impact environment.
Key Role Details Job Title:
Senior Engineer, Backend Location:
Downtown San Francisco (In-Office 4-5 days a week) Compensation:
$160,000 - $220,000 Salary Equity:
Generous Hiring Goal:
3 Backend Engineers
Your Impact & Responsibilities This role offers exceptional ownership and requires you to operate with a high degree of autonomy. You will be expected to essentially act as your own Product Manager (PM), driving projects from concept to completion and shipping features constantly.
Core Engineering:
Utilize your expertise in
Python
and
Django
to build and scale the core research platform. This is a product engineering opportunity. LLM/AI Innovation:
Pushing the boundaries of what is possible by working on
Research & Development (R&D)
and building net new functionality using Large Language Models (LLMs) Product Focus:
Directly contribute to the platform's core offering: an AI moderator that conducts qualitative interviews for user research teams at major enterprise companies.
The Ideal Candidate Profile The client is looking for experienced engineers who are comfortable operating without a prescriptive process.
Experience:
3+ years of professional experience, as well as extensive knowledge of Python/Django and SQL databases (Postgres preferred).
Experience deploying and managing services on AWS and familiarity with WebRTC, real- time data streaming, or AI/ML infrastructure is highly beneficial.
Background Preference:
Candidates with previous experience at a
startup or smaller company
(Series D and under) are strongly preferred.
Work-Life Balance:
This is
not
a 996 company. The expectation is intense work during the day, with a commitment to a healthy balance.
Career Trajectory:
The team is committed to
aggressive career growth
and promoting from within. Engineers joining now are expected to quickly move into
technical or people leadership
roles.
Important Notes: Visa Sponsorship:
The company
does not sponsor visas . Relocation:
They are open to relocation and can assist candidates moving to San Francisco.
We're looking for a Senior Backend Engineer
(Python) to join a groundbreaking, Series A-funded AI research platform that is currently defining a new category in the market. This company is experiencing explosive growth, having doubled its revenue in the last four months and is on track to more than double again by the end of the year. They are moving fast and need technical leaders who thrive in an ambiguous, high-impact environment.
Key Role Details Job Title:
Senior Engineer, Backend Location:
Downtown San Francisco (In-Office 4-5 days a week) Compensation:
$160,000 - $220,000 Salary Equity:
Generous Hiring Goal:
3 Backend Engineers
Your Impact & Responsibilities This role offers exceptional ownership and requires you to operate with a high degree of autonomy. You will be expected to essentially act as your own Product Manager (PM), driving projects from concept to completion and shipping features constantly.
Core Engineering:
Utilize your expertise in
Python
and
Django
to build and scale the core research platform. This is a product engineering opportunity. LLM/AI Innovation:
Pushing the boundaries of what is possible by working on
Research & Development (R&D)
and building net new functionality using Large Language Models (LLMs) Product Focus:
Directly contribute to the platform's core offering: an AI moderator that conducts qualitative interviews for user research teams at major enterprise companies.
The Ideal Candidate Profile The client is looking for experienced engineers who are comfortable operating without a prescriptive process.
Experience:
3+ years of professional experience, as well as extensive knowledge of Python/Django and SQL databases (Postgres preferred).
Experience deploying and managing services on AWS and familiarity with WebRTC, real- time data streaming, or AI/ML infrastructure is highly beneficial.
Background Preference:
Candidates with previous experience at a
startup or smaller company
(Series D and under) are strongly preferred.
Work-Life Balance:
This is
not
a 996 company. The expectation is intense work during the day, with a commitment to a healthy balance.
Career Trajectory:
The team is committed to
aggressive career growth
and promoting from within. Engineers joining now are expected to quickly move into
technical or people leadership
roles.
Important Notes: Visa Sponsorship:
The company
does not sponsor visas . Relocation:
They are open to relocation and can assist candidates moving to San Francisco.