Recruiting from Scratch
Who is Recruiting from Scratch: Recruiting from Scratch is a talent firm that focuses on placing the best candidate for our clients. Our team is 100% remote and we work with teams across North America, South America, and Europe to help them hire.https://www.recruitingfromscratch.com/Backend Software Engineer - AI R&D IntegrationLocation: New York, NYCompany Stage: Recently acquired (stable startup within larger organization)Office Type: Hybrid (1-2 days in office)Salary: $180K-$210K ($200K-$250K total comp)Company DescriptionOur client is a cutting-edge AI company dedicated to transforming how organizations discover meaning in unstructured data. Recently acquired by a global organization, they maintain their innovative startup culture while enjoying the stability and resources of their parent company. Their platform delivers significantly more accurate, faster, and cost-effective solutions for document review in litigation, investigations, and compliance.What You Will DoCollaborate closely with R&D engineers to integrate experimental AI models and capabilities into production systemsDesign and maintain scalable backend architectures that support high-performance AI applicationsDevelop APIs that enable seamless interaction between new AI features and core platform componentsOptimize systems for the performance and low-latency demands of data-intensive legal applicationsSupport rapid iteration cycles through CI/CD processes to quickly prototype and deploy new AI capabilitiesBridge the gap between research innovations and production-ready featuresIdeal Candidate BackgroundExperience in backend development for production environments with exposure to AI model integrationStrong understanding of data structures, distributed system architecture, and API design for microservicesFamiliarity with tech stack including Python, C#, Java, PostgreSQL, Lucene, Qdrant, Docker, and KubernetesAcademic background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fieldAbility to balance rapid iteration with code quality and production stabilityUp-to-date knowledge of current AI/ML research, publications, and open-source modelsPreferred QualificationsExperience working with AI or ML teams at established companies or startups building AI productsBackground combining larger tech company experience with startup environmentsStrong academic credentials in ML Research or EngineeringExperience with CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions, CircleCI, and GradleCompensation and BenefitsCompetitive salary range of $180K-$210K with total compensation between $200K-$250KComprehensive benefits packageProfessional development opportunities in a rapidly growing fieldCollaborative and innovative company cultureHybrid work environment in NYC (1-2 days in office required)Ready to build the next generation of AI-powered legal technology? This role offers the perfect balance: the excitement and growth of a startup with the stability of an established organization. You'll work at the intersection of cutting-edge research and practical applications, turning AI innovations into powerful tools for the legal industry.