Principal Backend Engineer

Boston – hybrid workingSalary: Up to $200k + package!My AI focused start-up client is looking for an experienced Principal/Staff Engineer to join their growing team in Boston!ResponsibilitiesPassionate and enthusiastic Senior backend engineer who understands AI systems.Work closely with the engineering team, working on early product development, including designing and implementing a foundational new platform.Balance trade-offs for performance and usability for our initial customers. We want our platform to be easy to use, and for customers to get results fast.Collaborate with external researchers, design partners, and early customers.Solid stakeholder communication.Lead and coach junior engineers and help them upskill in the backend space.Requirements6+ years of full-time industry experience building and operating production systems with Python.Experience in modern cloud using tools like Terraform, CI / CD, etc.Experience with frameworks like Django, Flask or FastAPI.Solid public Cloud experience ideally in AWS.You’re a self-starter who is comfortable with ambiguity and open-ended technical challengesExperience leading and growing small engineering teams with a particular focus on Backend Development.You can balance building high quality, secure software with prioritizing company goalsWhat You Get In ReturnCompetitive salary and equity stake in the companyMedical, dental, and vision insurance401k benefitsUnlimited PTO policy & holiday shutdown last week of the yearPaid commuter benefits for employees working hybrid in BostonWeekly team lunches and dinnerSound like you? Please send across your updated CV, and we can arrange a confidential conversation to discuss in more detail.