Senior Software Engineer (Backend / AI / Python / LLM)

Senior Software Engineer (Backend / AI / Python / LLM)$150,000 – $210,000 + Equity + 401(k) + Medical + PTO + Relocation + ProgressionMiami, Florida – Fully Onsite (Relocation Supported)Join a high-growth AI start-up building backend systems powering conversational AI agents for outbound calls, delivered as production-grade enterprise platforms.Shape the technical direction at the leading edge of conversational AI, working on LLM agent systems and scalable, reliable backend infrastructure within a high-caliber engineering team.Backed by top-tier investors and experienced operators from leading AI companies, the business has achieved strong product-market fit, is operating at the leading edge of AI innovation, and is now approaching its Series C stage of growth. They have an entrepreneurial, high-ownership culture that encourages engineers to think independently, challenge assumptions, and build creative, outside-the-box solutions.You’ll be based onsite in Miami, owning the design and development of core backend and platform systems that power performance, reliability, and scale. You’ll work primarily across a modern backend: Python/FastAPI services, LLM integrations, data infrastructure, and cloud environments, while helping set the engineering standard as the team grows.This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys solving hard backend and AI infrastructure problems, and wants clear progression.The Person:• Strong backend engineering experience with Python (FastAPI a plus)• Experience working with or integrating LLMs / AI systems• Strong understanding of PostgreSQL and data modeling• Strong focus on testing, performance, and reliability• Experience scaling backend systems in high-growth environments• Looking to join a high-performance, ambitious engineering environmentThe Role:• Design and build core backend systems powering LLM and AI platform performance• Develop scalable Python / FastAPI services• Own and evolve the data layer (PostgreSQL / Supabase)• Work within a high-calibre, AI-obsessed engineering team• Venture-backed start-up with product-market fit, approaching Series CFully onsite in Miami - Modern, open plan office in a great location!