Software Engineer

LEAD BACKEND ENGINEER – AI PLATFORM & SERVICESREMOTE (U.S.)$175,000 – $210,000 BASE + BENEFITSThe Opportunity We're partnering with a growing SaaS organization that is investing heavily in AI and advanced analytics to build the next generation of intelligent software solutions. The company is looking for a Lead Backend Engineer to play a key role in bringing AI-powered capabilities to market. You'll work at the intersection of software engineering, platform architecture, and machine learning, helping transform AI concepts into scalable, customer-facing products. This is a hands-on technical leadership position for someone who enjoys building systems, solving complex engineering challenges, and influencing technical direction without moving into people management.The Engineering Environment The team is focused on:Modern cloud-based platform developmentScalable backend architecture and distributed systemsProduction AI and machine learning applicationsClose collaboration between Engineering and Data SciencePlatform modernization and long-term technical strategyAgile development, CI/CD, and engineering best practicesWhat You'll DoDesign and build scalable backend systems that support AI-driven products and servicesDeploy and integrate technologies such as LLMs, generative AI, RAG, predictive models, and intelligent workflowsPartner with Data Science teams to move machine learning models from experimentation into productionCreate reusable services and infrastructure that accelerate future AI developmentLead technical initiatives from architecture and design through implementation and deploymentEvaluate emerging technologies and help shape platform strategyImprove performance, reliability, scalability, and security across the platformProvide technical guidance and communicate architectural recommendations to stakeholders and leadershipWhat We're Looking For15+ years of software engineering experienceDeep expertise in backend development with JavaExperience designing and supporting large-scale SaaS or enterprise platformsTrack record of delivering AI or machine learning solutions into production environmentsExperience working closely with Data Scientists and ML teamsStrong architecture, system design, and technical leadership capabilitiesCloud experience with AWS, Azure, or GCPStrong understanding of software quality, CI/CD, monitoring, security, and scalabilityExposure to technologies such as Python, FastAPI, LangChain, vector databases, RAG, ML pipelines, model serving, or LLM integrations is a plusWhy This RoleDirect influence on the company's AI strategy and roadmapBuild AI-powered products that have real customer impactHigh ownership and visibility across engineering leadershipWork alongside product, data science, and executive stakeholdersOpportunity to solve challenging technical problems at scaleFully remote work environmentCompetitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packageThis is an excellent opportunity for a senior-level backend engineer who wants to remain hands-on while helping shape the future of AI-enabled products. The ideal candidate has a strong Java foundation, has successfully delivered AI capabilities into production, and enjoys turning innovative ideas into scalable, real-world solutions.