Principal AI Engineer - Backend Developer

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 8+ years in backend software engineering with 5+ years in Python development.
• Strong experience in AI/ML system integration, preferably with LLMs, embeddings, and agent-based architectures.
• Proven track record in cloud ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP), with deep understanding of cost optimization and performance tuning.
• Hands-on experience with:
• Databases: Neo4j, Pinecone, PostgreSQL (Aurora).
• Frameworks: FastAPI, Flask, Django, LangChain, Haystack.
• MLOps/LLMOps tools: model deployment, monitoring, retraining pipelines.
• Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent problem-solving, system design, and debugging skills.

Preferred Skills

• Prior experience in a stealth startup or 0 → 1 product build environment.
• Knowledge of FinOps practices and cloud governance frameworks.
• Exposure to autonomous agent frameworks and policy-as-code systems.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.

What We Offer

• Founder-level equity participation with long-term upside.
• Opportunity to define the AI backbone of a next-generation enterprise platform.
• A mission-driven environment combining AI innovation with cloud cost and performance optimization.
• Direct collaboration with world-class founders, advisors, and cloud/AI experts.