Rise Technical17.04.26
AI SCORE 8.5

Senior Backend Software Engineer - AI Focus (Remote)

$150K–$250K/year

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer (AI) to join our dynamic team. This remote position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the technical direction of our AI systems while working with a high-caliber team. You will take ownership of building and scaling robust, production-grade platforms used by enterprise customers.

What You'll Do

  • Design and build core backend systems that power AI platform performance and reliability.
  • Develop scalable services using Python and FastAPI.
  • Own and evolve the data layer utilizing PostgreSQL and Supabase.
  • Work across cloud infrastructure, specifically AWS, and implement CI/CD practices.
  • Implement and scale observability tooling such as OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, and Grafana.

Requirements

  • Strong backend engineering experience with Python; FastAPI experience is a plus.
  • Passionate about agentic AI, ideally conversational AI or AI agents.
  • Understanding of PostgreSQL and data modeling.
  • Experience building and owning CI/CD pipelines in production environments.
  • Strong focus on testing, performance, and reliability.
  • Hands-on experience with observability (logs, metrics, tracing).
  • Background in building and scaling 0-1 systems in startup or high-growth environments.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with infrastructure as code tools like Terraform or CDK.
  • Familiarity with cloud-native architectures.

What We Offer

  • $150,000 – $250,000 salary range.
  • Meaningful equity options.
  • Comprehensive 401(k) plan.
  • Full benefits package including health and wellness.
  • Generous PTO policy.
  • Relocation support for those moving to Miami, Florida.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Why This Job8.5 of 10

This Senior Backend Software Engineer position offers a unique opportunity to work remotely with a competitive salary and equity options, all while contributing to cutting-edge AI systems.

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