Senior Software Engineer - AI Platform Performance
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer (AI Platform Performance) to join our dynamic team in Miami, Florida. In this role, you will take end-to-end ownership of AI systems, transforming them into highly scalable and reliable platforms. This is a unique opportunity to shape the technical direction of our AI initiatives from day one, with a competitive salary ranging from $150,000 to $250,000, plus equity and additional benefits.
What You'll Do
- Lead the design and development of AI platform performance, reliability, and observability tools.
- Engage in backend development using Python and FastAPI.
- Own the data layer utilizing PostgreSQL and Supabase.
- Manage platform infrastructure with AWS, CI/CD, and Terraform.
- Oversee observability using tools like OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, and Grafana.
Requirements
- Strong proficiency in backend development with Python (FastAPI preferred).
- Deep understanding of SQL/PostgreSQL.
- Proven experience in designing and managing production CI/CD pipelines.
- Strong background in automated testing and reliability-focused engineering.
- Hands-on expertise in observability (logs, metrics, traces).
- Experience in building and scaling systems in fast-paced environments.
Nice to Have
- Experience with cloud infrastructure management.
- Knowledge of messaging/telephony systems.
- Familiarity with software development best practices.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary with equity options.
- Comprehensive relocation support.
- 401(k) plan and medical benefits.
- Paid time off (PTO) and clear progression paths.
- Opportunity to work in a highly profitable AI start-up environment.
This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI systems in a rapidly growing start-up. With competitive pay and relocation support, it's an attractive position for senior engineers.
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Who Will Succeed Here
Proficiency in Python and FastAPI to develop high-performance APIs, with a deep understanding of asynchronous programming to optimize AI workloads.
Strong experience with AWS cloud services and CI/CD pipelines, ensuring seamless deployment and scalability of AI platforms while managing infrastructure as code using Terraform.
Analytical mindset with a focus on performance monitoring and optimization, utilizing tools like OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, and Grafana to ensure system reliability and responsiveness.
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