About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented Backend Engineer with deep functional programming and Scala experience to join their dynamic team and contribute to groundbreaking projects in the enterprise generative AI space.

Our client leverages the power of AI to unlock the potential of enterprises. With the help of a skilled Backend Engineer, they aim to build the most advanced language models available in the industry, revolutionizing how companies interact with AI.

As a Backend Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining the backend infrastructure that powers their systems. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to build scalable and efficient solutions. Your expertise in Scala will be instrumental in implementing robust and high-performance backend services.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend systems and APIs using Scala and related technologies.
• Collaborate with data scientists and machine learning engineers to integrate AI models into the backend infrastructure.
• Optimize and scale backend services to handle large volumes of data and ensure high performance.
• Implement data storage and retrieval mechanisms, ensuring data integrity and security.
• Work closely with frontend developers to define and implement APIs that meet the requirements of the user interface.
• Collaborate with SREs to deploy and monitor backend services in a cloud environment.
• Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure adherence to coding standards.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies, and proactively suggest improvements to enhance the backend infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of recent professional experience in functional programming and Scala.
• Proficient in Cats Effect or similar technologies, such as ZIO, Monix, or Scalaz, to design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable, and resilient distributed systems.
• Exceptional understanding of backend development principles, including RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and database design.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of distributed systems, scalability, and performance optimization techniques.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and agile development methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to effectively articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 10+ years of functional programming experience.
• 7+ years of Scala programming experience.
• Several years of experience with Cats Effect.

Benefits & Perks

• Generous PTO, plus company holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Paid parental leave for all parents (12 weeks).
• Fertility and family planning support.
• Early-detection cancer testing through Galleri.
• Flexible spending account and dependent FSA options.
• Health savings account for eligible plans with company contribution.
• Annual work-life stipends for:
  • Company-wide off-sites and team off-sites.
• Competitive compensation, company stock options, and 401k.