Architect, build, and maintain scalable backend infrastructure in Python
Design resilient APIs, optimize data pipelines, and ensure system reliability
Help integrate and test data from third-party APIs, including LLM providers like OpenAI and Anthropic
Debug and troubleshoot issues across the stack to ensure reliability and performance
Integrate with major AI APIs, managing performance, cost, and observability
Influence long-term technical direction and backend architecture
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through code reviews and coaching
Collaborate across the stack to ship product features quickly and reliably

Requirements

7+ years of experience building resilient, performant, and scalable backend systems for user-facing or B2B products
Expertise in Python or similar and distributed systems
Strong database design skills (MongoDB or similar)
Proven experience integrating with third-party APIs at scale
Proficiency with cloud platforms (preferably GCP), observability tools, and CI/CD workflows
Excellent communication and leadership-influence skills
Must be able to work in our Seattle office 2–3 days per week (hybrid model)

Benefits

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