Lead Engineer, Back-end

Our Engineering team ensures Code and Theory delivers scalable, high-performance, web applications that delight users. We always strive to balance the demanding nature of working on cutting-edge technologies with the real-world demands of high-performance web applications. Working in collaboration with our multi-disciplinary engineering, design, and quality assurance teams, you will build software that solves real-world problems for incredible clients.

Our Back-end Engineers partner with our cross-functional teams to identify and implement innovative technologies that ensure server-side applications are robust, secure, efficient, and drive business growth. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Be a hands-on leader to engineering teams in successfully delivering scalable, maintainable, and secure features to our customers; advocating for clean code, process enhancements, and continuous improvements
• Integrate Foundation Model LLMs and internal RAG systems into backend services
• Implement workflow orchestration logic to manage task dependencies and execution order
• Collaborate with AI specialists to effectively integrate LLMs and RAG systems
• Work closely with frontend developers and other team members to ensure seamless integration of backend components
• Ensure the system is scalable and efficient, capable of handling high loads and complex workflows
• Implement asynchronous processing, caching mechanisms, and optimize communication protocols
• Implement logging, monitoring, and alerting mechanisms to track system performance and agent activities
• Adhere to best practices for data privacy and security, including encryption and compliance with relevant regulations
• Write clear, comprehensive technical documentation for developed components
• Develop unit tests, integration tests, and conduct thorough testing to ensure reliability and robustness
• Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner within project constraints
• Cultivate a collaborative working environment and a culture of technical ownership

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• 8 years minimum experience in software programming, specializing in back-end software development
• Programming Languages: Proven experience with Python, and experience with Go or Java is a plus
• Workflow Orchestration: Deep understanding of designing and implementing complex workflows. Experience with LangChain is a plus. 
• AI Integration: Familiarity with AI frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and working knowledge of LLMs
• APIs and Communication Protocols: Experience with RESTful APIs, gRPC, and asynchronous communication
• Databases: Proficiency with both SQL and NoSQL databases; experience with state management
• Messaging Systems: Experience with message brokers like RabbitMQ or Apache Kafka
• Containerization and Orchestration: Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for deploying scalable applications
• Security: Understanding of authentication, authorization, …