AI Platform Engineer

Brain Co. • San Francisco, CA

85d

About The Position

As an AI Platform Engineer at Brain Co., you will play a pivotal role in building and deploying state-of-the-art backend systems to automate various real-world problems. You will work directly with the customer to develop the product spec and building from zero. From designing robust and scalable architectures to optimizing performance and reliability, you will turn research breakthroughs into practical solutions for various nation states. This role is your opportunity to make a significant impact by making AI technology both accessible and influential.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience and an appetite for working directly with the customer to develop the software spec and build from zero.
• Experience with backend technologies, microservices, and cloud platforms.
• Demonstrated experience with modern backend frameworks, cloud compute and storage, RESTful APIs, and database management systems.
• Strong foundation in software design principles, data structures, and algorithms.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a proactive approach to challenges.
• Direct experience working with real-time streaming sensor data and time series databases and processing pipelines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Thrive in fast-paced environments where priorities or deadlines may compete.
• Eager to own problems end-to-end and willing to acquire any necessary knowledge to get the job done.
• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy advanced backend solutions that integrate AI to tackle real-world problems, particularly in automating complex, manual processes in government and industrial sectors.
• Utilize modern backend frameworks, microservices architecture, and cloud computing to build applications that apply AI to intricate optimization challenges.
• Interact directly with key customer stakeholders to apply pioneering AI solutions while working alongside experienced ex-founders, government officials/ministers, AI researchers, and engineers.
• Understand complex business challenges and deliver backend solutions powered by AI.
• Build scalable data pipelines, integrate industrial sensor networks, optimize application performance and reliability, and prepare systems for production.
• Engage in projects including optimizing energy production systems, modernizing core government workflows, or improving patient outcomes in public healthcare systems.
• Stay abreast of the latest developments in backend engineering and AI.
• Participate in code reviews, share knowledge, and set an example with high-quality engineering practices.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead by example.
• Monitor and maintain deployed applications to ensure they continue delivering value across various governments worldwide.

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus equity
• Daily lunches
• Commuter benefits
• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Unlimited PTO

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees