Backend Engineer

Cooperidge Consulting Firm

150d

About The Position

Cooperidge Consulting Firm is seeking, on behalf of a top AI technology partner, an experienced Senior Backend Engineer to help build scalable systems that power cutting-edge voice AI solutions. This fully remote role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of backend engineering and AI, contributing to products with global impact and scale.

Requirements

• Strong proficiency in Python and backend frameworks (FastAPI, Flask, Django).
• Proven experience designing and maintaining distributed backend systems.
• Solid understanding of system design, event-driven architectures, and message queues.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, monitoring tools, and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Pulumi).
• Excellent communication skills and collaborative mindset.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with voice or LLM-powered systems (STT, TTS, WebRTC, Twilio, LiveKit).
• Knowledge of ML pipeline orchestration and inference workflows.
• Proficiency with Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration.
• Experience working closely with ML teams on deployment and observability.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, low-latency backend systems for AI/voice applications.
• Build robust RESTful and gRPC APIs using microservices architecture.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate voice and machine learning technologies.
• Ensure system reliability through testing, monitoring, and CI/CD best practices.
• Contribute to infrastructure design and optimization across cloud platforms.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation – Salary aligned with experience and clearance level, plus performance-based bonuses.
• Health & Wellness – Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; mental health resources; HSA/FSA options.
• Retirement Planning – 401(k) with company match to help secure your future.
• Paid Time Off – Generous PTO, federal holidays, and sick leave to balance work and life.
• Professional Development – Reimbursement for certifications, conferences, and advanced training.
• Cutting-Edge Work Environment – Access to advanced tools, technologies, and classified projects at the forefront of signal processing research.
• Team Culture – Small, collaborative team setting with direct impact on project outcomes.
• Career Growth – Clear paths for advancement and opportunities to move into leadership or specialized technical roles.
• Security Perks – Roles requiring TS/SCI clearance come with stability and long-term project funding.
• Work-Life Balance – Flexible scheduling options where mission requirements allow.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior