Backend engineer

Adaptive ML • New York, NY

75d

About The Position

As a Backend Engineer on our Product Team, you will help transform our technology into exceptional products. Our products allow companies to build more singular generative AI experiences with deeper personalization through reinforcement learning. We prioritize product quality, with a bias for clarity, responsiveness, and robustness, achieved through attention to detail across frontend and backend systems. You will work on the backend powering our product, collaborating closely with frontend and Technical Staff to implement new features. Challenges may include interfacing with complex GPU workloads (e.g., distributed inference/training) in a robust way and building scalable abstractions. We are looking for self-driven, ambitious individuals interested in contributing to a highly technical product that prioritizes robustness, accessibility, and responsiveness. As this is an early role, you will have the opportunity to shape our product team as we grow.

Requirements

• Significant experience (at least 6-10 years) in software development
• Strong software engineering skills, with a focus on robustness and performance
• Strong knowledge and experience of PostgreSQL
• Minimal knowledge of Python
• A track record of shipping ambitious technical products under tight deadlines
• A deep concern for user experience
• Passionate about the future of generative AI, and eager to build foundational technology to help machines deliver more singular experiences

Responsibilities

• Design, iterate, and implement the backend of our products
• Develop high-quality Rust software, with elevated standards of performance and robustness
• Construct systematic processes for product development, helping remove unknowns in our strategy
• Contribute to our product roadmap aligning the needs of our Commercial Team with the latest advancements from our Technical Team
• Report clearly on your work to a distributed collaborative team, with a bias for asynchronous written communication

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical (health, dental, and vision) insurance
• 401(k) plan with 4% matching (or equivalent)
• Unlimited PTO — we strongly encourage at least 5 weeks each year
• Mental health, wellness, and personal development stipends
• Visa sponsorship if you wish to relocate to New York or Paris

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees