Senior Software Engineer (Backend) - AI/ML

ClickHouse • San Francisco, CA

22h • Remote

About The Position

The AI/ML Engineering team builds and operates ClickHouse's AI and machine learning products end-to-end. This includes the Agentic Data Stack, AI Functions, chDB, the in-Console copilot, and the AI/ML partnerships that distribute them — together with the shared components and expertise that let every other ClickHouse team ship AI in the surfaces they own. Our team is looking for highly skilled and experienced software engineers to join us, who will be responsible for designing, building, and operating the products that make ClickHouse the platform of choice for agents and data scientists.

Requirements

• 5+ years of software engineering experience in production environments
• Exposure to working directly with AI/ML technologies
• Backend development experience in TypeScript or Python, with a focus on API design and service architecture
• A high level of ownership and can drive features from concept to production with minimal supervision
• Ability to thrive in collaborative environments and can effectively communicate technical concepts to diverse stakeholders
• Backend development experience in one of Python, Go, or TypeScript, with a focus on API design and service architecture

Nice To Haves

• Experience integrating and deploying AI/ML models in production systems, including working with inference APIs and vector databases
• Familiarity with cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, particularly services related to AI/ML deployment
• Understanding of database systems and data processing pipelines, with ClickHouse experience being a significant plus

Responsibilities

• Design and implement AI-powered features across the full stack, from backend inference services to intuitive frontend interfaces within the ClickHouse Cloud platform.
• Create robust, scalable APIs that connect ClickHouse's database capabilities with modern AI/ML inference systems and external/internal AI services.
• Implement and maintain integrations with the broader AI/ML ecosystem and standards, ensuring that ClickHouse as a technology works seamlessly with popular frameworks and tools.
• Integrate models into production systems with proper monitoring, versioning, observability, and evaluation.
• Participate in the daytime oncall rotation along with the rest of the team.
• Build responsive, intuitive user interfaces that make complex AI functionalities accessible and valuable to users of all technical backgrounds.
• Design and implement developer tools, SDKs, and documentation that enable users to leverage ClickHouse’s AI/ML capabilities.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment
• Employer contributions towards your healthcare
• Stock options
• Flexible time off in the US, generous entitlement in other countries
• A USD$500 Home office setup if you’re a remote employee
• Global Gatherings – We believe in the power of in-person connection and offer opportunities to engage with colleagues at company-wide offsites.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed