About the company
Our client is a fast-growing software company.
The role
Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Lead backend engineering on platform components, owning work from initial design to live release while guiding a growing group of engineers.
What you'll do
- Design and build central backend components for AI systems, such as isolation, routing, evaluation and monitoring services.
- Build scalable backend systems for demanding enterprise customers, including dedicated on-premises deployments.
- Drive work independently across the full lifecycle, from initial system choices to live deployment.
- Provide hands-on leadership for other engineers, shaping priorities and developing their skills as the group expands.
- Work with customers to clear obstacles so enterprise rollouts keep moving.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Proficiency in Python and TypeScript.
- Proven experience taking features from zero to one at a startup or large technology company, building and shipping end-to-end.
- Hands-on experience with container orchestration and packaging tooling.
- Ability to lead engineers and manage people.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related STEM field.
Bonus points
- Hands-on experience with AI agents, large language models or agent infrastructure in a professional or founder capacity.
- Familiarity with the design patterns behind LLM-based systems, including isolation, telemetry and testing approaches.
- One or more years of experience leading engineering teams as a tech lead or manager.
Benefits
Compensation and benefits
- Base salary: USD 225,000 to 320,000 per year
- Equity
- Health, dental and vision coverage
- Unlimited paid time off
Location and work model
- San Francisco, California, United States
- On-site
- 5 days per week in office
- Full-time
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