Senior Software Engineer - Backend (Data)

The role

You will design and develop scalable backend services and APIs for the Data Org. You will own data flows and ML infrastructure including realtime audio/video processing, data processing orchestration, and database management.

What you will do

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and develop scalable and reliable backend services and APIs.
• Take ownership of critical components of the system from conception to deployment and maintenance.
• Practice quality assurance best practices including unit and integration testing.
• Optimize data processing pipelines and storage solutions.
• Integrate third-party services and data sources into the platform.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve issues related to infrastructure and operations.
• Implement best practices, tools, and technologies to enhance scalability, reliability, and maintainability.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science/Engineering, or 7+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Proven experience in backend development, with proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, or Go.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP).
• Familiarity with relational and non-relational databases, along with expertise in data modeling and database management.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a pragmatic and results-driven approach.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment with a high degree of autonomy and accountability.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with big data processing tools such as Flink and Spark.
• Experience with Python, Pydantic, FastAPI, and SQLAlchemy.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Prior experience in a startup or fast-growing environment.

Benefits

• Equity
• Low deductible health plans
• Flexible time away
• Family leave programs

Before you apply

• Company does not provide visa support or sponsorship for employees at this time.

About the company

Read AI brings intelligence to meetings to supercharge productivity. The company is a product-focused startup backed by $81 million in funding.