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Distyl AIDistyl AISan Francisco, CA

Software Engineer - Back End

Builds and scales AI-native backend infrastructure and cloud-native microservices using Python and Kubernetes for enterprise AI workflows. Requires 3+ years backend experience with cloud platforms and DevOps tools.

150k – 250k/yr
Hybrid3+ YOEBackend Engineering

About the role

Key Responsibilities

  • Build & Scale AI-Native Infrastructure: Develop and refine a platform where AI builds, optimizes, and operates AI-powered workflows. Define how AI automation integrates into traditional enterprise infrastructure.
  • Develop Cloud-Native Microservices & Scalable AI Systems: Design and build secure, high-performance backend services deployed across AWS/GCP/Azure or on-prem Kubernetes environments. Build using Python, FastAPI, SQLAlchemy, Alembic, and modern DevOps tools to develop scalable, reliable AI infrastructure.
  • Optimize System Performance & Reliability: Ensure high-availability, security, and observability of AI-native workflows. Implement best practices for ML/AI Ops, distributed computing, and scalable service orchestration.
  • Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Partner with Forward-Deployed Engineers (FDEs), AI Researchers, and business SMEs to translate real-world operational needs into platform capabilities. Advocate for strong software engineering and DevOps practices, driving high coding standards and scalable architectures.

Requirements

  • Proficiency in Backend & Systems Engineering. Expertise in Python, Java, Golang, or C++ for building scalable, high-performance systems
  • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, CI/CD, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), and infrastructure as code
  • Strong interest in AI-native development, leveraging tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Cursor in engineering workflows
  • Experience with security, distributed systems, storage, ML/AI Ops, and large-scale observability is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base salary range: $150K – $250K, depending on experience, location, and level
  • Meaningful equity
  • 100% covered medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents
  • 401(k) with additional perks (e.g., commuter benefits, in‑office lunch)
  • Access to state‑of‑the‑art models, generous usage of modern AI tools

Skills

PythonJavaGoC++KubernetesFastAPISqlalchemyAlembicAWSGCPAzureCI/CDDistributed SystemsMl/Ai Ops
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