# Staff Software Engineer

**Company:** [Extend](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/extend)
**Location:** New York, NY
**Role:** Backend Engineering
**Salary:** $250k – $300k/yr
**Experience:** 7+ years
**Skills:** AI/ML, LLMs, Python, Kubernetes, Postgres, AWS, Docker, React, TypeScript, Document Processing
**Posted:** 2024-12-15

> Builds scalable systems for document processing using LLMs and AI/ML, designs novel human-AI interfaces, and owns end-to-end projects in a high-growth startup. Requires 7+ years experience deploying production AI systems with high agency.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Build and maintain durable, scalable systems capable of processing 10s of millions of data points per month.
- Design and implement human ↔ AI interfaces for designing and understanding document processing.
- Have complete ownership over large areas of product and engineering with direct customer relationships.
- Work directly with CEO, CTO, and founding members to build out the team.

## Requirements
- 7+ years of experience building complex software systems in production environments.
- Experience at high-growth startups.
- Ability to take abstract projects end-to-end with high agency.
- Experience deploying AI/ML systems into production environments.

## Nice-to-Haves
- Experience with developer tools.

## Benefits
- 90% health insurance premium coverage.
- Relocation for candidates outside of NYC.
- Unlimited PTO.
- Daily lunch & snacks covered (plus dinner if late).
- Unlimited token/tooling access.
- Learning and development investment.

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