Senior Software Engineer (Backend) - Materia AI

Employer Industry: Legal and Financial Software Solutions

Why consider this job opportunity:

1. Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
2. Hybrid work model with flexibility to work 2-3 days a week in the office
3. Comprehensive benefits including flexible vacation, mental health days, and wellness resources
4. Access to LinkedIn Learning and internal talent marketplace for professional development
5. Join a globally recognized company committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion
6. Contribute to purpose-driven work that supports justice, truth, and transparency

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):

1. Develop and maintain backend services using Python, FastAPI, and PostgreSQL
2. Implement AI orchestration systems integrating LLMs from various providers
3. Design APIs and backend logic for real-time AI interactions
4. Ensure backend systems are secure, scalable, and optimized for AI applications
5. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate AI capabilities into real-world applications

What is Required (Qualifications):

1. Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
2. Minimum of 4 years of experience in backend development, building scalable web services and APIs
3. Strong proficiency in Python, with experience in FastAPI, PostgreSQL, and AWS
4. Experience in API and data model design, along with strong debugging skills
5. Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across functions

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):

1. Experience with AI-driven systems, agent-based architectures, or AI APIs from providers like OpenAI and Anthropic
2. Knowledge of vector databases, embeddings, or search-based AI
3. Strong opinions on backend testing strategies and automation