Lead Software Engineer (Backend) - Materia AI

Employer Industry: Legal and Accounting Software Solutions

Why consider this job opportunity:

1. Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
2. Flexible hybrid work model (2-3 days a week in the office)
3. Comprehensive benefits including flexible vacation, mental health days off, and employee incentive programs
4. Access to LinkedIn Learning and internal Talent Marketplace for professional development
5. Chance to contribute to meaningful work that promotes justice 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. Monitor and enhance system performance for AI-driven 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. 6-8 years of experience in backend development, building scalable web services and APIs
3. Strong Python skills, with experience in FastAPI, PostgreSQL, and AWS
4. Experience in distributed systems, API, and data model design
5. Strong debugging skills and ability to build production-grade software

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

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