Backend Software Engineer Overview
Join our innovative team as a Backend Software Engineer, where we are revolutionizing the hardware engineering landscape with our foundation model designed to enhance the design process dramatically. Our goal is to autonomously create cutting-edge hardware designs, pushing the boundaries of efficiency and affordability in the hardware industry.
About Us
We are dedicated to transforming the hardware design process. Founded by experienced leaders with backgrounds from NASA, Google, and Stanford University, we are backed by prestigious investors including Index Ventures, Scout Investments, and notable individuals from DeepMind and VMware.
About the Role
As a Backend Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining and optimizing our backend systems for reliability and performance. You will develop and integrate plugins for both Windows and Mac applications, implement scalable web crawlers for efficient data retrieval, and optimize deployment of large language models (LLMs) to enhance performance and reduce latency. Collaboration with cross-functional teams will be crucial as you deliver tailored backend solutions.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work at the forefront of hardware design innovation
- Collaborative environment with experts from diverse backgrounds
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Flexible working hours and remote work options
- Professional development opportunities with continuous learning support
- Chance to contribute to a rapidly growing company at the intersection of AI and semiconductors
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and optimize backend systems for reliability and performance.
- Develop and integrate plugins for Windows and Mac applications.
- Implement scalable web crawlers for efficient data retrieval.
- Optimize deployment of large language models (LLMs) for better performance and reduced latency.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored backend solutions.
- Conduct performance tuning, troubleshooting, and debugging to ensure minimal downtime.
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The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in backend development using Python, along with a strong understanding of backend frameworks, server-side technologies, and database management. Experience in building and integrating plugins for desktop applications and knowledge of web scraping techniques and implementing web crawlers are essential. Additionally, proficiency in deploying and optimizing large language models (LLMs) is highly desired.
Requirements
- Extensive experience in backend development using Python.
- Familiarity with C++ is a plus.
- Strong understanding of backend frameworks, server-side technologies, and database management.
- Experience in building and integrating plugins for desktop applications.
- Knowledge of web scraping techniques and implementing web crawlers.
- Experience with deploying and optimizing large language models (LLMs).
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Preferred Qualities
- Passion for backend development and continuous learning.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality solutions.
- Experience with cloud services and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking advancements in hardware engineering while working in a dynamic and collaborative environment. If you are passionate about backend development and eager to make an impact, we encourage you to apply and join us in transforming the future of hardware design.
