Location: This remote position requires an overlap with US Pacific Timezone.
What are we looking for?We're in search of a Staff Software Engineer who brings a passion for innovation and problem-solving, not limited to traditional coding. This role is for those with deep expertise in server-side languages, database technologies, and cloud infrastructure, excited to design and build the backbone of our AI solutions. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in enhancing our AI capabilities, developing high-performance back-end systems, and integrating advanced AI into data teams' daily workflows.
Qualifications:
Required:- 10+ years of experience building Python-based web application backends and the infrastructure on which they run
- Extensive experience in building scalable back-end systems, APIs, and microservices
- Deep understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Preferred:- Experience with FastAPI for building high-performance APIs
- Familiarity with AI and machine learning concepts, particularly in the context of Large Language Models (LLMs)
- Strong proficiency in SQL, including query profiling, optimization, and performance tuning
- Experience with SQL Abstract Syntax Tree (AST) analysis and working with SQL parsers (e.g., sqlglot)
Why you should join Altimate AIProjects You'll Work On:
- Backend Integration of LLM Architectures: Lead the development and maintenance of the backend infrastructure that powers state-of-the-art Large Language Model (LLM) architectures, including RAG, ReAct, and Agent-based systems. Architect data pipelines for processing extensive datasets and devise AI-powered endpoints crucial for our SaaS application and VSCode Extension.
- Graph-Based Data Structure Design: Design and develop large-scale graph-based data structures that effectively model complex data stores. Create intricate, efficient structures that can be fed to our AI applications as context, ensuring both scalability and performance.
- Intelligent SQL Ecosystem: Lead the design and development of a comprehensive SQL intelligence system encompassing query optimization, dynamic pipeline generation, and data lineage tracking. Leverage expertise in SQL query profiling, AST analysis, and parsing to create a sophisticated engine focused on query performance improvements and implementing granular column-level lineage.
Impact:
- Innovation at the Forefront: Push the boundaries of software engineering by combining traditional techniques with cutting-edge AI technologies.
- High Visibility & Impact: Directly affect the productivity and capabilities of global data teams, as your contributions will be crucial to the daily operations of thousands of users spread across 100s of countries.
- Open Source Contribution: As part of our commitment to the developer community, you will contribute to our open-source initiatives, gaining recognition in the tech community.
- Career Growth: This role is a launchpad into the rapidly advancing field of AI, offering exposure to state-of-the-art technologies and generative AI applications.
What We Offer- Competitive salary and equity
- Base Salary Range: $60,000 - $120,000 [influenced by your expertise, where you live, how the interview goes, and how well you match the role]
- Equity: 0.0% - 0.4%
- Extensive professional development opportunities and resources for continuous learning
- Dynamic and intellectually stimulating work environment with a team of talented engineers
- Opportunities to shape the direction of the company and leave a lasting impact
How to ApplyIf this sounds like the perfect role for you, we can't wait to meet you! Apply now and let's build something amazing together.
