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Lead Software Engineer - Backend AI Agents

Lead Software Engineer - Backend AI Agents

InnovativeAI, Inc.Delhi, IN
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Remote
Job description

About the Role :

Take the lead in architecting the future of enterprise AI. As a Lead Software Engineer - Backend AI Agents, you'll be driving agent-based AI innovation directly under the CTO. This role is a rare opportunity to shape product direction while leading development of cutting-edge LLM-integrated systems.

What You'll Be Working On :

  • Provide technical leadership in AI Agent development initiatives
  • Architect, design, and evaluate backend infrastructure and workflows
  • Guide junior and senior engineers through code reviews and mentorship
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, UX, and AI Research teams
  • Integrate and optimize LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.)
  • Design scalable and efficient AI agent systems using best-practice templates
  • Deploy and operate AI services on cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
  • Optimize database performance and agent reliability
  • Stay ahead of AI trends by evaluating new agent orchestration frameworks

Tech Stack & Tools :

  • Languages & Frameworks : Go, TypeScript, Express
  • Cloud & Infra : AWS (Lambda, Glue, API Gateway, ElasticBeanstalk, Batch)
  • Databases : Aurora, ElasticSearch, Athena
  • Frontend : TypeScript, React, Amplify
  • Monitoring : DataDog
  • Collaboration Tools : GitHub, Slack, Gather, Figma

    • Must-Have Requirements :

  • Proven experience building and scaling production-grade backend systems
  • Strong understanding of AI Agent system architecture and LLM integration
  • Project or team leadership experience in engineering organizations
  • Expertise in deploying systems to AWS, GCP, or Azure
  • Experience with database performance optimization and schema design
  • Hands-on with LLM APIs and MCP (Model Context Protocol)
  • Business-level English communication skills

    • Highly Preferred Skills :

  • Familiarity with LangChain, Rasa, Restack, or other agent frameworks
  • Experience with agent benchmarking and performance evaluation
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Experience leading projects at startups or R&D orgs

    • What We're Looking For :

  • A strategic thinker who thrives at the intersection of engineering and innovation
  • A hands-on leader ready to architect and build from scratch
  • Someone excited by emerging AI and enterprise-grade deployment
  • Passion for performance, scalability, and operational excellence

    • Benefits :

  • Full-remote & full-flex work style
  • High-performance MacBook
  • Book purchasing allowance
  • Uber Eats coupons
  • Resort Works access
  • Weekly team lunch
  • Medical checkups & travel support

    • Company Information :

    Industry : SaaS / AI Solutions

    Position : Lead Software Engineer - Backend AI Agents

    Employment Type : Full-time

    Location : Tokyo, Japan (Japan-based, Remote OK)

    Work Style : Hybrid

    Why Join Us?

  • Shape the direction of agent-based AI products in a hypergrowth startup
  • Collaborate with world-class engineers from 16+ countries
  • Stay on the frontier of LLMs, orchestration frameworks, and scalable architecture
  • Join a Forbes 30 Under 30-led team transforming enterprise sales with AI

    • (ref : hirist.tech)

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