Principal AI Engineer - Backend Developer

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree

in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.

8+ years

in backend software engineering with

5+ years in Python development .

Strong experience in

AI / ML system integration , preferably with LLMs, embeddings, and agent-based architectures.

Proven track record in

cloud ecosystems

(AWS, Azure, GCP), with deep understanding of

cost optimization and performance tuning .

Hands-on experience with :

Databases : Neo4j, Pinecone, PostgreSQL (Aurora).

Frameworks : FastAPI, Flask, Django, LangChain, Haystack.

MLOps / LLMOps tools : model deployment, monitoring, retraining pipelines.

Familiarity with

DevOps, CI / CD, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) .

Excellent problem-solving, system design, and debugging skills.

Preferred Skills

Prior experience in a

stealth startup

or

0 → 1 product build

environment.

Knowledge of

FinOps practices

and cloud governance frameworks.

Exposure to

autonomous agent frameworks

and policy-as-code systems.

Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.

What We Offer

Founder-level equity participation

with long-term upside.

Opportunity to

define the AI backbone

of a next-generation enterprise platform.

A mission-driven environment combining

AI innovation with cloud cost and performance optimization .

Direct collaboration with world-class founders, advisors, and cloud / AI experts.