Senior Backend Python Engineer

Summary

Join Podium, a leading provider of AI-powered solutions for local businesses, as a Senior Backend Python Engineer. You will be part of a team developing and deploying advanced AI applications using large language models (LLMs) to automate customer interactions. This role requires 5+ years of Python programming experience and a disciplined approach to testing. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, engage in rapid prototyping, and implement monitoring systems. Podium offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, parental leave, and more. If you are passionate about AI and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on programming experience with a modern language such as Python, Go, or Elixir AND proficiency in Python
• Disciplined approach to testing and quality assurance
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team setting
• Ability to solve ambiguous problems and thrive in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy advanced AI applications powered by large language models to help local businesses automate interactions and manage leads
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive the entire lifecycle of AI application development, from conception and design to implementation and maintenance
• Engage in rapid prototyping and iterative development to refine AI solutions based on real-world performance and feedback
• Implement monitoring and evaluation systems to track the effectiveness of AI applications in production, ensuring high reliability and user satisfaction
• Contribute to a culture of innovation by staying current with industry trends in AI and applying cutting-edge research to practical business solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience contributing to the architecture and design of large-scale distributed systems, in a hyper-growth SaaS setting
• Exceptional writing abilities with the capacity to craft and optimize prompts for generative AI models
• A keen interest in staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in AI and applying them to real-world problems

Benefits

• Open and transparent culture
• Life insurance, long and short-term disability coverage
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Fertility Benefits
• Generous vacation time, plus three 4-day summer holiday weekends
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k Plan with company matching
• Bi-annual swag drops with cool Podium gear and apparel
• A stellar HQ (Utah) gym with local professional coaches and classes offered
• Onsite HQ (Utah) child care center, subsidized for employees