Senior Python Backend Engineer

Summary

Join Turing, a rapidly growing AI company, as a high-caliber backend engineer. You will focus on implementing real-world services as modular APIs using a test-driven approach. This role demands expertise in Python and a proven ability to build and scale large systems. Engineering excellence, crisp documentation, and robust database design are crucial. The position offers competitive compensation, flexible working hours, and a full-time remote opportunity. Turing values diversity and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience with practical, production-grade Python
• Hands-on experience with Test Driven Development (TDD)
• Proven ability to build and scale large systems at high velocity
• Strong fundamentals in database schema design and data modeling
• Able to work at a rapid pace without sacrificing clarity or correctness

Responsibilities

• Implementing real-world services as modular, production-ready APIs
• Creating and maintaining excellent, developer-friendly documentation
• Following a strict Test Driven Development approach: tests first, code second
• Building at maximum velocity without compromising on reliability or maintainability
• Designing and iterating on scalable database schemas for each service integration

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with LLM function calling protocols and paradigms

Benefits

• Amazing work culture (Super collaborative & supportive work environment; 5 days a week)
• Awesome colleagues (Surround yourself with top talent from Meta, Google, LinkedIn etc. as well as people with deep startup experience)
• Competitive compensation
• Flexible working hours
• Full-time remote opportunity