Senior Staff Backend Engineer

Summary

Join Invisible Technologies, a leading AI training and scaling partner, as a Staff Backend Engineer. Lead the technical design and development of scalable backend systems for AI-powered applications using a modern backend stack (Python, Django, Postgres, GCP, Docker/Kubernetes) and GenAI frameworks. You will architect, build, and optimize APIs and workflow systems, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure best practices in architecture, security, and operations. Mentorship within the engineering team is also expected. The role requires extensive Python experience, GenAI framework experience, cloud platform experience (GCP preferred), and expertise in container technologies. Competitive pay, bonuses, and equity are offered.

Requirements

• Extensive Python programming experience
• Recent experience building tools and applications using GenAI frameworks (OpenAI or others), either in professional roles or advanced side projects
• Experience with cloud platforms (GCP preferred)
• Deep expertise in container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Mastery of workflow systems, event-driven architectures, and API development
• Proficiency in modular software architecture and best practices for scalable system design
• Experience designing and managing enterprise software systems with a focus on security, observability, and operations
• Extensive use of version control systems, particularly Git
• Strong documentation skills for design specifications and implementation details
• Excellent communication skills, ability to clearly convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design and development of scalable backend systems for AI-powered applications
• Architect, build, and optimize APIs and workflow systems, including GraphQL subscriptions and event-driven architectures
• Leverage GenAI frameworks to design and deploy intelligent tools and features
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, operations, and AI teams to deliver reliable, scalable systems
• Ensure best practices in modular architecture, security, observability, and operational excellence
• Act as a mentor within the engineering team, supporting best practices and technical growth

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Django, Postgres, Doppler, Backstage, and observability tools like Datadog, Sentry are a big plus

Benefits

Bonuses and equity are included in offers above entry level