Senior AI Backend Engineer

Senior Python Engineer (AI/Backend)

Full-time remote position focused on Python development, software engineering, and AI integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development of complex Python applications using the Django framework
• Design and build AI-powered features, including Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines and intelligent search systems
• Integrate LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.) and other AI/ML services into backend systems
• Manage vector databases and embedding workflows for knowledge retrieval
• Manage projects from conception through deployment
• Ensure timely delivery and high-quality output
• Contribute independently to the codebase
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including US-based colleagues
• Implement and enforce best practices around code quality, testing, and documentation
• Evaluate and recommend emerging AI tools, frameworks, and models to improve product capabilities

Requirements

Essential Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience with Django or Python web development
• 2+ years of hands-on experience building AI/ML-powered applications or features
• Demonstrated experience building RAG pipelines using frameworks such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, or Haystack
• Proven experience integrating LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Cohere, etc.) into production backend systems
• Working knowledge of vector databases (Pinecone, Weaviate, Qdrant, ChromaDB, or pgvector)
• Strong understanding of prompt engineering and LLM orchestration patterns
• Proven track record of successful Python projects
• Exceptional communication skills — both written and verbal
• Ability to work effectively in a fully remote environment
• Strong independent work ethic, self-motivation, and discipline
• Comfortable working overlapping US team hours

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with React front-end development
• Basic knowledge of GoLang
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and their AI/ML services (SageMaker, Vertex AI, Azure AI)
• Experience with fine-tuning or evaluating LLMs
• Familiarity with embedding models and semantic search techniques
• Knowledge of AI observability and evaluation tools (LangSmith, Weights & Biases, etc.)
• Understanding of Agile methodologies

Technical Skills

• Python, Django, Web Development, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
• LLM APIs & Orchestration (OpenAI, Anthropic, LangChain, LlamaIndex)
• RAG Architecture & Vector Databases
• Database Management (relational + vector stores)
• API Design & Integration

Work Environment

• 100% Remote
• Collaborative international team
• Project-driven development approach