Join a pioneering AI-driven startup in the sports and computer vision domain as a Founding Backend/Platform Engineer. This role is crucial for shaping the core technology of a product that is already live, positioning you at the forefront of innovation in an industry that is rapidly evolving. In your first few months, you will collaborate closely with the founders and CTO, making impactful decisions that will define the backend architecture and overall platform direction. Your expertise will directly influence the scalability and reliability of the systems, ensuring a robust infrastructure as the company grows.
Key Responsibilities
You will take ownership of the backend architecture, ensuring it meets the demands of a fast-paced, AI-powered environment.
Your role will involve building scalable platform infrastructure, which is essential for supporting the growing user base and product features.
Collaboration with the founding team and CTO on both technical and product decisions will be a key part of your daily activities.
Designing systems with a focus on reliability, scalability, and execution speed will be central to your responsibilities.
You will contribute to various aspects of backend and platform engineering, enhancing the overall efficiency of the product.
As part of the early-stage team, you will support DevOps and deployment workflows, ensuring seamless integration and functionality.
There may be opportunities to optionally engage in ML infrastructure and engineering workflows, allowing you to broaden your technical expertise.
Requirements & Qualifications
A strong background in backend engineering, particularly with Python, is essential for this role.
You should have experience in designing and scaling production systems, ensuring they can handle high loads effectively.
The ability to operate autonomously and make pragmatic technical decisions is crucial, especially in a startup environment.
Strong prioritization skills are necessary, as you will be navigating a dynamic and fast-paced work culture.
A product mindset and ownership mentality will help you thrive in this role, as you take charge of significant technical decisions.
Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to build from the ground up, transitioning from 0 to 1, is a desirable trait.
Previous experience in a startup or founding-team environment will be advantageous.
What You’ll Gain
Founding-level ownership in a rapidly growing startup, allowing you to make a significant impact on product development.
The opportunity to influence the technical direction of an innovative AI-driven product.
A high-autonomy work environment that encourages fast decision-making and fosters creativity.
A competitive compensation package, along with potential equity participation, providing you with a stake in the company’s success.
Development of multifaceted skills in backend engineering, DevOps, and machine learning, enhancing your career trajectory.
How to Apply
If you are excited about this opportunity and meet the qualifications, we encourage you to Apply here.
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