Senior Backend Engineer ($180k-$200k + Equity) at Pioneering AI simulation platform

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Title: Senior Backend Engineer ($180k-$200k + Equity) at Pioneering AI simulation platform

Job Title:

Senior Backend Engineer

Salary:

$180k-$200k + Equity

Company Description:

Pioneering AI simulation platform

Job Description:

Own backend systems and infrastructure for an adaptive software simulation engine. This role involves architecting distributed systems, leading DevOps, managing GPU workloads, and collaborating with ML engineers to productionize models, ensuring fast, reliable, and secure operations for next-gen digital experiences.

Location:

San Francisco, USA

Why this role is remarkable:

- Category-defining technology creating the simulation layer for software.

- Backed by top-tier VCs and product/engineering leaders from leading tech companies.

- Opportunity to ship fast, learn rapidly, and see immediate impact on product development.

What you will do:

- Own the design and development of core backend services for distributed simulations.

- Lead DevOps efforts, including CI/CD pipelines, infra-as-code, and observability.

- Manage GPU workloads and ML model-serving pipelines, optimizing system performance.

The ideal candidate:

- Has 6-10+ years of experience as a backend or infrastructure engineer, scaling production systems.

- Possesses strong production-level Python and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) expertise.

- Exhibits a calm temperament, thrives in ambiguity, and collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams.

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