Senior Backend Engineer

3 Months ago • 3 Years + • Backend Development • $175,000 PA - $215,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Genies is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to contribute to their technology platform for AI/ML systems. The role involves developing backend microservices, designing and developing ML infrastructure and applications, automating and deploying services, and collaborating with product and engineering teams. The ideal candidate will be based in either the SF Bay Area (San Mateo) or Los Angeles and will report to the Vice President of Engineering. The candidate will have extensive experience in languages like Golang, Python, or C++, and experience in compute-heavy areas such as AI and Graphics. They should also possess leadership qualities, the ability to mentor, hands-on coding experience, API design knowledge, and the ability to solve complex technical problems.
Must have:
  • 3+ years of professional software engineering experience
  • Experience with ML systems and heavy compute workloads
  • Strong programming skills with proficiency in Python or Golang
  • Solid foundation in data structures and algorithms
  • Experience with Amazon Web Services or Google Cloud Platform
  • Experience in developing, designing REST APIs, databases, and caching systems
  • Expertise in applying software patterns and Microservices patterns
  • Knowledge of cloud security best practices and cloud architecture
  • Familiarity with CI/CD, infrastructure as code
Perks:
  • Opportunities for professional development.
  • Flexible hours and work from home policy.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Competitive salaries and 401K program.
  • Flexible paid time off, sick time, and company holidays.
  • Paid parental leave, bereavement leave, and jury duty leave.
  • Health & wellness support through programs.
  • Choice of MacBook or intel based laptop.

Job Details

Genies is an AI avatar and games technology company powering the next generation of digital experiences. Genies' technology stack is rooted in empowering user generated content through the company's two main mantras:

“Anyone can create anything” & “Everything works with everything”

By combining these two guiding principles, individuals can craft limitless experiences while IP owners can build dynamic social gaming ecosystems powered by user-generated content (UGC) and AI Avatars—what Genies calls "Parties."

Genies' technology stack features a comprehensive suite of UGC tools that enable anyone to create AI avatars, complete with customizable fashion, props, behaviors, and personalities, as well as immersive AI avatar experiences. At its core is the Genies Avatar Framework, which leverages machine learning and computer graphics to ensure seamless interoperability across all user-generated AI avatars and experiences—unlocking boundless creative potential.

Early adopters of Genies’ first gen avatars include icons like Justin Bieber, Rihanna, J Balvin, Migos, and thousands more. With offices in Los Angeles and San Francisco, Genies has raised $200M from notable investors including Silver Lake, BOND, NEA, and Bob Iger.

Genies is looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Backend Engineer to help contribute to the current and future growth of our technology platform powering our AI/ML systems. As a Senior Backend Engineer here at Genies you will help play a vital role in solving complex technical challenges that Genies backend services encounter while we scale and grow our product suite, and also play an integral part in the growth of our engineering organization. 

Seated in either our SF Bay Area office (San Mateo) or Los Angeles based HQ, and reporting to the Vice President of Engineering, our ideal candidate has extensive experience with languages like Golang, Python, or C++. They have development experience in compute heavy areas such as AI and Graphics. They are great leaders with the ability to influence their peers and mentor other team members. At the same time they enjoy hands-on coding, designing and working with APIs for both internal and external consumption, and thrive in solving really fun and challenging technical problems.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Develop backend microservices and systems supporting mobile and web applications
  • Design and develop ML infrastructure systems
  • Design and develop ML applications
  • Automate, test, and deploy well-designed infrastructure, code, and services at scale
  • Profile and optimize for load, latency, reliability, availability, fault tolerance
  • Apply best practices in all aspects of web application development including security, testability, release management, live ops
  • Collaborate with product and engineering to gather requirements and refine backlog
  • Collaborate with team members on architectural designs and code reviews

What You Should Have:

  • Bachelor degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 3+ years professional experience as a software engineer
  • Experience with ML systems and heavy compute workloads
  • Strong programming skills with proficiency in Python or Golang
  • Solid foundation in data structures and algorithms
  • Development experience with Amazon Web Services or Google Cloud Platform
  • Experience in developing, designing and working with Rest APIs, distributed NoSQL and relational databases, caching systems, event-driven and multi-tier architectures
  • Expertise in applying software patterns and Microservices patterns
  • Knowledge of cloud security best practices and cost-effective cloud architecture
  • Familiarity with CI/CD, infrastructure as code
  • Self-starter, analytical, creative, highly motivated with an innovative spirit
  • Excellent communication skills

How Genies will support you

Genies is a well-funded, growing start-up that cares deeply about each of our employees' growth and success. Our roles and their responsibilities are created with a breadth of scope that introduces each employee to exciting new challenges and opportunities that a growing start-up encounters. The actual base pay is dependent upon a number of factors, including: professional background, training, transferable skills, work experience, education, location, business and product needs, and market demand. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Full-time employees may also be eligible for equity compensation, in addition to a robust health, wellness, and benefits package. 

Starting Salary Range: $175,000 - $215,000

Here's why you'll love working at Genies:

  • You'll work with a team that you’ll be able to learn from and grow with, including support for your own professional development
  • You'll be at the helm of your own career, shaping it with your own innovative contributions to a nascent team and product with flexible hours and a work from home policy
  • You'll enjoy the culture and perks of a startup, with the stability of being well funded 
  • Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family (Anthem + Kaiser Options Available), Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Competitive salaries and 401K program for all full time employees 
  • Flexible paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays, in addition to paid parental leave, bereavement leave, and jury duty leave for full-time employees
  • Health & wellness support through programs such as monthly wellness reimbursement 
  • Working in a brand new, bright, open-environment and fun office space - there’s even a slide! 
  • Choice of MacBook or intel based laptop

 

Genies is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting an inclusive work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We value diversity, inclusion, and aim to provide a sense of belonging for everyone.

 

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