Software Engineering - Backend - AI

2 Months ago • 3 Years + • Backend Development • Full Stack Development

Job Summary

Job Description

Keywords Studios seeks a Software Engineering - Backend - AI specialist to join their San Francisco team. The role involves designing and engineering APIs and data structures for e-commerce and other websites, leveraging these for AI training. Responsibilities include managing offshore teams, code reviews, collaboration with engineers and product managers, and optimizing database performance. Experience with PostgreSQL, Python/Java (Spring Boot), authentication/authorization, database design, data security, and the full software development lifecycle is required. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.
Must have:
  • PostgreSQL or equivalent database experience
  • Python/Java (Spring Boot) backend API experience
  • Database schema design and optimization
  • Authentication and Authorization expertise
  • Data security and backup knowledge
  • Full SDLC experience
Good to have:
  • LLM and AI knowledge
  • Experience with cloud-native applications
Perks:
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401k (3% matching)
  • Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

Job Details

Description

Work Location: On-site in San Francisco

Work Hours: M - F, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Pay Rate: 65.00 – 90.00/HR DOE + Potential Signing Bonus

We are looking for a key member to join our team supporting a large client, building out the back-end of web sites (e-commerce and other), leveraged to train AI. You will have experience in database design & optimization, data modeling, backend APIs (including development), performance tuning & scaling, developing cloud-native applications and APIs, AI knowledge, and security.

Great opportunity to build skills working with LLMs and AI.

Please note that this is a non-gaming opportunity.

Responsibilities:

  • Design and Engineer APIs and Data Structures used to support Web Sites
  • anage the scope, requirements and translate to the offshore team
  • Lead and manage the delivery of the offshore team
  • Code reviews of the offshore team
  • Work collaboratively with engineers, researchers, and product managers
  • Think strategically about end-to-end processes with the offshore team and how to improve them
  • Contribute to the development/engineering of web sites, back-ends, APIs

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field
  • Strong collaboration skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Exceptional organization skills
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills (solution oriented)
  • 3+ years' experience with PostgreSQL or equivalent database in production
  • 3+ years' experience with Python, Java with Spring Boot (Backend API)
  • Experience with Authentication and Authorization
  • Experience with Database schema design and optimization
  • Knowledge of data security and backups
  • Expertise across the software development life cycle, including code standards, reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
  • Excellent problem-solving skills to move fast in a dynamic environment, with a focus on code quality, testing, and performance optimization
  • Exemplify the quality of having a “Proactive Approach,” attitude which includes a high level of accountability, transparency, and teamwork first and foremost

Benefits

At Keywords, we provide:

  • Paid Time Off (including sick days and holidays)
  • 401k (3% matching)
  • Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

By providing your information in this application, you understand that we will collect and process your information in accordance with our Applicant Privacy Notice. For more information, please see our Applicant Privacy Notice at https://www.keywordsstudios.com/en/applicant-privacy-notice.

Role Information: EN

Studio: Keywords Studios

Location: Americas, United States, San Francisco

Area of Work: Embedded Services

Service: Globalize

Employment Type: Full Time

Working Pattern: On-site

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Keywords Studiosare the leading provider of creative and technical services to the global video game industry. We are trusted and relied upon by 23 of 25 top video game companies to collaborate with them throughout the concept, development, and live operations of the most popular AAA franchises in the world. Great games are the product of great teams, and exceptional individuals are essential to their success. Are you ready to be part of something truly remarkable and unlock your full potential?

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