Job Description
We're in search of a Staff Software Engineer who brings a passion for innovation and problem-solving, not limited to traditional coding. This role is for those with deep expertise in server-side languages, database technologies, and cloud infrastructure, excited to design and build the backbone of our AI solutions. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in enhancing our AI capabilities, developing high-performance back-end systems, and integrating advanced AI into data teams' daily workflows.
Qualifications:
Required:
10+ years of experience building Python-based web application backends and the infrastructure on which they runExtensive experience in building scalable back-end systems, APIs, and microservicesDeep understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Preferred:
Experience with FastAPI for building high-performance APIsFamiliarity with AI and machine learning concepts, particularly in the context of Large Language Models (LLMs)Strong proficiency in SQL, including query profiling, optimization, and performance tuningExperience with SQL Abstract Syntax Tree (AST) analysis and working with SQL parsers (e.g., sqlglot)
Projects You'll Work On:
Backend Integration of LLM Architectures: Lead the development and maintenance of the backend infrastructure that powers state-of-the-art Large Language Model (LLM) architectures, including RAG, ReAct, and Agent-based systems. Architect data pipelines for processing extensive datasets and devise AI-powered endpoints crucial for our SaaS application and VSCode Extension.Graph-Based Data Structure Design: Design and develop large-scale graph-based data structures that effectively model complex data stores. Create intricate, efficient structures that can be fed to our AI applications as context, ensuring both scalability and performance.Intelligent SQL Ecosystem: Lead the design and development of a comprehensive SQL intelligence system encompassing query optimization, dynamic pipeline generation, and data lineage tracking. Leverage expertise in SQL query profiling, AST analysis, and parsing to create a sophisticated engine focused on query performance improvements and implementing granular column-level lineage.
Impact:
Innovation at the Forefront: Push the boundaries of software engineering by combining traditional techniques with cutting-edge AI technologies.High Visibility & Impact: Directly affect the productivity and capabilities of global data teams, as your contributions will be crucial to the daily operations of thousands of users spread across 100s of countries.Open Source Contribution: As part of our commitment to the developer community, you will contribute to our open-source initiatives, gaining recognition in the tech community.Career Growth: This role is a launchpad into the rapidly advancing field of AI, offering exposure to state-of-the-art technologies and generative AI applications.
What We Offer:
Competitive salary and equityBase Salary Range: $50,000 - $120,000 [influenced by your expertise, where you live, how the interview goes, and how well you match the role]Equity: 0.0% - 0.4%Extensive professional development opportunities and resources for continuous learningDynamic and intellectually stimulating work environment with a team of talented engineersOpportunities to shape the direction of the company and leave a lasting impact
Altimate AI's DataPilot offers data incident assistance and prevention by securely connecting your data to LLMs (PII-free). It’s a collection of AI agents - natively integrated in the favorite tools of data teams - to generate data documentation, data quality tests, data contracts, and better versions of existing queries.
