Backend Engineer
Core
Building and scaling the Lightning AI platform (APIs, infrastructure, billing, security) to support real-world machine learning workloads for researchers, startups, and enterprises.
Role type
Senior Backend Engineer (Go)
Builds
Scalable backend systems, APIs, billing infrastructure, and security protocols for an AI development platform.
Domain
AI Infrastructure / Cloud Computing
Required skills
Go (Golang), API design and scaling, cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure), containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), system architecture, test automation, continuous delivery, technical debt management.
Preferred skills
Frontend frameworks, CLI tools, security protocols.
Technologies
Go, AWS, GCP, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes.
Responsibilities
Write efficient, testable, and maintainable code; build deep expertise in the technology stack to deliver new features; partner with leaders on technical direction; evaluate and document architecture; maintain software quality and reduce technical debt; mentor engineers on system design.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities.
