AI Backend Developer
Core
Building and optimizing an intelligent search engine and integrating AI/ML models into the backend for a product used by 1.5 million monthly users.
Role type
AI Backend Developer
Builds
Intelligent search engine features and AI model integrations for a consumer application
Domain
Search technology and Artificial Intelligence
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Backend development (PHP or Kotlin), Vector database management (Qdrant), Database design and optimization (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, ScyllaDB), API development, Unit and functional testing, SOLID principles
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Qdrant, PHP, Kotlin, MySQL, Percona, PostgreSQL, Redis, ScyllaDB, New Relic
Responsibilities
Develop and optimize the intelligent search engine, Integrate and tune ML/AI models in the backend environment, Write unit and functional tests, Monitor and control AI query costs, Work on core backend architecture and APIs
Seniority
Mid-level to Senior, hands-on IC
