Senior Backend Engineer, Voice AI
Core
Build the technology powering Via's Voice AI agent, the conversational interface for public transit customers.
Role type
Senior Backend Engineer (Voice AI)
Builds
Real-time conversational AI services and backend infrastructure for a public transportation platform.
Domain
Public transportation technology / Generative AI / LLMs
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Backend engineering, Python, LLM integration, prompt engineering, AI agent development, system architecture, mentoring
Preferred skills
Experience with cutting-edge LLMs, working in ambiguous environments, proactive product initiative
Technologies
Python, LLMs, AI agents
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end development of the Voice AI agent, architect scalable backend services, evaluate and deploy new LLMs and AI tools, mentor team members on AI paradigms
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
