Staff Backend Engineer
Core
Staff Backend Engineer owning architecture and technical roadmap for Blitzy's backend platform, infrastructure, and AI product surface.
Role type
Staff Software Engineer (Backend & Infrastructure)
Builds
Enterprise autonomous software development platform, microservices, distributed systems, and AI-integrated code generation tools.
Domain
AI Software Development, Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise SaaS
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Python, Kubernetes, Terraform, Microservices Architecture, Distributed Systems, API Design (REST/gRPC/GraphQL), Cloud Infrastructure (GCP), CI/CD, Database Management (PostgreSQL/MySQL/MongoDB)
Preferred skills
Node.js frameworks, AI Platforms (OpenAI/Anthropic/Vertex AI), Technical Leadership without management authority, Mentoring
Technologies
Python, Django, FastAPI, Flask, Kubernetes, Terraform, GCP, Jenkins, CircleCI, Git, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Firebase, OpenAI, Anthropic, Vertex AI, Amazon Bedrock, SageMaker
Responsibilities
Own architecture and technical roadmap for core platform areas; Write, review, and ship production code; Leverage Generative AI tools to improve work quality and speed; Serve as technical escalation point for complex production issues; Champion improvements across the software development lifecycle; Build demos, prototypes, and technical content; Mentor and unblock other engineers; Proactively resolve systemic issues like technical debt and reliability gaps.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with broad technical scope
