Backend Engineer
Core
Design and operate backend infrastructure enabling AI agents to execute user requests across connected services via API integrations and isolated execution environments.
Role type
Senior IC backend infrastructure engineer (AI agent execution platform)
Builds
Tool gateway, Linux sandbox workspaces, multi-tenant data systems (via careerplan.io/jobs/9ba55392-c814-448c-80ae-70c1c2b12145-backend-engineer-at-clera)
Domain
AI infrastructure, distributed systems, cloud-native platforms
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure
Required skills
distributed systems, Linux internals, containerization, Python, API integration, multi-tenant architecture, rate limiting, OAuth, webhooks, autoscaling, cost optimization
Preferred skills
Modal, MCP integrations, SDK development
Responsibilities
Design and operate a tool gateway exposing APIs and MCP integrations; Run persistent isolated Linux sandboxes for workspaces; Build durable high-performance multi-tenant data systems; Identify and resolve integration failures; Collaborate on technical decisions and architecture improvements; Engage with users on shipped backend work
