Backend Engineer (Python/FastAPI)
Core
Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs for an AI-native platform that generates animated video content.
Role type
Senior Backend Engineer (Python/FastAPI)
Builds
Core infrastructure for AI model integrations, generation workflows, media asset management, and user/project data.
Domain
AI/ML infrastructure, Media Production, SaaS
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, REST API design, Asynchronous task management, Docker, Linux, Git, SQL optimization
Preferred skills
Redis, Celery, RabbitMQ, AI/LLM integration, Image/Video generation APIs, Object storage, FFmpeg, Cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP/Alibaba), Scalable system design
Technologies
FastAPI, PostgreSQL, Docker, Linux, Git, AWS, GCP, Celery, RabbitMQ, Redis, FFmpeg
Responsibilities
Design and optimize PostgreSQL databases and queries; Build asynchronous AI-generation workflows with task queues and retry mechanisms; Integrate third-party APIs for LLMs and media generation; Deploy and monitor services in Docker/Linux environments; Collaborate with AI and product teams to deliver production-ready features.
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior, hands-on IC