Backend Engineer
Lightning AI is seeking a Backend Engineer to join our dynamic team dedicated to developing and scaling our AI platform. As a key member of our engineering team, you will collaborate closely with product managers and designers to build and enhance features that support real-world machine learning workloads at scale. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking technology that is transforming the machine-learning ecosystem.
In this position, you will be responsible for writing efficient, maintainable code in Go (Golang), mastering our technology stack to deliver new features, and improving system stability and performance. You will partner with engineering and product leaders to set the technical direction for large projects, evaluate and strengthen technical architecture, and document tools and processes. Additionally, you will champion software quality by implementing automation, driving continuous delivery, and proactively reducing technical debt. Mentoring and coaching engineers on system design and problem-solving will also be a key aspect of your role.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience writing efficient, maintainable code in Go, with a strong understanding of best practices in testing, readability, and optimization. A broad knowledge of backend and frontend systems is essential, including experience building and scaling APIs, CLI tools, billing systems, and security protocols. Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure, and designing reliable, performant, and scalable systems is required. Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes is a strong advantage. Proven ability to take ownership of key features and drive end-to-end development, along with a commitment to software quality, test automation, and continuous delivery, are crucial. Hands-on experience as a backend or product engineer in a SaaS technology company, effective communication and collaboration skills, and the ability to operate in high uncertainty and rapidly changing environments are also important.
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' health, well-being, and long-term success. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement and financial wellness support, generous paid time off plus holidays, paid parental leave, professional development support, wellness and work-from-home stipends, and a flexible work environment.
At Lightning AI, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe that diverse teams drive innovation and create better products. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We are dedicated to building a culture where everyone can thrive and contribute to their fullest potential.