Senior Python Engineer

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Python Engineer to join the core team of an innovative, well-funded startup. We are developing a conversational voice-based AI platform that automates order taking in high-volume restaurant drive-thrus across the US.

This is a crucial, high-impact role that involves significant platform re-writing and new feature development—you will not be burdened with legacy maintenance or ongoing support.

About the Role

This position requires deep expertise in non-web backend Python development and distributed systems. Our backend focuses on processing real-time audio streams, running key AI algorithms, and scaling over Kubernetes. This is not a typical backend role interacting with a UI frontend; candidates must be comfortable designing and implementing complex, high-performance distributed architectures.

Key Responsibilities

• System Design & Implementation: Design and implement complex parts of the core backend platform, focusing on distributed architecture, concurrency, performance, and scale.

• Platform Re-writing: Contribute to the re-writing of the existing platform and development of major new features that handle real-time audio and AI algorithms.

• Technical Excellence: Drive technical excellence, participate in deep design reviews, and mentor team members through code reviews and technical guidance.

• Deployment & Infrastructure: Work with tools like Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD to ensure seamless, cloud-based deployment across AWS, GCP, or Azure.

• Automation: Utilize Ansible and other scripting/tooling for automation and reliable infrastructure management.

Essential Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years of overall experience in software development.

• Backend Focus: 2+ years of experience in NON-WEB Backend Python development.

• Concurrency: 2+ years of AsyncIO solid experience.

• Architecture: Deep design experience and proven experience in software design and deploying multiple projects used in production.

• DevOps & Cloud: Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Microservices, CI/CD, and Clouds (AWS/GCP/Azure).

• Automation: Experience with Ansible.

• Leadership: Experience with Mentoring/Tech Lead/Code Review.

• Education: BSc in Computer Science or equivalent industry experience.

Nice to Have

• Experience with real-time audio processing.

• Previous experience in NLP/AI/Data Science.

Why Join Us?

You will be part of a core, fully remote team working alongside recognized experts, including professors, Google voice specialists, and veterans in speech recognition and natural language processing. This is a unique opportunity to apply your non-web backend skills to a high-growth AI/NLP platform dominating the drive-thru market.