Senior Java SW engineer with Python

Job Description / Key Purpose of the Job: We are looking for a Fullstack Software Engineer to join our team and help build robust, scalable systems that bring our state-of-the-art generative AI systems to the wider audience. This fullstack role has a strong backend emphasis, requiring deep experience in server-side architecture, API design, distributed systems, and frontend frameworks, along with a solid engineering mindset and the ability to work cross-functionally with ML engineers, product, research, and creative teams. As a member of our fullstack engineering team, you’ll shape core infrastructure, set best practices, communicate with stakeholders and mentor your peers. Key Responsibilities / Job Duties ● Design and implement scalable backend architectures for AI-powered creative tools and workflows. ● Build high-performance APIs and microservices that handle generative AI inference/training and video/audio processing. ● Design and implement user interfaces that make complex generative AI capabilities intuitive and accessible. ● Develop robust data pipelines for ingesting, processing, and storing large-scale media content. ● Design and maintain database schemas, caching layers, and data storage solutions for multimedia content. ● Build authentication, authorization, and security systems for enterprise-grade applications. ● Optimize backend performance for low-latency AI inference and high-throughput media processing. ● Integrate backend systems with ML training and inference pipelines. ● Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting systems for production backend services. ● Collaborate with ML engineers to optimize model serving and deployment infrastructure. Job Requirements / Must Haves ● 5+ years of experience in fullstack software development. ● Strong expertise in server-side programming languages (we use Python). ● Proven experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices architectures. ● Proficiency in modern JavaScript/TypeScript and at least one major frontend framework (React, Vue.js, or Angular). ● Deep understanding of database design, optimization, and management (PostgreSQL, Neo4j, Redis). ● Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and infrastructure as code (Terraform). ● Proficiency with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). ● Strong knowledge of distributed systems, message queues, and event-driven architectures. ● Experience with high-performance computing, parallel processing, and optimization techniques. ● Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps practices. ● Understanding of system design principles, scalability, and performance optimization. ● Experience with caching strategies, load balancing, and CDN implementation. ● Experience with CSS frameworks and responsive design. ● Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Additional Skills / Nice to Have ● Experience with ML and/or computer vision frameworks like PyTorch, Numpy or OpenCV. ● Knowledge of ML model serving infrastructure (TensorFlow Serving, TorchServe, MLflow). ● Knowledge of WebGL, Canvas API, or other graphics programming technologies. ● Familiarity with big data technologies (Kafka, Spark, Hadoop) and data engineering practices. ● Background in computer graphics, media processing, or VFX pipeline development. ● Experience with performance profiling, system monitoring, and observability tools. ● Understanding of network protocols, security best practices, and compliance requirements. ● Open-source contributions or technical writing experience. ● Entrepreneurial mindset or experience working with startups or fast-paced teams.