Seeking talented Backend Software Engineers to develop solutions for large scale problems and manage project deliverables in machine learning infrastructure.
We're a global team with a track record of building world class enterprise products and are seeking talented Backend Software Engineers to develop our platform & infrastructure.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience in Object-Oriented Design and programming concepts.
- Programming experience in C, C++, golang, Java or Python.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience with large scale serving infrastructure and MLOps.
- Experience with Modern Application Development including containers, Kubernetes,, Serverless, and Microservices.
- Object-oriented, database design, and SQL skills.
Responsibilities:
- Develop solutions for real world, large scale problems.
- Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and improve Machine Learning infrastructure and software that uses the ML models.
- Analyze functional requirements and creation of software design.
- Design and implement scalable and robust applications.
- Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
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