AI71
Backend Engineer (Customs)
AI71United Arab Emirates12 days ago
Full-timeEngineering, Information Technology
About AI71:

AI71 is an industry leader in artificial intelligence, delivering innovative solutions that empower developers, businesses and governments to solve complex challenges. AI71 builds secure, enterprise-ready applications powered by cutting-edge technology—tailored for knowledge workers and sector-specific needs. AI71 bridges the gap between advanced AI and real-world impact. Guided by a strong commitment to research and responsibility, we create transformative solutions that drive progress and empower communities.

The Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Staff Backend Engineer to design, build, and maintain the core infrastructure for AI-powered applications. You will work closely with machine learning engineers, data scientists, and frontend developers to create scalable, secure, and efficient backend systems that enable cutting-edge AI capabilities.

What You'll Do:

  • Design, develop, and maintain backend systems and APIs for AI-driven applications.
  • Optimize database architectures and data pipelines for efficient AI model training and inference.
  • Implement secure authentication, authorization, and data protection mechanisms.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI models into production environments.
  • Ensure system scalability, reliability, and performance through robust infrastructure design.
  • Develop monitoring and logging tools for tracking system health and model performance.
  • Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices.

What You'll Bring:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in backend development, with expertise in Python, NodeJS
  • Strong experience with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, or gRPC.
  • Proficiency in database design and management (SQL and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or Redis).
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
  • Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Experience with distributed computing and microservices architectures.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ) and event-driven architectures.
  • Exposure to LLMs, vector databases, and AI inference optimization.
  • Understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible).
  • Familiarity with MLOps and AI model deployment pipelines is a plus.

Why AI71:

  • Mission-Driven Work: Work on cutting-edge AI applications with a talented and passionate team, solving real-world challenges in critical sectors.
  • Unparalleled Opportunity: This is a chance to innovate and solve real-world challenges using AI at a company with unique access to world-leading models and resources.
  • Career Growth: We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and significant career growth opportunities as a foundational member of the team.
  • World-Class Environment: Enjoy a flexible working environment and the latest tools & technologies needed to do your best work.

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