Senior Backend Engineer - ML Core - Remote

Overview

You will help define the architecture and drive implementation changes across multiple backend services that power Splice’s next generation products. You will translate those large-scale architectural changes into manageable, incremental outcomes that provide ongoing customer benefits. You will help optimize our search infrastructure and create mechanisms for safe and rapid ML model productionalization. You will advocate for system designs and APIs that make “The right thing, the easy thing.” You will drive solutions that are both technically and organizationally scalable.

In Short

• Define architecture and drive implementation changes.
• Translate architectural changes into manageable outcomes.
• Optimize search infrastructure.
• Create mechanisms for ML model productionalization.
• Advocate for scalable system designs and APIs.
• Include customer experience in engineering discussions.
• Deliver complex projects across multiple domains.
• Provide mentorship and feedback for engineering practices.
• Adapt to change and seek personal growth opportunities.
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.

Requirements

• Experience with Elasticsearch and optimizing data queries.
• Proficient in Go and Python for production software.
• Experience deploying ML models in production.
• Working knowledge of RDBMS like MySQL or PostgreSQL.
• Experience with SaaS and cloud provider primitives.
• Ability to work backwards from customer experience.
• Comfortable with build-versus-buy tradeoff discussions.
• Self-directed and focused on quality outcomes.
• Experience with various technical stacks.
• Clear communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with annual reviews and equity opportunities.
• Unlimited PTO to recharge and thrive.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with immediate vesting and company match.
• 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• Flexible work options, remote or office hubs.
• Annual learning budget and leadership programs.
• Inclusive events and team meet-ups.