Backend Engineering Lead

2 days ago


Palo Alto, California, United States Luma AI Full time
About the Role
We're looking for a talented Backend Engineering Lead to drive the development of high-performance data processing systems at Luma AI. This role requires expertise in designing and building scalable infrastructure for large-scale data processing, leveraging thousands of GPUs.

Main Responsibilities:
  1. Design and develop efficient data processing systems and pipelines, incorporating cutting-edge technologies.
  2. Collaborate with our research team to define technical data requirements and optimize data loading processes for model training.
  3. Promote cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing among engineering teams.
  4. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the growth of our engineering capabilities.

Required Skills:
  • Proven expertise in Python programming and software development.
  • At least 5 years of experience in backend engineering, including 2+ years in petabyte-level data processing.
  • Detailed understanding of Kubernetes, SLURM, Ray, and other cluster orchestration systems.
  • Familiarity with large-scale system design and performance optimization techniques.

Benefits and Compensation:
This role offers an estimated annual salary range of $225,000-$280,000 in California, based on factors like job-related knowledge, skills, candidate location, and experience. Additionally, we provide competitive equity packages and a comprehensive benefits plan.
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