Backend Software Engineer
1 month ago
MindsDB is a leading innovator in the AI and Data space, empowering companies to easily build AI capabilities that can Think, Understand and Orchestrate. Our passion is to enable teams to move from prototyping & experimentation to production in a fast & scalable way.
As a fast-growing AI startup headquartered in San Francisco, California, we are backed with over $55M in funding from Mayfield, Benchmark, YCombinator, and nVidia. MindsDB is also recognized by Forbes as one of America's most promising AI companies and by Gartner as a Cool Vendor for Data and AI.
The RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Backend Engineer to join our team. As a Backend Engineer at MindsDB, you will ensure the stability, performance, and security of MindsDB Core. You will maintain scalable and efficient backend systems, using your expertise in Python, Flask, and related technologies to lead development, testing, and deployment.
Your role involves improving existing components, adding new functionality, and collaborating with product managers to design solutions that enhance the user experience. You will drive innovation and best practices to support MindsDB's mission of delivering secure, high-quality solutions for customers and the open-source community.
What You'll Be Working On- Develop and optimize LLM-powered enterprise applications, including Text-to-SQL and Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) systems for structured and unstructured data.
- Implement advanced chunking and retrieval techniques, applying methods like semantic retrieval, query expansion, and bi-encoders to enhance data interaction.
- Fine-tune and deploy transformer models (e.g., Llama, OpenAI) into production, building agentic systems to extend LLM capabilities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on research, system design, code reviews, and best engineering practices.
- Write clean, maintainable code while contributing to the technical architecture and ensuring robust system performance.
- 5+ years Backend Engineering experience
- 3-5 years of Python experience
- 2-3 years of SQL experience
- 1-2 years of AWS experience
- 1-2 years of REST and Docker experience
- 1-2 years of GitHub experience
- Fast, high-quality development
- Strong communication skills
- Experience working in a fast-moving, growing startup environment
- Flexible Working Hours
- Competitive Compensation
- Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
- 401k with up to 6% matching
- Unlimited PTO
- New Hire Remote Setup budget ($1500)
- Lunch Provided Mon-Fri
- Internet Budget ($25/month)
- Commuter Budget ($1200/year)
- Learning & Development budget
- Wellbeing Budget ($1200/year)
- Monthly (virtual) team events
- International in-person company retreats
- Wellbeing/Mental Health leave
MindsDB is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our employees. MindsDB will give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.
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