Senior Software Engineer, Backend (AI Agent)
$205k - $270k • Remote • United States (Remote)
Posted 12d ago
About the job
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring Cresta's AI Agents are supported by the most reliable and scalable server solutions. This involves designing and maintaining the server architecture to handle high-volume, real-world interactions with a focus on high availability and performance. While the role emphasizes server optimization and data management over pure research, you will work with advanced cloud and server technologies. This is a significant opportunity to influence the future of AI at Cresta by tackling complex challenges and deploying cutting-edge AI advancements into production.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable and robust backend architectures for AI Agent solutions and proprietary models.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (frontend, ML engineers) for seamless integration of AI Agents.
- Lead initiatives to enhance system scalability and reliability in production environments for backend services supporting AI.
- Optimize server response times, efficiently process large data volumes, and maintain high system availability.
- Innovate and implement security measures, cost-reduction strategies, and performance improvements in backend systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in backend system architecture, cloud services, or related technology fields.
- Proficient in designing and maintaining clear, robust APIs using protocols like gRPC and REST.
- Previous experience working with Virtual Agent or AI Agent systems.
- Experience in high-performance database schema design and query optimization (SQL and NoSQL).
- Experience with containerized application deployment using Kubernetes and Docker in microservices architectures.
- Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), including cloud security and compliance.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Flexible PTO.
- Paid parental leave.
- Retirement savings plan.
- Remote work setup budget.
- Monthly wellness and communication stipend.
- In-office meal program.
- Commuter benefits.