Software Engineer- Backend/ Applied AI

Software Engineer – Backend / Applied AI Job Description We are looking for a Software Engineer with a strong backend engineering background and an interest in applied AI to build scalable APIs, backend services, and data pipelines that power AI-driven features. This role focuses on integrating large language models (LLMs), embeddings, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) into production applications. You will work closely with product and design teams to develop reliable, scalable, and efficient AI-powered solutions. Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid – 3 days onsite per week) Salary: $92,000–$115,000 Responsibilities • Design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems, APIs, and services. • Integrate AI/ML capabilities, including LLMs, embeddings, and classification. • Develop and optimize data pipelines for AI workflows. • Implement RAG and context-aware systems. • Integrate third-party AI tools and services. • Improve system performance, reliability, and cost efficiency. • Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to architectural decisions. Required Skills • Strong programming experience in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, PHP, Go, or similar languages. • Experience building and maintaining backend systems and APIs. • Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure. • Experience with SQL and/or NoSQL databases. • Understanding of software design principles and system architecture. • Familiarity with AI API integrations, prompt engineering, embeddings, vector search, and model evaluation. Preferred Skills • Experience building and deploying AI-powered applications in production. • Familiarity with vector databases such as Pinecone or Weaviate. • Experience with LangChain or LlamaIndex. • Knowledge of machine learning fundamentals, including training, fine-tuning, and evaluation. • Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or event-driven architectures. • Frontend experience with React or Next.js is a plus but not required. Additional Information • Hybrid position requiring three days onsite per week in Charlotte, NC. • Work visa sponsorship is not available.