Senior Backend AI Engineer / Startup

Senior Backend AI Engineer / Startup


Job ID: mrp-892092

Remote, NC, US

Information Technology

Full Time,

$180000 - $230000

On-site

Other/Non Classified

Remote, NC, US

$180000 - $230000

Full Time,

Other/Non Classified

On-site

Information Technology

Job details

Looking to build AI systems that directly improve the customer experience for a rapidly growing consumer technology company? An innovative venture-backed organization in the health, wellness, and connected-device space is seeking a Full Stack AI Engineer to join their team. This full-time position focuses on building AI-powered tools, integrations, automation platforms, monitoring systems, and internal applications using Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, SQL, APIs, and modern AI technologies. You’ll play a key role in creating solutions that help customers receive faster support, smarter issue resolution, and a world-class experience.

What makes this opportunity stand out is the chance to work at the intersection of AI, software engineering, and customer experience. The team is seeking a highly autonomous engineer who enjoys solving ambiguous problems, building innovative tools from scratch, and leveraging cutting-edge AI technologies to drive meaningful business outcomes. You’ll have the opportunity to partner with software, hardware, operations, and machine learning teams while owning projects from concept through deployment. If you’re passionate about AI, automation, and building products that positively impact people’s lives, this role offers exceptional ownership and career growth within a mission-driven environment.

Required Skills & Experience

  • 5+ years of Full Stack Engineering experience
  • Strong Python development experience
  • Strong TypeScript and/or JavaScript experience
  • SQL and database development experience
  • Experience building AI-powered applications, tools, or automation systems
  • Experience developing APIs, integrations, and internal tools
  • Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to work independently and solve complex technical challenges
  • Experience leveraging AI coding assistants such as Claude, Devin, or similar tools
  • Strong product mindset and user experience focus
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
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Desired Skills & Experience

  • Experience building AI agents, chatbots, or conversational platforms
  • Customer support or customer experience technology experience
  • SRE, monitoring, observability, or incident response experience
  • Experience building dashboards and analytics solutions
  • Experience writing postmortems or COEs
  • Experience working with connected devices or IoT products
  • Experience collaborating with Machine Learning teams
  • Startup or high-growth technology company experience
  • Passion for health, fitness, wellness, or consumer technology
  • Personal projects demonstrating technical curiosity

What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown

  • 40% AI Systems & Automation
  • 30% Full Stack Development
  • 20% APIs & Integrations
  • 10% Monitoring & Analytics
  • XX% Red Hat Linux
  • XX% Windows Server 2010

The Offer
You will receive the following benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Stock Options
  • Equity Participation
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Career Growth in a High-Growth Technology Company
  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI and emerging technologies

You will receive the following benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Vacation Time
  • Stock Options

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

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