Member of Technical Staff (Backend) at Contextual AI

About Contextual AI

We're revolutionizing how AI Agents work by solving AI's most critical challenge: context. The right context at the right time unlocks the accuracy and production scale that enterprises leveraging AI require. Our enterprise AI development platform sits at the intersection of breakthrough AI research and practical developer needs. Our end-to-end platform allows AI developers to easily and accurately ingest and query documents from enterprise data sources and easily embed retrieval results into their business workflows.

Contextual AI was founded by the pioneers of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), the foundational technique behind the context layer, connecting foundation models to current and relevant information. Backed by the industry's most forward-thinking venture capitalists, we're not just participating in the enterprise AI revolution, we're defining it. Join us in building a future where AI doesn't just answer questions, it transforms businesses.

About the role
As a Member of Technical Staff specializing in Backend Development, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the application layer of our machine learning model provider platform. You will work closely with ML researchers, product managers, and designers to understand their requirements and translate them into scalable and efficient backend infrastructure. Your expertise will be crucial in building a robust and user-friendly platform that enables our clients to leverage machine learning models effectively.

What you'll do

Design and develop a scalable application layer, including frontend components, from scratch.
Collaborate closely with ML researchers, product managers, and designers to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
Implement secure authentication, authorization, and data protection mechanisms.
Ensure seamless integration with machine learning models and pipelines, enabling efficient model deployment and management.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior team members, promoting knowledge sharing and professional growth.

What we're seeking

Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
2 years plus working experiences in backend development.
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python.
Experience with cloud platforms, such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, and familiarity with deploying applications on the cloud.
Knowledge of machine learning concepts and frameworks is preferred but not a requirement.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Location: Mountain View, CA.

Salary Range for California Based Applicants: $170,000 - $250,000 + equity + benefits (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Equal Opportunity

Contextual AI is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Member of Technical Staff (Backend)

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