Backend Engineer - AI Infrastructure

Achieve Group — Hong Kong Sar · Posted ~2 days ago

Mid Contract Remote

Skills

Backend engineering Python Node.js Distributed systems Kubernetes Docker SQL NoSQL databases PyTorch LLMs NoSQL

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Summary

Develop backend systems powering AI-driven applications. The role focuses on inference pipelines, APIs, distributed systems, performance optimization, observability, and scalable production services.

Highlights

Build production AI infrastructure, solve challenging scalability problems, and own critical backend systems in a remote engineering environment.

Description

Remote | Competitive Compensation | Confidential AI Startup Our client is building an AI-native product that transforms how people manage conversations, tasks and workflows through intelligent automation. We're looking for a Backend Engineer (AI) to build the production systems powering every AI interaction. You'll own backend services, inference pipelines and orchestration layers that ensure AI features are fast, reliable and scalable. What You'll Do Build and operate backend services for AI-powered productsDesign inference pipelines, orchestration layers and production APIsOptimize latency, throughput, caching, batching and streamingMonitor production systems with logging, alerting and observabilityDebug distributed systems and improve reliability at scaleCollaborate with AI, ML and Product teams to deliver production-ready features What We're Looking For Strong backend engineering experience in production environmentsExperience building high-throughput, low-latency distributed systemsStrong Python and/or Node.js programming skillsExperience with Kubernetes, Docker, SQL and NoSQL databasesExposure to LLMs, AI inference, embeddings or GenAI applications is highly preferredStrong problem-solving skills with a bias toward shipping high-quality production systems Preferred Industry Background Candidates from AI, Generative AI, AI Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Developer Platforms, SaaS or Distributed Systems environments will be highly regarded. Tech Stack Python • Node.js • PyTorch • OpenAI / Anthropic / Open-source LLMs • SQL & NoSQL • Kubernetes • Docker Why Join Build AI products used by real users at scaleOwn critical backend systems end-to-endSolve challenging engineering problems around performance, reliability and scalabilityJoin a high-performing engineering team with competitive compensation How To Apply: Submit your application by emailing a detailed copy of your updated Resume in MS Word Format to Lin Jin Sen (EA Personnel Reg. No. R25129852, Achieve Career Consultant Pte Ltd EA Licence No. 05C3451) by clicking the “Apply Now” or email to andie.lin@achievegroup.asia for a confidential discussion Current & Expected Salary Reason(s) for leaving Notice Period / Availability to commence work YOUR SUCCESS IS OUR ACHIEVEMENT! By submitting any application or résumé to us, you will be deemed to have agreed and consented to us collecting, using, retaining and disclosing your personal information to prospective employers for their consideration. Cessation Of Collection Of Full NRIC Numbers: In compliance with the Personal Data Protection Act and commitment to protect candidates’ personal data, Achieve Group will cease to collect, process or use full NRIC numbers during our screening and job application process. Kindly ensure your resumes provided to us does not contain your full NRIC number and full home address during your job application. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.