Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Product)
Otter AIMountain View, CA$185k – $230kPosted 24 February 2026
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<div class="p-rich_text_section" style="line-height: 1.4;"><strong>The Opportunity</strong><br><br>Are you an experienced <strong>Senior Software Engineer</strong> with a product background looking to make a significant impact at the intersection of scalable web services and cutting-edge AI technologies? We're seeking a talented engineer to lead the development, deployment, and management of web services and infrastructure that empower AI-driven products and initiatives. As part of our dynamic engineering team, you'll collaborate closely with AI researchers, product managers, and technologists to deliver innovative solutions that transform the experiences of end-user professionals and enterprise clients across diverse industries.<br><br><strong>Your Impact</strong></div>
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<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Leverage your extensive experience in Python to build and enhance backend systems that seamlessly integrate with machine learning and AI-driven features.</li>
<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Design and implement robust business logic using web frameworks such as Django, ensuring compatibility with AI components and integration with MySQL.</li>
<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Architect scalable solutions utilizing technologies like Nginx, Kafka, MySQL, Cassandra, Redis, and big data platforms to support sophisticated AI models and workflows.</li>
<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Write reusable, efficient, and maintainable code that underpins our high-performance web services and supports real-time AI analytics.</li>
<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Collaborate closely with AI teams to streamline data pipelines, optimize model deployment, and ensure backend systems effectively support AI-based product features.</li>
<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Communicate effectively with stakeholders across multiple teams, clearly articulating technical strategies related to AI-enabled infrastructure.</li>
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<div class="p-rich_text_section" style="line-height: 1.4;"><strong>We're looking for someone who</strong></div>
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<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Has 5+ years of experience in developing and architecting large-scale web services, preferably with exposure to supporting AI systems.</li>
<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Holds a Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related field.</li>
<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Demonstrates strong expertise in databases, distributed systems, backend performance optimi ... (truncated, view full listing at source)
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