Backend Engineer

Lightning AI

London, England, United Kingdom
Base: $120,000 - $250,000 usd; bonus/equity: discr...
On-site
Extensive experience writing efficient code in go
Experience building and scaling apis and cli tools
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms like aws or gcp
Lightning AI builds an end-to-end platform for developing, training, and deploying AI systems designed to take ideas from research to production

Job Summary

  • Lightning AI builds an end-to-end platform for developing, training, and deploying AI systems designed to take ideas from research to production.
  • The role involves writing readable and efficient code in Go while partnering with engineering leaders to set technical direction for large projects.
  • Employees receive comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, retirement support, generous paid time off, and professional development stipends.

Matching Summary

Lightning AI builds an end-to-end platform for developing, training, and deploying AI systems designed to take ideas from research to production.

Salary

Base: $120,000 - $250,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Discretionary bonus and meaningful equity component included; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and wellness stipends

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Extensive experience writing efficient code in Go
  • Experience building and scaling APIs and CLI tools
  • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms like AWS or GCP
  • Proven ability to take ownership of key features end-to-end
  • Commitment to software quality and test automation

Nice-to-have

  • Familiarity with frontend frameworks is a plus
  • Experience with containerization using Docker and Kubernetes
  • Exposure to billing systems and security protocols
  • Ability to operate in high uncertainty environments
  • Mentoring engineers on system design and problem solving

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 2 in-office days per week required
  • Visa sponsorship not available at this time
  • SaaS technology company background preferred

Work Rights

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