Senior Backend AI Engineer | £95,000 - £105,000
We're working with a high-growth AI automation scale-up on this exciting opportunity. They are building advanced AI-driven platforms to automate complex enterprise workflows and deliver intelligent insights at scale.
As a Senior Backend AI Engineer, you will own the architectural design and delivery of AI orchestration systems. You will be instrumental in bridging the gap between advanced AI models and production-ready platform infrastructure using Python and cutting-edge Generative AI techniques.
The Role
- Lead the design and delivery of robust AI orchestration systems that connect LLMs to complex enterprise workflows.
- Build and scale the underlying platform infrastructure to ensure high availability, security, and enterprise-grade compliance.
- Implement advanced AI architectures including RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) and autonomous agent-based systems.
- Develop high-performance APIs and event-driven architectures to support real-time AI decision-making processes.
- Collaborate directly with Product and Data teams to transition cutting-edge AI features from prototype to reliable production environments.
What You'll Need
- Extensive professional experience in Backend Engineering with a deep mastery of Python and distributed systems.
- Proven track record of building and deploying production-grade systems utilizing LLMs and Generative AI frameworks.
- Strong technical foundation in prompt engineering, vector databases, and AI agent architectures.
- In-depth knowledge of authentication protocols, cloud security, and building scalable, secure enterprise platforms.
- Hands-on experience with system observability, monitoring tools, and maintaining high reliability in fast-moving environments.
What's On Offer
- Competitive salary up to £105,000 with significant opportunities for career ownership and impact.
- Modern hybrid working environment in the heart of London, balancing collaboration with flexibility.
- The chance to work at the absolute forefront of AI technology, building products that solve genuine enterprise challenges.
- A high-growth culture where you have the autonomy to shape the technical roadmap and architecture from the ground up.
Apply via Haystack today!