Member of Technical Staff, Backend

LlamaIndex

San Francisco, CA

HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Experienced backend engineers with AI/LLM-native application expertise and a track record of rapid iteration will find this role in San Francisco offers impactful mission and ownership opportunities.

Best fit for

Experienced backend engineers with a history of shipping AI-native applications and translating user feedback into features
— “translate user feedback into features back to proactive user discovery”
Candidates who have scaled applications and worked with cloud-native technologies like K8s and Terraform
— “Build out new features and scale our backend capabilities focused scaling out our core APIs”
Individuals who are comfortable with hybrid work arrangements and have a strong interest in AI and knowledge access innovation
— “We offer a hybrid-friendly culture based out of our downtown San Francisco office”

Things to consider

The role requires a commitment to work in San Francisco, despite hybrid flexibility
— “based out of our downtown San Francisco office”

How to stand out

Highlight past experience in shipping AI-native applications from prototype to production
— “Experience with shipping completely new product features from scratch”
Showcase your collaboration with customers to drive product roadmap development
— “Help jointly develop and iterate on product roadmap for core features”
Demonstrate your ability to work with multiple backend languages such as Python and Node.JS
— “Backend stack: Python, Node.JS, K8s, Terraform, Postgres, Temporal, etc.”
Include examples of rapid iteration and customer-focused development in your resume and interview stories
— “Iterated rapidly with customers or other engineers”

Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

building new features
scaling backend capabilities
working with customers

Typical background

Software Engineering

Skills & requirements

Required

Backend DevelopmentAPI DesignKubernetesPostgreSQLTemporal

Preferred

Ai-native ApplicationsCustomer Feedback IntegrationProduct Roadmap Development

Stack & domain

PythonNode.jsKubernetesTerraformPostgreSQLTemporalAi/llm-native ApplicationsCustomer FeedbackProduct RoadmapApplication ScalingCommunicationTeamworkLeadershipProblem-solvingAdaptabilityCreativityFocusPerformanceBackend EngineeringAILlm-native ApplicationsDocument Understanding

About the role

Original posting from LlamaIndex via Ashby

Join us and help shape the future of AI by defining the narrative around document understanding.
ABOUT THE ROLE
LlamaIndex's backend application platform team is hiring for an experienced (4+ years) backend engineer excited to build new features and scale out our ingestion and AI systems! LlamaIndex is backed by Greylock and has grow significantly in the last year from a combination of open source and private enterprise interest. Our teams and positions offer terrific growth and ownership opportunities as we expand our engineering team to power our next phase of growth!
RESPONSIBILITIES
[Primary] Build out new features and scale our backend capabilities focused scaling out our core APIs
Backend stack: Python, Node.JS, K8s, Terraform, Postgres, Temporal, etc.
[Secondary] Work closely with prospects and customers to build production solutions.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with shipping completely new product features from scratch. Have gone from prototype to production serving end users in a short amount of time.
Shipped or otherwise interested in AI/LLM-native applications.
Iterated rapidly with customers or other engineers - translate user feedback into features back to proactive user discovery. Help jointly develop and iterate on product roadmap for core features.
Shipped applications at scale
LOCATION
We offer a hybrid-friendly culture based out of our downtown San Francisco office.
WHY JOIN US?
Impactful Mission: Work on innovative AI products that redefine how knowledge is accessed and utilized.
Collaborative Team: Join a team of passionate individuals committed to pushing the boundaries of technology.
Growth Opportunities: Be at the forefront of the AI revolution, with ample opportunities to grow alongside our scaling organization.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
Competitive base salary and equity compensation
Comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage for you and your family
Unlimited paid time off policy
Daily catered lunch and snacks in the San Francisco office
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
LlamaIndex does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, employees, or any other organization location. LlamaIndex is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Source: LlamaIndex careers (Ashby)