Senior Software Engineer (Backend) - AI/ML

ClickHouse
Portugal
RemoteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for backend engineers with AI/ML expertise who can design scalable APIs and operate in a globally distributed team.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 5+ years of production backend experience and direct AI/ML exposure
    — “5+ years of software engineering experience in production environments”
  • Engineers comfortable with building APIs that connect databases with AI/ML systems
    — “Create robust, scalable APIs that connect ClickHouse's database capabilities with modern AI/ML inference systems”

Things to consider

  • Oncall responsibilities are expected during daytime hours, not limited to specific shifts
    — “Participate in the daytime oncall rotation along with the rest of the team.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with TypeScript or Python in API design and service architecture
    — “Backend development experience in TypeScript or Python, with a focus on API design and service architecture”
  • Showcase model integration projects with monitoring and evaluation practices
    — “Integrate models into production systems with proper monitoring, versioning, observability, and evaluation.”
  • Emphasize contributions to developer tools, SDKs, or documentation for AI/ML systems
    — “Design and implement developer tools, SDKs, and documentation that enable users to leverage ClickHouse’s AI/ML capabilities.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Design and implement AI-powered features
  • Create robust, scalable APIs
  • Implement and maintain integrations with the broader AI/ML ecosystem
Typical background
software engineeringAI/ML technologies

Skills & requirements

Required

Ai/mlAPI DesignBackend DevelopmentCloud TechnologiesDatabase Systems

Preferred

Integrating And Deploying Ai/ml ModelsUnderstanding Of Data Processing Pipelines

Stack & domain

AIMLBackend DevelopmentAPI DesignService ArchitectureCloud TechnologiesAWSAzureGCPDatabase SystemsData Processing PipelinesClickhouseInference ApisVector DatabasesModel IntegrationProduction SystemsMonitoringVersioningObservabilityEvaluationSdksDocumentationOwnershipCollaborationCommunicationTechnical ConceptsAi/mlBackend EngineeringCloud ServicesData Processing

About the role

Original posting from ClickHouse via Ashby

ABOUT THE TEAM

The AI/ML Engineering team builds and operates ClickHouse's AI and machine learning products end-to-end. This includes the Agentic Data Stack, AI Functions, chDB, the in-Console copilot, and the AI/ML partnerships that distribute them — together with the shared components and expertise that let every other ClickHouse team ship AI in the surfaces they own. Our team is looking for highly skilled and experienced software engineers to join us, who will be responsible for designing, building, and operating the products that make ClickHouse the platform of choice for agents and data scientists.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

  • Feature Development: Design and implement AI-powered features across the full stack, from backend inference services to intuitive frontend interfaces within the ClickHouse Cloud platform.
  • API Architecture: Create robust, scalable APIs that connect ClickHouse's database capabilities with modern AI/ML inference systems and external/internal AI services.
  • Ecosystem Integrations: Implement and maintain integrations with the broader AI/ML ecosystem and standards, ensuring that ClickHouse as a technology works seamlessly with popular frameworks and tools.
  • Technical Integration: Integrate models into production systems with proper monitoring, versioning, observability, and evaluation.
  • Oncall: Participate in the daytime oncall rotation along with the rest of the team.
  • Developer Experience: Design and implement developer tools, SDKs, and documentation that enable users to leverage ClickHouse’s AI/ML capabilities.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING ALONG

  • 5+ years of software engineering experience in production environments
  • Exposure to working directly with AI/ML technologies
  • Backend development experience in TypeScript or Python, with a focus on API design and service architecture
  • A high level of ownership and can drive features from concept to production with minimal supervision
  • Ability to thrive in collaborative environments and can effectively communicate technical concepts to diverse stakeholders

Nice to have

  • Experience integrating and deploying AI/ML models in production systems, including working with inference APIs and vector databases
  • Familiarity with cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, particularly services related to AI/ML deployment
  • Understanding of database systems and data processing pipelines, with ClickHouse experience being a significant plus

#LI-Remote

PERKS

  • Flexible work environment - ClickHouse is a globally distributed company and remote-friendly. We currently operate in over 25 countries.
  • Healthcare - Employer contributions towards your healthcare.
  • Equity in the company - Every new team member who joins our company receives stock options.
  • Time off - Flexible time off in the US, generous entitlement in other countries.
  • A USD$500 Home office setup if you’re a remote employee.
  • Global Gatherings – We believe in the power of in-person connection and offer opportunities to engage with colleagues at company-wide offsites.

CULTURE - WE ALL SHAPE IT

As part of a rapidly scaling start-up, you will be instrumental in shaping our culture.

Are you interested in finding out more about our culture? Learn more about our values here https://clickhouse.com/company/careers. Check out our blog posts https://clickhouse.com/blog or follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/clickhouseinc/life/0c1ee7f4-2129-488d-b413-e7f6270659fd/?viewAsMember=true to find out more about what’s happening at ClickHouse.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & PRIVACY

ClickHouse provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on factors such as race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Please see here https://clickhouse.com/legal/applicant-privacy-notice for our Privacy Statement.

Source: ClickHouse careers (Ashby)

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