Principle Backend Engineer

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A bit about us:
We are the first AI real estate photo editor. Today we process 20,000 images each day; within the coming months we aim to edit more than 100,000 while cutting delivery time from 30 minutes per shoot to under 10. We are looking for an experienced backend engineer to scale the systems and work on complex models, algorithms, and features that make this growth possible while guiding a small team of developers.
Why join us?
Health Benefits (medical, dental, vision) PTO and Sick Pay 401k Milestone based bonuses of $30K when average editing time per shoot reaches 5 minutes and an additional $30K at 2 minutes per shoot. On-Target Earnings of $255K - $285K with milestone bonuses
Job Details
Responsibilities
We intend to 5X our daily photo editing volume in the coming months while decreasing the average time per photoshoot edited by 5x. You will own this:
Optimize, grow, and maintain our python/Kubernetes-based system orchestrating 20+ computer vision models with extreme reliability and speed (example daily task: optimize GPU memory usage to increase parallel inference capabilities in our GCP cluster to decrease processing time)
Design and implement new algorithms/models for image processing and editing throughout our photo sorting, detection, and editing pipeline. Mentor junior developers building features and implementing new models/algorithms in the processing pipeline.
Requirements
6-10+ years building and scaling complex backend systems Worked in a role overseeing high volume throughput of any kind Example: Built and scaled software for defect detection in a manufacturing process.
High agency problem solving skills with low to no guidance. If given an objective, you make it happen and delete obstacles. Extreme productivity and speed on all work you do. Your default assumption should be that large projects can be built and shipped on a daily/weekly timeframe. Obsessive focus on engineering excellence and delivering world class output for users. Willing to spend extreme amounts of time building AutoHDR to achieve our goal of editing all real estate photos Track record of mentoring and growing junior devs Expert-level proficiency/experience in Python (FastAPI), relational databases (MySQL), model training/deployment (optional) and Kubernetes. Expectations
Our office is in Downtown Austin at capital factory. The role is in person.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to 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.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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Location:
Austin, TX, United States
Category:
Computer And Mathematical Occupations

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