Software Engineer III

Job Title: Software Engineer III
Contract Duration: 1 year
Work Arrangement: Remote
Pay Rate: $85-90 per hour

We are seeking a full-stack C++/Python/JavaScript Software Engineer to support a Fundamental AI Research team focused on advancing cutting-edge AI initiatives. This role centers on building and optimizing backend systems that support AI demo experiences in a production environment.

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs to support AI demo applications.
• Collaborate with AI researchers, frontend engineers, and product managers to deliver end-to-end demo experiences.
• Integrate and deploy machine learning models into production systems, ensuring performance and reliability.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code in Python and C++.
• Contribute to code reviews, testing, and documentation to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Work with frontend teams and, when needed, contribute to JavaScript-based components.
• Leverage AI-assisted coding tools to significantly speed up the development process.
• Analyze requirements and determine feasibility within time and cost constraints.
• Engage with project teams early to understand goals and clarify backend requirements.
• Extend or replace existing implementations as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in software design and backend development.
• Strong programming skills in both Python and C++.
• Experience building and maintaining backend systems or APIs.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional team.

• Experience deploying software solutions on FAANG infrastructure
• Experience running or integrating machine learning models in production environments.
• Some Familiarity with JavaScript and frontend development workflows.
• Prior experience with AI-assisted coding tools