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Leading Backend Developer – AI Security Startup
About the Company
We are partnered with a fast‑growing, venture‑backed AI startup building next‑generation video intelligence technology. Our platform helps organisations extract real value from their video data, faster, smarter, and with far less manual effort.
They've secured over $30M in VC funding, are already generating revenue, and have a strong runway as we scale. The founding team consists of experienced technologists and entrepreneurs with deep backgrounds in advanced robotics, AI, and large‑scale systems.
The Role: Leading Backend Engineer
We’re looking for a highly capable Leading Backend Engineer to become a key contributor within our core engineering team. You’ll be responsible for architecting, building, and scaling the systems that sit at the heart of our AI‑driven video intelligence platform.
In this role, you will:
Build and maintain backend services that ingest, process, and serve large volumes of video and sensor data
Design scalable APIs and distributed systems that power our frontend and ML pipelines
Collaborate on shaping infrastructure, architecture, and technical strategy from the ground up
Solve complex problems involving real‑time processing, distributed systems, and high availability
Fully own backend and edge functionality with emphasis on architecture, delivery, and cross‑team collaboration
You’ll be a great fit if you have:
Strong experience with Golang, Python, or C++
A strong track record of building scalable backend systems and APIs
A Computer Science degree or similar (or equivalent experience)
Proven experience working in startups or fast‑moving environments
Comfort with distributed systems, containers, and cloud‑native infrastructure
A deep understanding of system performance, reliability, and clean architecture principles
What We Offer
Competitive salary with regular performance reviews
Equity in a rapidly scaling AI company
High ownership and autonomy over product‑critical components
Frequent team socials, dinners, and offsites
The latest tools, tech, and hardware
A sharp, mission‑driven team solving impactful real‑world problems
The chance to shape a product at the intersection of AI, security, and real‑time decision‑making
If interested, please apply now!
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