Senior Scala Engineer - Generative AI

Join a leading generative AI platform, which empowers enterprises to transform their workflows and achieve greater productivity. Our all-in-one solution offers customized AI applications and workflows, supported by our cutting-edge language models and AI guardrails.

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled Backend Engineer with expertise in Scala and functional programming to join our innovative team. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining our backend infrastructure, integrating AI models, and ensuring system scalability and efficiency. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to create robust and high-performance services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain backend systems and APIs using Scala.
• Collaborate with data scientists and machine learning engineers.
• Optimize backend services for performance and scalability.
• Implement secure data storage and retrieval mechanisms.
• Define and implement APIs in collaboration with frontend developers.
• Work with SREs to deploy and monitor services in a cloud environment.
• Conduct code reviews and adhere to coding standards.
• Stay updated with industry trends and suggest improvements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in functional programming and Scala.
• Proficient in Cats Effect or similar technologies (e.g., ZIO, Monix).
• Strong understanding of backend development, including RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of distributed systems and performance optimization.
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and agile methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred Experience:

• 10+ years in functional programming.
• 7+ years in Scala programming.
• Extensive experience with Cats Effect.

Benefits & Perks:

• Generous PTO and company holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid parental leave and fertility support
• Health savings accounts and wellness stipends
• Learning and development opportunities
• Competitive compensation, stock options, and 401k

Send your resume to generative.ai@scalajobs.com