What are the responsibilities and job description for the Yuma - Software Engineer position at Connecticut Innovations?
Are you ready to join Connecticut Innovation’s vibrant community of innovators? Connecticut Innovations (“CI”) is Connecticut’s strategic venture capital arm, and we are passionate about serving our portfolio of 220 companies across various industries, with strengths in life sciences, technology, and climate tech.
Come join Yuma, Yuma | Advancing Decentralized AI on Bittensor.
About Yuma
At Yuma, we are on a mission to drive positive economic and societal change by revolutionizing the way the world connects through decentralized intelligence. Yuma exists to champion development on Bittensor, an ecosystem that empowers brilliant minds and democratizes access to advanced computing and intelligence. Together we are cultivating a space where innovation thrives, ideas are rewarded, and cutting-edge technology becomes accessible to everyone.
As a proud subsidiary of DCG, a global investor, builder, and accelerator, we have the backing and resources to empower the next generation of visionaries. Our role is clear: to support and nurture transformative teams at the critical early stages of development. By removing barriers and providing the tools needed to succeed, we’re ensuring that the AI revolution is not just for a select few but for the visionaries shaping our shared future.
This role requires working in person at our Stamford, CT, office at least three days per week.
Software Engineer
We’re looking for a Software Engineer to join our engineering team at Yuma. You’ll help design and scale the core systems that underpin our decentralized AI infrastructure and related products — from high-performance data pipelines to API services.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs.
- Write clean, well-tested, and maintainable code.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams — including data, product, and infrastructure — to deliver high-quality features and systems.
- Ensure software reliability through automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and observability best practices.
- Deploy and manage services in cloud environments
- Optimize system performance, scalability, and maintainability.
- Participate in code reviews, contribute to technical discussions, and help evolve our engineering culture and practices.
- Support deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting of live systems
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
- 3–8 years of professional experience as a backend engineer.
- Strong proficiency in at least one modern programming language (Python, Java, JavaScript, Rust or Go)
- Solid understanding of APIs, databases, and backend architecture.
- Experience deploying, monitoring, and scaling applications in cloud environments (GCP, AWS, or Azure).
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools and automated testing frameworks.
- Understanding of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Working knowledge of relational and/or NoSQL databases.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with blockchain or decentralized technologies, Polkadot, Parity, Substrate preferred)
- Experience with AI/ML integrations or data-intensive systems
- Exposure to containerization/orchestration tools such as Docker or Kubernetes
- Prior experience in a startup or early-stage company
WHAT WE OFFER:
- An opportunity to thrive in a dynamic, cutting-edge environment at a rapidly scaling company led by experienced industry leaders
- An innovative learning environment where you can immerse yourself in the latest technologies, contribute to building a transformative new industry, and make a meaningful impact.
- Competitive base salary, bonus and incentive compensation
- Unlimited PTO / Flexible time off - work with your leader to take time off when you need it
- Professional development budget with flexibility for personal and professional growth
- Outstanding health insurance for employee, partner and dependents
- Life insurance, short-term & long-term disability coverage
- 401K plan with company contribution
- Flexible spending programs for medical and dependent care
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Yuma is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.