Python Backend Engineer (Only W2)

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Job Title: Python Backend Engineer

Location : San Jose (CA)

Role Overview:

We are looking for a Python Backend Engineer to build the backbone of our platform. You will be responsible for creating high-performance APIs, integrating advanced AI agent logic, and ensuring our infrastructure remains rock-solid as we scale. If you enjoy solving complex architectural puzzles and want to work at the intersection of traditional backend engineering and AI

Core Responsibilities

• Scalable API Development: Design, build, and maintain robust, high-throughput APIs (FastAPI, Django, or Flask) capable of handling millions of requests.
• Agent Logic Integration: Architect the backend systems that power our AI agents, managing long-running tasks, state persistence, and seamless communication between LLMs and our core services.
• Authentication & Security: Implement and manage secure identity protocols (OAuth2, JWT, OpenID Connect) to protect user data and internal endpoints.
• Routing & Orchestration: Design efficient request routing and service communication patterns using tools like API Gateways, or Service Meshes.
  
  

Required Technical Skills

• Language: Expert-level proficiency in Python (3.10 preferred).
• Frameworks: Deep experience with FastAPI, Django
• AI Tooling: Familiarity with LangChain, LlamaIndex, or similar frameworks for agentic workflows.
• Databases: Strong knowledge of SQL (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (Redis, MongoDB), plus experience with Vector Databases (Pinecone, Weaviate).
• Infrastructure: Proficiency with Docker, AWS/Google Cloud Platform, and asynchronous task queues