Backend Engineer, AI
LaunchDarklySalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, E-commerceIndustries
Requirements
- Software Development Experience (5+ years), with strong Java programming skills
- Experience with LLMs, testing, and prompt engineering, including work with Claude, Gemini, and OpenAI APIs
- Solid understanding of system design, scalability principles, use of APIs, and open source packages
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate model performance using structured test cases and metrics
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to operate independently with ambiguity in product definition
- Great to haves
- Working experience with building test workflows for LLMs
- Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics
- Familiarity with additional programming languages such as Python for data processing or AI prototyping
Responsibilities
- Write production-level code in Java (with AI tools)
- Prompt engineering and testing with LLMs, including Claude, Gemini, and OpenAI models
- Context engineering to determine the right data
- Agentic workflow design
- Help build systems to easily monitor and test LLM performance
- Analyze large data sets
- Design and implement solutions for scale and maintainability across multiple clients
- Contribute as a thought leader to conversations around LLM usage
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
Is this a full-time position or contract?
This is a contract role with the potential to convert to full-time employment.
What is the location and work arrangement for this role?
The role is based in New York City with an expectation to be in-office about 50% of working days.
What are the key required skills for this AI Software Engineer position?
Candidates need 5+ years of software development experience with strong Java programming skills, experience with LLMs including Claude, Gemini, and OpenAI APIs, prompt engineering and testing, solid understanding of system design and scalability, and the ability to evaluate model performance.
What is the team structure and reporting for this role?
This is a hands-on individual contributor role reporting directly to the CTO, with high visibility, working fairly independently while connecting with cross-functional teams.
What makes a strong candidate for this position?
Strong candidates have 5+ years of software development with Java expertise, hands-on experience with LLMs like Claude, Gemini, and OpenAI including prompt engineering, the ability to work independently in ambiguous environments, and excellent communication skills.
Stylitics
Personalized outfit recommendations for online shoppers
About Stylitics
Stylitics provides personalized outfit recommendations to enhance online shopping experiences, helping retailers increase sales through upselling and cross-selling. The platform features tools like 'Ways to Wear it' and a mix-and-match tool, allowing shoppers to customize their looks. Retailers can quickly create engaging landing pages to showcase products and improve customer engagement. Stylitics operates on a business-to-business model, offering its services to top retailers worldwide.
New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2011Year Founded
$96.3MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries
51-200Employees
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Stock Options
401(k) Company Match
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Commuter Benefits
Gym Membership
Risks
Competition from BigCommerce could lead to market share loss.
Integration challenges from Wide Eyes acquisition may disrupt operations.
Reliance on AI makes Stylitics vulnerable to rapid tech changes.
Differentiation
Stylitics offers AI-powered virtual closets for personalized ecommerce experiences.
The platform provides unique mix-and-match tools for interactive shopping.
Stylitics' acquisition of Wide Eyes enhances its visual AI capabilities.
Upsides
Increased demand for shoppable content aligns with Stylitics' offerings.
The 'Get the Look' feature boosts product discovery and conversions.
Juliana Prather's appointment as CMO may enhance marketing strategies.
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