Backend Engineer at Lightning AI

New York, New York, United States

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$120,000 – $250,000Compensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Artificial Intelligence, Machine LearningIndustries

Requirements

Experience with Go (Golang)
Ability to take ownership of key features and drive development from end to end
Strong collaboration skills with engineers, product managers, and designers
Experience in building and deploying software
Understanding of software quality, automation, and continuous delivery

Responsibilities

Write readable/testable/efficient code in Go (Golang)
Master our technology stack to deliver new features, improve system stability, and increase overall performance
Partner with engineering and product leaders on developing the Lightning product
Evaluate, strengthen, and document technical architecture, tools, and processes
Champion software quality, implement automation, drive continuous delivery, and reduce time to production while proactively reducing technical debt
Mentor and coach engineers on system design, operating in high uncertainty, and problem-solving

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

GoGolangContinuous DeliveryAutomationSoftware DeploymentSoftware ArchitectureAPI

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the Backend Engineer position?

The salary range is $120,000 - $250,000.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This is a hybrid role requiring 2 days per week in the New York City office.

What skills are required for this Backend Engineer role?

Required skills include experience with Go (Golang), ability to take ownership of key features, strong collaboration skills, experience in building and deploying software, and understanding of software quality, automation, and continuous delivery.

What are Lightning AI's company values?

The company values are Move Fast, Focus, Balance, Craftsmanship, and Minimal.

What makes a strong candidate for this Backend Engineer position?

Strong candidates have experience with Go, can take ownership of features end-to-end, collaborate effectively with teams, and demonstrate knowledge of software quality, automation, and continuous delivery.

Lightning AI

AI development platform for coding and deployment

About Lightning AI

Lightning AI provides a platform for developing artificial intelligence applications, supporting users throughout the entire AI lifecycle from initial ideas to final deployment. The platform is accessible via web browsers, allowing developers and data scientists to easily code, prototype, and train AI models using GPUs without needing extensive setup. It operates on a subscription model, offering a cloud-based AI Studio that functions like a virtual laptop with persistent storage and environments. This setup enables users to code on CPUs, debug on GPUs, and scale their projects across multiple nodes. Key features of the platform include tools like PyTorch Lightning, Fabric, Lit-GPT, and torchmetrics, which help in optimizing and scaling AI models. Lightning AI aims to provide a user-friendly and comprehensive solution for both enterprises and individual developers looking to enhance their AI development capabilities.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

2015Year Founded

$105.6MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

AI & Machine LearningIndustries

51-200Employees