Platform & Infrastructure Engineer at MindsDB

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
AI, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Proficient in Python with demonstrable experience designing, developing, and deploying scalable & highly available services
  • Deep understanding of performance, multi-threading, data modeling, and distributed systems
  • Intimate knowledge of distributed microservice architecture
  • Knowledge and experience in Kubernetes and containerization
  • Experience writing robust, resilient applications that scale and respond to changing conditions in cloud-based, containerized environments, with ability to explain past challenges and solutions
  • Experience designing and implementing complex backend services in a highly-scalable fashion
  • Ability to think architecturally, considering how individual services interact on a larger scale
  • Excellent communication skills to interface with teams, individuals, and potentially external partners, translating business needs into technology solutions
  • Thrives in a collaborative environment, driven, motivated, and able to carry projects independently or with others
  • Passionate about backend development, systems architecture, microservices, and Kubernetes

Responsibilities

  • Designing and implementing complex backend services
  • Developing and maintaining services intended to be run in a Kubernetes environment
  • Contributing significantly to both the company and the open source community
  • Shaping the future direction of the technology stack and services

Skills

Python
Backend Services
Scalable Architecture
Infrastructure Engineering
Platform Engineering

MindsDB

Integrates AI into existing databases

About MindsDB

MindsDB simplifies the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into existing databases, allowing businesses to perform predictive analytics directly within their systems. This enables companies to forecast outcomes like rental prices or customer churn without needing to export data to separate AI platforms. MindsDB primarily serves data-driven sectors such as real estate, finance, healthcare, and retail, helping them build and deploy machine learning models efficiently. The platform is offered as a service, accessible through a cloud-based subscription or local installation, with revenue generated from subscription fees and premium support. The goal of MindsDB is to make AI more accessible and easier to integrate, enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of business operations.

Berkeley, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$56.5MTotal Funding
SEEDCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
11-50Employees

Benefits

Flexible schedule
Unlimited PTO
Fully remote culture
Remote work setup budget
Wellbeing budget
Company offsites
Generous compensation
Personal development budget
Mental health support
Medical, dental, & vision insurance

Risks

Increased competition from AI startups in Berkeley SkyDeck may affect MindsDB's market share.
Rapid AI innovation could render MindsDB's offerings obsolete if they don't adapt.
Dependency on open-source contributions poses risks if community engagement declines.

Differentiation

MindsDB integrates AI directly into databases, eliminating the need for separate platforms.
The company democratizes AI, making it accessible to non-experts and small businesses.
MindsDB's open-source model fosters collaboration and innovation in AI and machine learning.

Upsides

Growing demand for predictive analytics in sectors like real estate and healthcare benefits MindsDB.
Recent funding from NVIDIA boosts MindsDB's financial stability and growth potential.
Recognition as one of the World's Most Innovative Companies enhances MindsDB's market reputation.

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