Staff Backend Engineer

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Staff Backend Engineer focused on personalization and recommender systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional collaborations to advance system architecture for foundational LLMs
• Mentor backend engineers and influence technical strategy while ensuring high standards in methodology
• Prototype new approaches and contribute to defining backend technical strategy for generative recommenders

Required Qualifications

• Extensive experience in designing system architectures with machine learning models
• Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and shape strategic directions through collaboration
• Experience in building MVPs and prototypes to drive initiatives forward
• Accountability to senior tech leadership for meeting product and technology objectives
• Strong team-first approach with techniques to maintain team motivation and productivity