Software Engineer (Backend for AI Demos)

Tailored Management is seeking a full-stack Software Engineer to join their client's Fundamental AI Research (FAIR) team, focused on making research breakthroughs in AI. The role involves building and optimizing backend systems for AI demos and requires strong backend engineering skills in Python and C++.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs to support AI demo applications
• Collaborate with AI researchers, frontend engineers, and product managers to deliver end-to-end demo experiences
• Integrate and deploy machine learning models into production systems, ensuring performance and reliability
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code in Python and C++
• Contribute to code reviews, testing, and documentation to ensure high-quality deliverables
• Work with frontend teams and, when needed, contribute to JavaScript-based components
• Leverage AI-assisted coding tools to significantly speed up the development process
• Analyze requirements and determine feasibility within time and cost constraints
• Engage with project teams early to understand goals and clarify backend requirements
• Extend or replace existing implementations as needed

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in software design and backend development
• Strong programming skills in both Python and C++
• Experience building and maintaining backend systems or APIs
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional team
• Experience deploying software solutions on FAANG infrastructure
• Experience running or integrating machine learning models in production environments
• Some Familiarity with JavaScript and frontend development workflows
• Prior experience with AI-assisted coding tools