Software Engineer, Backend
Description For Software Engineer, Backend
Cresta, an innovative AI company born from the prestigious Stanford AI lab, is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to join their AI Agent team. The role focuses on creating state-of-the-art AI Agents that solve practical problems for customers, leveraging the latest in Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI Agent systems. The position offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology while ensuring solutions are cost-effective, secure, and reliable.
As a Backend Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing and maintaining scalable server architectures that handle high-volume interactions and ensure optimal performance. The role requires expertise in cloud services, API design, and database optimization, with a focus on building robust backend systems that support AI functionalities. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate AI Agents into Cresta's customer solutions.
The company's leadership includes notable figures like Sebastian Thrun (co-founder and chairman, known for Google X and Waymo), Ping Wu (CEO, co-founder of Google Contact Center AI), and Tim Shi (CTO & co-founder, early OpenAI member). This position offers the opportunity to work with industry leaders while contributing to the future of AI-powered workforce solutions.
The role offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, paid parental leave, wellness allowances, and remote work support. Based in Toronto with remote work options, this position combines the excitement of working with cutting-edge AI technology with the stability of an established, well-backed company.
Responsibilities For Software Engineer, Backend
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable and robust backend architectures for Cresta's AI Agent solutions and proprietary models
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including frontend engineers, machine learning engineers to ensure seamless integration
- Lead initiatives to enhance system scalability and reliability in production environments
- Drive efforts to optimize server response times, process large volumes of data efficiently
- Innovate and implement security measures, cost-reduction strategies, and performance improvements
Requirements For Software Engineer, Backend
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- 2+ years of experience in backend system architecture, cloud services
- Knowledge in designing and maintaining APIs with understanding of gRPC, REST
- Experience in high-performance database schema design and query optimization
- Experience in containerized application deployment using Kubernetes and Docker
- Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
- Understanding of cloud security and compliance standards
Benefits For Software Engineer, Backend
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Paid parental leave
- Monthly Health & Wellness allowance
- Work from home office stipend
- Lunch reimbursement for in-office employees
- 3 weeks PTO in Canada
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