Backend Engineer

Encord is a London-based startup building a comprehensive development platform for machine learning applications. Our mission is to enable companies to unlock the power of AI while retaining 100% control of their data. In 2021 we raised $20M from top investors including CRV, Y Combinator Continuity, the Harvard Management Company and other leading Bay Area investors.

As a Backend Engineer at Encord, you'll be at the forefront of building performant backend services that power state-of-the-art AI applications. You'll work with a broad tech stack including Python, PostgreSQL, OpenCV, PyTorch, TypeScript, React, GCP, AWS, K8S, and CUDA, while tackling challenges at the cutting edge of computer vision and deep learning.

You'll join a team of 60 professionals working on solving complex problems in AI infrastructure. The role offers significant impact potential, as you'll be designing and maintaining systems that scale to billions of entities, building critical client libraries, and establishing engineering best practices.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with distributed systems and data pipelines, thrives in a fast-paced startup environment, and can work autonomously. You'll be part of a flat organizational structure where your contributions can directly influence the company's success.

We offer a competitive package including equity options, hybrid work arrangement (3 days in our central London office), 25 days annual leave, private health insurance, pension contribution, cycle to work scheme, and an annual education allowance. Join us in building the next generation of AI infrastructure tools that are transforming industries from healthcare to manufacturing, retail, and agriculture.