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Staff Engineer

H exists to push the boundaries of superintelligence with agentic AI, automating complex multi-step tasks to unlock human potential.
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
5+ years of experience
AI

Job Description

H Company is at the forefront of pushing boundaries in superintelligent and agentic AI, focusing on automating complex, multi-step tasks to unlock human potential. As a Staff Engineer in the Product Engineering Team, you'll play a crucial role in implementing and operating Agents and Inference platforms that serve both the Research department and form the foundation for market-ready agentic products and services.

The role demands a seasoned professional with at least 5 years of strong Python backend development experience, combining technical expertise with leadership capabilities. You'll be responsible for defining and leading technical architecture, developing scalable systems, and mentoring engineers across teams. The position requires deep knowledge of distributed systems, cloud computing (preferably AWS), and extensive experience with both relational and non-relational databases.

Working in a hybrid setting from either Paris or London, you'll collaborate with a multicultural team of world-class AI talent. The role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of AI while working alongside some of the industry's best minds. You'll be expected to balance technical leadership with hands-on development, guiding teams through complex technical decisions while maintaining a focus on both immediate delivery and long-term architectural health.

Key technical requirements include expertise in Python frameworks (Flask, Django, FastAPI), API development (REST/GraphQL), message queuing technologies, and a solid understanding of coding standards and architectural patterns. The role also demands strong soft skills in mentorship, cross-functional communication, and technical leadership.

As part of the compensation package, you'll receive a competitive salary and numerous opportunities for professional growth and career development. The position offers the unique advantage of being part of a cutting-edge AI startup's early stages, working on innovative solutions that could revolutionize how we approach artificial intelligence.

The hybrid work model requires office presence three days per week on average, with occasional travel between offices every 4-6 weeks. This structure promotes a balanced approach to collaboration and independent work while maintaining strong team connections across locations.

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Responsibilities For Staff Engineer

  • Define and lead technical architecture, design, and long-term engineering roadmap
  • Develop and maintain complex, high-performance, and scalable systems
  • Mentor and guide engineers across multiple teams, fostering technical excellence
  • Conduct thorough code and design reviews, ensuring quality and security best practices
  • Collaborate with Research, Engineering, and other stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions
  • Drive improvements in system reliability, scalability, and observability
  • Establish and enforce engineering standards, tooling, and processes
  • Champion technical innovation and proactively address technical debt

Requirements For Staff Engineer

Python
  • Previous demonstrable role(s) as Staff Engineer with relevant responsibilities and achievements
  • Strong 5+ years of experience in Python backend development (Flask, Django, FastAPI or similar)
  • In-depth experience with distributed systems or cloud computing, preferably in AWS
  • Experience building and shipping end to end solutions
  • Experience building APIs (REST and/or GraphQL) and integrating with external services
  • Expertise in relational and non-relational databases
  • Experience working with message queueing technologies (SQS/RabbitMQ/Kafka/etc.)
  • Solid understanding of coding standards, architectural patterns and test frameworks
  • Expertise in instrumentation, observability and monitoring
  • Mentorship & Influence - ability to inspire and elevate engineers across teams
  • Cross-Functional Communication - effective communication with engineers and business leaders
  • Technical Leadership – ability to guide teams through complex technical decisions

Benefits For Staff Engineer

  • Competitive salary
  • Professional growth opportunities
  • Continuous learning
  • Career development
  • Collaborative multicultural environment
  • Work with world-class AI talent