Senior Backend Engineer

LILT, the leading AI solution for enterprise translations, is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join their innovative team. The role offers an exciting opportunity to work on a high-performance, large-scale language translation system that leverages cutting-edge AI technology. The company's core technology, while sharing similarities with ChatGPT and Google Translate, distinguishes itself through its patented Contextual AI Engine that delivers hyper-accurate, business-focused results.

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll be at the heart of LILT's machine translation services, working with talented colleagues to define, drive, and execute projects on the core platform. The position involves collaborating with engineering and infrastructure teams to design and improve backend systems, implement new features, and scale services effectively. You'll also have the opportunity to mentor peers and contribute to raising the technical excellence bar through code quality improvements and reviews.

The role requires strong expertise in Java and Python, with at least 5 years of software development experience and 2+ years leading major software components. You'll be working in a challenging entrepreneurial environment that values curiosity, attention to detail, and openness to experimentation. The position offers flexibility with hybrid work options in Berlin or London, competitive compensation including market salary and equity, and additional benefits such as a monthly lifestyle stipend.

LILT's engineering team focuses on workflow optimization and backend AI systems, presenting interesting cloud engineering challenges due to their globally distributed translation workforce. The company has a strong preference for building proprietary backend technology, allowing you to work with the latest natural language processing techniques. Founded by former Google Translate team members, LILT has maintained its focus on machine learning since 2015, consistently investing in Large Language Models to advance enterprise translation capabilities.