Senior Backend Engineer (Python / GenAI)
Job Description
Tech9 is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer specializing in Python and AI technologies to join their innovative team. This role focuses on designing and maintaining backend infrastructure for AI-powered real-time applications, particularly in live audio/video streaming systems. The position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of backend engineering and AI, building robust systems that support low-latency user interactions and AI model deployment.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Python backend development, real-time systems, and cloud technologies. You'll be working with cutting-edge tools and frameworks including LiveKit, WebSockets, AWS, and Kubernetes to create scalable, high-performance solutions. The role requires expertise in CI/CD pipelines, Docker workflows, and production system optimization.
Working in a fully remote capacity across Latin America, you'll collaborate with AI engineers, software developers, and product teams to drive technical excellence and innovation. The position offers competitive compensation, flexible working hours, and significant opportunities for professional growth and learning. You'll be part of a collaborative environment where your contributions directly impact the development of cutting-edge AI applications.
This role is perfect for experienced engineers who thrive on complex technical challenges and want to work with modern technologies while maintaining work-life balance through remote work. The company provides access to state-of-the-art tools and infrastructure, ensuring you have everything needed to succeed in building next-generation AI-powered applications.
Responsibilities For Senior Backend Engineer (Python / GenAI)
- Develop backend services in Python to support real-time communication using LiveKit and WebSockets
- Build and maintain infrastructure for AI features deployment, monitoring, and scaling
- Collaborate with AI engineers to integrate AI models into production environments
- Optimize backend systems for low-latency and high reliability in multi-user live applications
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, Docker workflows, and cloud orchestration with Kubernetes and AWS
- Identify performance bottlenecks and implement system improvements
- Participate in technical planning, code reviews, and knowledge sharing across the team
Requirements For Senior Backend Engineer (Python / GenAI)
- 5+ years of experience in backend or full-stack software engineering with a strong focus on Python
- Experience with real-time systems, including WebRTC, LiveKit, or similar live streaming platforms
- Proficiency with AWS (EC2, ECS, Lambda) and Kubernetes for cloud-native service orchestration
- Solid experience with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and production debugging/monitoring
- Familiarity with AI deployment processes and frameworks such as LangChain, LangFuse, Ray, or LLMOps tooling
- Experience with low-latency, high-concurrency backend systems
- Strong problem-solving skills, initiative, and ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams
Benefits For Senior Backend Engineer (Python / GenAI)
- Competitive salary based on experience and responsibilities
- Fully remote work across Latin America
- Flexible working hours with startup-style autonomy
- Opportunities to collaborate on cutting-edge AI projects with global impact
- Professional growth, learning, and mentorship from experienced engineering and AI teams
- Access to modern cloud infrastructure, tools, and frameworks
- A collaborative and innovative work environment where your ideas and contributions are valued
