Sr. Back-End Software Engineer - ML Team

Santa Clara, CA
Engineering – Backend /
Full-Time /
Hybrid
Founded in 2017, percipient.ai utilizes state-of-the-art research in Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, and Deep Learning to develop cutting-edge tools that bridge the gap between AI and human understanding. We pride ourselves in maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment that enables each individual to grow while having a meaningful impact on national security. Join our team today.

Percipient.ai is currently seeking to hire a Sr. Back-End Software Engineer to join our Machine Learning Team. We have developed unique, patent pending, core CV/ML technology powering a product actively used by our customers. We are seeking a Sr. Backend SWE to help us continue to deliver highly-impactful features on our roadmap. This position will work collaboratively with other engineers, product managers, AI and Computer Vision scientists, and other engineering teams to build scalable back-end systems, services, tools, and APIs that power our product.

This position will be based out of our Santa Clara, CA headquarters and will allow for some remote work.

Responsibilities:

    • Design, develop, and propose innovative and impactful features
    • Take ownership of major parts of the software
    • Have a keen eye towards software quality and maintainability
    • Help ship releases at a reasonably fast pace
    • Continually innovate, working with scientists, engineers, and product managers

Requirements:

    • BS in Computer Science, Engineering or related field; MS or PhD a plus 
    • 5+ years of relevant experience
    • Proven track record of building large-scale distributed systems
    • Deep expertise in at least two of Python, Go, C++, Java, Scala, etc
    • Strong experience with Linux-based operating systems
    • Expertise in machine learning, NLP, or computer vision is a big plus
    • Experience with ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, MxNet, PyTorch, etc. also a big plus
    • A passion to deliver innovation into the hands of customers
    • US citizenship required due to federal requirements
$155,000 - $275,000 a year
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the average minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your assessed level and location during the hiring process.


We want the best for all of our employees and go out of our way to provide top-tier benefits. Join our team to receive:
 ● Substantial Equity
 ● Unlimited Flexible Time Away (FTA)
 ● 401k Matching
 ● 90% Employee Medical Premium Coverage
 ● 65% Dependent/Family Medical Premium Coverage
 ● Flexible Spending Accounts
 ● Employee Referral Program
 ● Lunches & Snacks
 ● Commuter Benefits
 ● Life Insurance
 ● Travel Assistance
 ● And more

Percipient.ai is a proud equal opportunity employer and we are committed to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We hire talent located within a daily commutable distance to our office in Santa Clara, CA. We believe in the benefit of a highly collaborative in-office culture, so plan to be in the office 3-4 days a week.

At this time we are not accepting unsolicited submissions from agencies. Thank you.