Platform Lead Engineer / AI & Developer Productivity

AI Engineer (Generative AI & Backend Systems)
A fast-growing technology company located in Waltham, MA (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) is seeking a full-time AI Engineer to design and develop production-grade AI applications. This position combines backend software engineering, cloud-native development, and generative AI technologies to deliver intelligent customer-facing solutions. The ideal candidate brings strong software engineering fundamentals alongside experience integrating machine learning and large language models into real-world products.
Unlike many AI positions focused solely on prototyping, this role centers on shipping scalable systems that create measurable business impact. You'll work directly on the architecture, deployment, monitoring, and optimization of AI-powered applications while helping shape the organization's approach to generative AI. This is a great opportunity for an engineer who wants to move beyond experimentation and build technology used in production every day.
Required Skills & Experience

• 4+ years of backend software development experience
• Strong programming skills in Python, Java, Go, or similar languages
• Experience deploying machine learning or LLM-powered solutions in production environments
• Experience building APIs, services, and scalable distributed applications
• Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure and modern software architecture
• Experience monitoring, evaluating, and improving AI system performance
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Desired Skills & Experience

• Hands-on experience building Generative AI applications
• Familiarity with LLM evaluation methodologies and frameworks
• Production monitoring and observability experience
• Experience designing highly available service architectures
• Strong systems design background
• Experience owning products, services, or features from concept to launch
• Background working within high-growth engineering organizations

What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown

• 40% Generative AI Development
• 35% Backend Engineering & Service Development
• 15% AI Quality, Monitoring & Reliability
• 10% Architecture & Technical Design

Daily Responsibilities

• 80% Hands-On Development
• 10% Cross-Functional Collaboration
• 10% Technical Planning & Design

The Offer

• $180,000 - $220,000
• Bonus eligible

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Vacation Time
• 401(k)
• Hybrid Work Environment
• Exposure to Emerging AI Technologies

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.