Backend Software Engineer (Python)

Job Title: Staff Backend Software Engineer (PYTHON)

Job Location: Dallas, TX (Hybrid Minimum 2 Days in Office)

Job Type: Full-Time

Overview

• We are looking for an experienced Staff Software Engineer, to contribute to the design, development, and implementation of AI-driven solutions.
• In this role, you'll leverage your extensive expertise across the entire technology stack to architect, develop, and optimize sophisticated software solutions. You'll provide technical leadership, mentor junior team members, and help shape our engineering practices while delivering high-quality applications that meet business objectives.
• As a key player in the Gen AI team, you will work on cutting-edge projects that push the boundaries of Generative AI and machine learning in supply chain applications.
• The ideal candidate loves to code with a passion for innovation and problem-solving. This is not a research role

What You ll Do

• Design and develop complex full stack applications, from database to user interface.
• Architect scalable, maintainable solutions that balance technical excellence with business needs.
• Lead the implementation of critical features and infrastructure improvements.
• Establish coding standards, best practices, and technical documentation.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Collaborate with product management to refine requirements and technical specifications.
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and technical debt.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies to improve our development ecosystem.
• Participate in architectural decisions and contribute to long-term technical strategy.
• Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers and establish engineering best practices.
• Contribute to technical decision-making and long-term AI infrastructure strategy.

Required Skills

What we are looking for:

• Minimum 8+ years of software development experience, with a strong foundation in software engineering skills, design patterns, and building scalable systems is REQUIRED.
• Solid experience in frontend technologies (JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and modern frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue).
• MUST have strong proficiency in backend development using Python (NOT Java).
• Advanced knowledge of database systems, data modeling, and query optimization.
• Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud Platform, or Azure) and containerization technologies.
• Proven ability to lead complex technical projects from conception to deployment.
• Strong understanding of system design, software architecture, and design patterns.
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain complex technical concepts.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automated testing strategies.
• Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and observability tools.
• Experience with performance optimization and security best practices.
• Understanding of agile development methodologies.
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain complex technical concepts.
• History of mentoring junior developers and providing technical leadership. (STAFF ONLY)
• Contributions to open-source projects in the AI/ML space.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401K with Matching
• Flexible Time Off
• Corporate Fitness Program
• A variety of voluntary benefits such as; Legal Plans, Accident and Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and much more