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Software Engineer- Backend/ Applied AI

Charlotte, NC, US • Posted 23 hours ago • Updated 11 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $92,000.00 - 115,000.00 per year

Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC

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Skills

Large Language Models (LLMs)
Workflow
Collaboration
Python
TypeScript
PHP
Cloud Computing
Amazon Web Services
Google Cloud Platform
Google Cloud
Microsoft Azure
SQL
NoSQL
Database
Software Design
Systems Architecture
API
Prompt Engineering
Artificial Intelligence
Vector Databases
LangChain
LlamaIndex
Machine Learning (ML)
Training
Evaluation
Docker
Kubernetes
React.js
JavaScript
SAP BASIS

Summary

Software Engineer - Backend / Applied AI Job Description
We are looking for a Software Engineer with a strong backend engineering background and an interest in applied AI to build scalable APIs, backend services, and data pipelines that power AI-driven features. This role focuses on integrating large language models (LLMs), embeddings, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) into production applications. You will work closely with product and design teams to develop reliable, scalable, and efficient AI-powered solutions.

Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid - 3 days onsite per week)

Salary: $92,000-$115,000
Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems, APIs, and services.
Integrate AI/ML capabilities, including LLMs, embeddings, and classification.
Develop and optimize data pipelines for AI workflows.
Implement RAG and context-aware systems.
Integrate third-party AI tools and services.
Improve system performance, reliability, and cost efficiency.
Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to architectural decisions.

Required Skills

Strong programming experience in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, PHP, Go, or similar languages.
Experience building and maintaining backend systems and APIs.
Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud Platform, or Azure.
Experience with SQL and/or NoSQL databases.
Understanding of software design principles and system architecture.
Familiarity with AI API integrations, prompt engineering, embeddings, vector search, and model evaluation.

Preferred Skills

Experience building and deploying AI-powered applications in production.
Familiarity with vector databases such as Pinecone or Weaviate.
Experience with LangChain or LlamaIndex.
Knowledge of machine learning fundamentals, including training, fine-tuning, and evaluation.
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or event-driven architectures.
Frontend experience with React or Next.js is a plus but not required.

Additional Information

Hybrid position requiring three days onsite per week in Charlotte, NC.
Work visa sponsorship is not available.
Equal opportunity employer.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.
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Dice Id: 10105282
Position Id: 891581
Posted 23 hours ago

Company Info

About Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC

Motion Recruitment delivers IT Talent Solutions for Contract, Direct Hire, Managed Solutions and Statement of Work to all of North America from our 21 delivery centers. Our high-touch, specialized, team-based recruitment model’s success is proven through our exemplary track record in filling the most challenging IT positions for startup and enterprise clients alike. Our hyper-specialized tech focus results in a truly consultative approach for both our clients and candidates, within our recruiting areas of expertise: Software, Mobile, Data, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Product + UX and Functional.

Motion also delivers IT Consulting Solutions through the Motion Consulting Group (MCG) that create true digital transformation for IT projects in Agile Development & Coaching, DevOps & DevSecOps Solutions, and Managed Services for IT Operations.

We’re also the proud creators of Tech in Motion and the Timmy Awards, our North American community platform, events series and award program that connects over 250,000 tech enthusiasts to meet, learn, and innovate.

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