Full Time

Senior Software Engineer, Backend (ML Feature Platform)

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Pittsburgh, PA
$140,000 - $210,000* / year (about $67–$101 an hour)

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About this kind of role

What a Senior Software Engineer, Backend (ML Feature Platform) usually does. The employer's own details are in the listing.

Typically does: Senior Software Engineers specializing in backend development design, build, and maintain the systems that power machine learning features. This often involves creating scalable and reliable APIs, data pipelines, and infrastructure to support machine learning models. They collaborate with data scientists and other engineers to integrate machine learning into products and services. Troubleshooting and optimizing existing systems for performance and reliability are also common responsibilities.

Tools and skills: Proficiency in programming languages like Python or Java, experience with databases (SQL and NoSQL), cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure), and familiarity with DevOps practices and tools are generally expected.

Good fit for: Individuals with strong problem-solving abilities, a passion for building robust systems, and a desire to work at the intersection of software engineering and machine learning often thrive in this role.

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