Distributed Systems Engineer

About Us:

webAI is a software company that is building a decentralized AI development platform. Our technology enables the development of powerful AI using limited amounts of data, challenging the underlying assumption that big data is the key to unlocking the full power of AI.  webAI offers opportunities to join a dynamic and fast-growing team that fosters a fun and growth-oriented office culture.

We at webAI are committed to living out the core values we have put in place as the foundation on which we operate as a team. We seek individuals who exemplify the following:

• Truth - Emphasizing transparency and honesty in every interaction and decision.
• Ownership - Taking full responsibility for one’s actions and decisions, demonstrating commitment to the success of our clients.
• Tenacity - Persisting in the face of challenges and setbacks, continually striving for excellence and improvement. 
•  Humility - Maintaining a respectful and learning-oriented mindset, acknowledging the strengths and contributions of others.

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Distributed Systems Engineer to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable distributed systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to build robust and efficient systems that meet the demands of our growing user base.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain distributed systems that are scalable, reliable, and efficient.
• Collaborate with product managers, software engineers, and data scientists to understand system requirements and deliver innovative solutions.
• Optimize system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to enhance system scalability and reliability.
• Conduct performance testing and implement strategies to improve system performance.
• Ensure high availability and fault tolerance of distributed systems.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to continuously improve our systems and processes.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to the team.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Deep understanding of distributed system architectures, including microservices, event-driven architectures, and data consistency models.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing distributed systems.
• Strong programming skills in Rust, Go, and Python.
• Understanding P2P network stacks, projects, and concepts like Libp2p, Bitswap, and DHTs.
• Knowledge of P2P projects such as Bittorrent, IPFS, and others.
• Experience with distributed databases, messaging systems, and caching technologies (e.g., Apache Kafka, MQTT, Cassandra).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with ML frameworks and techniques (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, training, data/model parallelism)
• Knowledge of AI/ML model deployment and scaling.
• Knowledge of security best practices for distributed systems.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits package.
• $200/mos Health and Wellness Stipend
• $400/year Continuing Education Credit
• Flexible work week
• Free parking, for in-office employees
• Unlimited PTO
• Parental, Bereavement Leave
• Supplemental Life Insurance

webAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, social and recreational programs, and discipline. In addition, it is the policy of webAI to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances where a particular employee works.