Principal Software Engineer

About Us:

Welcome to Articul8 AI, where innovation meets passion and excellence is our North Star. We're a trailblazing team of visionary thinkers, driven by a relentless pursuit of perfection and a desire to revolutionize the AI landscape. With a customer-obsessed mindset, we craft cutting-edge products that shatter expectations and push the boundaries of what's possible. At Articul8 AI, we're not just building a business - we're on a mission to empower, inspire, and make a lasting impact on the world, one innovation at a time.

Job Description: 

Articul8 AI is seeking a Principal Software Engineer (Backend) specializing in Python APIs to join our team and contribute to the development of robust, scalable backend services for our enterprise GenAI platform. If you have a proven track record of building scalable, cloud-based systems from the ground up, then this is the role for you!  

Responsibilities: 

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable RESTful and GraphQL APIs using Python. 

• Collaborate with AI/ML engineers, data scientists, and frontend developers to build and integrate AI/ML features into the platform. 

• Optimize backend services for performance, reliability, and scalability in cloud and on-premises environments. 

• Implement secure, efficient data handling and processing pipelines for AI/ML workflows.

• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, following best practices in software engineering. 

• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve technical issues in production and development environments. 

• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical design sessions. 

• Ensure API security, compliance, and performance standards are met. 

• Mentor and develop engineers, help define and grow the technical culture, and assist in attracting and retaining engineering talent 

• Rotating responsibilities for on-call when required 

Required Qualifications: 

Education Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Computer science, Computer Engineering, or relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. 

Professional Experience: A proven track record as a technical leader in developing scalable, maintainable, and high-performance applications. 8+ years of professional experience in backend development with Python/Java. 

Core Technical Skills: 

• Strong proficiency in building RESTful and GraphQL APIs using frameworks like FastAPI, Flask, or Django. 

• Solid understanding of API design principles, authentication, and authorization mechanisms (OAuth, JWT). 

• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, GraphDB, VectorDB etc.). 

• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). 

• Knowledge of software development best practices, including version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing. 

• Experience with AI/ML model integration, data pipelines, and MLOps workflows. 

• Knowledge of message brokers and event-driven architectures (Kafka, RabbitMQ). 

• Background in microservices architecture and distributed systems. 

• Familiarity with feature flagging technologies and multi-tenant SaaS environments. 

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. 

Professional Attributes:

• Problem Solving: ability to break down complex problems into manageable components, devising creative solutions, and iteratively refining ideas based on feedback and experimental evidence.

• Collaboration and Communication: proficiency in working cross-functionally—communicating clearly, providing constructive criticism, delegating responsibilities, and respecting diverse perspectives.

• Project Management and Prioritization: demonstrated aptitude in balancing multiple projects, deadlines, and allocating time efficiently between short-term objectives and long-term goals.

• Critical Thinking: ability to carefully evaluate assumptions, questioning established methodologies, challenging own biases, and maintaining skepticism when interpreting results.

• Curiosity and Continuous Learning: ability to stay curious about advances in related fields and constantly seeking opportunities to expand knowledge base.

• Emotional Intelligence and Intellectual Humility: capable of displaying empathy, resilience, adaptability, and self-awareness. Ability to recognize own limitations, embracing uncertainty, acknowledging mistakes, and valuing others' contributions.

What We Offer:

By joining our team, you become part of a community that embraces diversity, inclusiveness, and lifelong learning. We nurture curiosity and creativity, encouraging exploration beyond conventional wisdom. Through mentorship, knowledge exchange, and constructive feedback, we cultivate an environment that supports both personal and professional development.

If you're ready to join a team that's changing the game, apply now to become a part of the Articul8 team. Join us on this adventure and help shape the future of Generative AI in the enterprise.