Software engineer, fullstack (Python)

About Writer

Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.

AI your people will love. That's our vision, and it contains multitudes : -)

We're filling a big need for generative AI built ground-up for the needs of enterprises and embraced by their teams. As generative AI became a board-level initiative almost overnight for most enterprises, our market matured dramatically and we benefit from that tailwind.

Our product is highly differentiated, our roadmap is transformative, and our customers are happy and vocal.

About The Role

As a Full-Stack Software Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge backend services and API solutions.

You'll be at the forefront of AI applications, harnessing the power of Python to build AI systems on top of Writer models and other LLMs.

Performance, architecture / design, and code quality will be your guiding principles as you contribute to the success of our projects.

Your expertise in FastAPI, Flask, and experience with building SDKs and GenAI applications will be crucial in shaping the future of our technology.

Is This You?

• Experienced Python Developer : You bring over 5 years of software engineering expertise and have a track record of developing robust backend services and API solutions for both frontend and backend.
• AI Enthusiast : You have a strong background in building AI applications using Python and are excited about leveraging your skills to create innovative solutions.
• Performance Champion : Your passion for performance, architecture / design, and code quality sets you apart, ensuring the delivery of top-notch products.
• Experience applying software engineering methodologies and best practices including coding standards, code reviews, build processes, testing, and security.
• Tech Savvy : You are well-versed in FastAPI, Flask, and have hands-on experience with LangChain, LlamaIndex, Hugging Face, etc.
• Experience contributing to the architecture and design of large-scale distributed systems and / or ML systems and tools.
• Collaborator : You thrive in a collaborative environment, actively contributing to open-source projects and integrating relevant libraries into our development process.

Responsibilities

• Develop backend services and API solutions for both frontend and backend applications.
• Uphold industry best practices in performance, architecture / design, and code quality.
• Contribute to the architectural planning and design of Writer AI solutions and products.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure seamless product development.
• Contribute to open-source projects, integrating libraries that enhance our development processes.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in software development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering and Python coding.
• Proficient in developing backend services and API solutions for both frontend and backend applications.
• Strong expertise in building AI applications using Python on top of LLMs.
• Knowledge of FastAPI, Flask, and experience with LangChain or Llama Index.
• Frontend development experience and contributions to open-source projects are highly valued.
• Nice-to-have :
• Experience with Pandas, Numpy, Pytorch, and SpaCy.
• Prior experience in developing AI applications using LLMs.

Benefits

• We don’t spend frivolously, but we do take care of our own. Besides smart, sincere colleagues and a vibrant work environment, we are proud to offer :
• Employer-covered medical plans, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• FSA.
• Competitive parental leave policy (parents actually work here!).
• Generous PTO.
• Company stock options.
• 401k plan with employer matching.
• Flexible schedules.

Writer is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity. We don't make hiring or employment decisions based on race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal law.

Under the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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