Software Engineer

Backend Software Engineer

$150,000 - $240,000 + Bonus

Austin, TX (On Site)

Are you a top-tier backend software engineer looking to push the limits of scale, speed, and AI infrastructure?

On offer is the chance to join the most exciting and innovative AI startup in the photo editing space. You'll work alongside a close-knit, elite engineering team that thrives on autonomy, competition, and technical excellence.

This company are on a next-level growth trajectory. They're bootstrapped, profitable, and moving faster than anyone in their space. Their culture is high-energy, hands-on, and rewards people who love solving big engineering challenges.

On offer is a hands-on, high-impact engineering role where you'll design, optimise, and scale backend systems orchestrating computer vision and image generation models. You'll have autonomy, technical influence, and a direct path to shaping the future of AI infrastructure at scale.

This role would suit an exceptional backend software engineer looking for the freedom to build at scale and the opportunity to join a rapidly growing AI startup.

The Role:

*Optimise and scale Python/Kubernetes-based backend handling 20+ AI models
*Architect high-volume, low-latency systems
*Collaborate directly with founders to drive infrastructure and performance strategy
*Able to work full-time, onsite in Austin, TX

The Candidate:

*Senior or Principal level software engineer
*Expert in Python and Kubernetes with proven experience scaling high-volume systems
*Eager to build at scale at a rapidly growing AI startup

Bonus points:

*ML experience - model training/optimization and CUDA engineering

Reference Number: BBBH264147

To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Tiernan Conlon at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.