you.com is looking to build scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems that power their AI-driven platform, specifically focusing on large language model (LLM)-based generative AI assistants, to ensure reliable operation at web scale and enhance user experience.
Requirements
- Proven experience in building and deploying mission-critical REST or RPC services with a focus on scalability and performance
- Strong familiarity with container orchestration tools such as Kubernetes (k8s)
- Hands-on experience with deployment pipelines and debugging system-level issues
- Expertise in designing, maintaining, and optimizing scalable SQL and NoSQL databases
- Knowledge of infrastructure automation and monitoring strategies
Responsibilities
- Architect and develop scalable backend systems and infrastructure supporting AI-driven products at web scale
- Enhance platform performance by improving scalability, reliability, and security measures
- Contribute to open-source projects and integrate new, innovative technologies into our platform
- Develop and optimize data pipelines, including managing production databases (SQL and NoSQL) for high performance
- Refactor and improve existing systems to reduce technical debt and improve maintainability
- Define and establish architectural patterns and best practices to support long-term growth and innovation
- Collaborate with infrastructure and DevOps teams to ensure robust deployment, monitoring, and incident response strategies
Other
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to address complex technical challenges
- Strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively within cross-functional teams
- Competitive salary range of $145,000 - $190,000 USD, determined based on experience and location
- Flexible paid time off, including 11 U.S. holidays and a dedicated week in December for rest and recharge
- Comprehensive health insurance covering 100% of the policyholder and 75% for dependents
