- Ensure AI backend services meet stringent Service Level Objectives (SLOs) with a focus on 99.99% uptime, optimal accuracy, swift response times, and a high success ratio for all operations.

Quality of service :

- Advance the observability of model inference and performance metrics to facilitate proactive monitoring and rapid troubleshooting.

- Enhance the lead time for changes in AI backend services by emphasizing code quality, readability, and reliability.

- Implement release strategies that are quicker, safer, and more efficient.

- Identify and execute initiatives aimed at enhancing performance, operational efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness, ensuring our systems deliver strategic business value.

- Drive customer delight by improving the Net Promoter Score (NPS) through faster response times to queries, effective bug fixes, and the swift execution of feature requests.

Pioneer Strategic Innovations :

- Lead strategic initiatives in Machine Learning (ML) and Large Language Model (LLM) inference to secure a competitive advantage for the business.

Mentorship and Leadership :

- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering an environment of growth and accountability for delivering exceptional outcomes.

Technical competencies :

- Languages - Strong proficiency in Nodejs and Python.

- ML inference - Hands on experience with ML Inference frameworks such as TritonServer, TensorRT, ONNX etc

- Backend systems - Deep understanding of REST APIs, distributed systems, Cloud Infrastructure (preferably AWS)

- Code Quality : Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code. Conduct and participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to standards.

- Scalability & Performance : Design and implement systems with a focus on performance, scalability, and fault-tolerance.

- Production Releases - Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automated testing frameworks.

- Monitoring & Observability : Proficient in implementing monitoring solutions for system reliability and performance. Utilize tools and frameworks for effective logging, alerting, and visualization of system metrics.

- Mentorship : Ability to mentor juniors in the team. Ensure that designs and code align with the overall architecture and best practices.

Behavioral competencies :

- Problem solving - You can analyze complex business problems and translate them into scalable, efficient technical solutions. You generate new and innovative approaches to solving problems.

Analytical skills - You are able to structure and process qualitative and quantitative data and draw insightful conclusions from it. You exhibit a probing mind and achieve penetrating insights.

Hardwork and Persistence - You possess a strong willingness to work hard. You demonstrate tenacity and willingness to go the distance to get something done.

Action bias - You have a tendency to take initiative and make decisions swiftly. You proactively move forward and tackle challenges, even in uncertain situations, prioritizing action over inaction.

Learn quickly - You have the ability to learn quickly and proficiently understand and absorb new information. You stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends to drive continuous improvement.

Enthusiasm - You exhibit passion and excitement over work. You have a can-do attitude.

Efficiency - You produce significant output with minimal wasted effort

Flexibility / Adaptability - You adjust quickly to changing priorities and conditions and cope effectively with complexity and change

Qualifications : 4-6 years of total experience working with backend systems at scale - preferably on AI / LLM/ DeepLearning systems