Job Description
Are you a visionary engineer ready to shape the digital landscape of 2026? Zenith Tech is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to lead the architectural evolution of Project 2026, our next-generation AI infrastructure platform.
In this pivotal role, you will build the backbone of a revolutionary system designed to process and analyze petabytes of data in real-time. We are looking for a self-starter who thrives in ambiguity and has a passion for writing clean, scalable, and maintainable code.
Why Join Us?
- Work on the cutting edge of AI infrastructure and next-gen web technologies.
- Competitive compensation package and equity options.
- Flexible remote-first culture with a hub in the heart of San Francisco.
Ready to define the future? Apply today.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement scalable microservices architecture for the Project 2026 platform.
- Optimize database performance and ensure high availability across distributed systems.
- Lead technical initiatives, performing deep-dive code reviews and architectural planning.
- Collaborate closely with AI researchers and frontend engineers to integrate complex data streams.
- Identify and resolve critical bottlenecks in high-traffic environments.
- Mentor junior developers and establish coding standards for the engineering team.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of professional software development experience with a focus on backend systems.
- Strong proficiency in Python, Go, or Rust.
- Deep understanding of distributed systems, message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ), and cloud-native architectures (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
- Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
- Experience with GraphQL and RESTful API design.