Software Engineer - Back End

About this role

Distyl AI seeks backend software engineers to build and scale Distillery, an AI-native platform powering enterprise workflows for Fortune 500 companies. You'll develop cloud-native microservices, optimize AI infrastructure reliability, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex AI deployment challenges.

What you'll do

• Design and build scalable AI-native infrastructure where AI automates and optimizes enterprise workflows
• Develop secure, high-performance backend services using Python, FastAPI, and SQLAlchemy on Kubernetes environments
• Ensure system reliability, security, and observability across distributed AI-powered systems
• Collaborate with Forward-Deployed Engineers and AI Researchers to translate operational needs into platform features
• Implement best practices for ML/AI Ops and distributed computing at scale

What they're looking for

• Python, Java, Golang, or C++
• Kubernetes and container orchestration
• Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code
• Distributed systems and microservices architecture
• ML/AI Ops and observability tools
• Database design (SQLAlchemy, Alembic)
• AI-native development practices

Benefits

• Salary range $150K–$250K plus equity
• 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
• 401(k) with commuter benefits and in-office lunch
• Access to state-of-the-art AI models and modern development tools
• Ownership of high-impact projects across enterprise clients
• Hybrid work (3+ days/week in-office in San Francisco or New York)