Remote (Global)

Jellyfish is hiring a Senior Backend Engineer, AI Systems

Responsibilities

  • Architect, plan, and develop core features as a key contributor within a high-performing engineering team
  • Deliver customer value quickly by deploying features daily to an AWS-hosted SaaS platform using automated CI/CD workflows
  • Serve as a technical and product resource for your team and across departments
  • Think strategically about the future of engineering initiatives and their broader impact
  • Communicate clearly about project progress and technical challenges
  • Engage in agile practices and help evolve team processes for greater effectiveness
  • Assist in maintaining and supporting live production systems
  • Contribute to a team culture that values growth, inclusivity, and mutual support

Requirements

  • Over 10 years of experience developing SaaS applications
  • Proficient in Python with a strong commitment to building robust, production-grade software
  • Sufficient knowledge of frontend technologies like React to assist when needed
  • Expertise in relational data modeling and interest in exploring other database systems, including columnar databases
  • Hands-on experience with Large Language Models and cloud AI platforms such as Amazon Bedrock and SageMaker
  • Skilled in using AI coding tools like Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code, and Kiro, with a history of accelerating development cycles
  • Background in or strong interest in growth-stage startups
  • Naturally inquisitive—excels at identifying problems, defining solutions, aligning teams, and driving execution
  • Enthusiastic about learning and sharing knowledge with others
  • Excellent communication skills with a preference for teamwork and collaboration

Other

  • While professional experience and credentials are valuable, we prioritize humility, a drive for performance, and teamwork
  • We value enjoyment and success in equal measure
  • We seek individuals passionate about shaping exceptional companies where a sense of humor is essential
  • Some travel may be necessary from time to time
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States
  • We cannot sponsor, or assume sponsorship of, employment visas currently

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Jellyfish
Jellyfish builds the Engineering Management Platform, providing visibility into engineering organizations, their work, and how they operate. The company enables leaders to align engineering decisions with business initiatives and deliver software efficiently.
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Category backend
Posted 6 months ago