Remote (Global) Full-time

kerno is hiring a Staff AI Backend Engineer [Java/Kotlin] [EU-ONLY]

About the Role

Kerno seeks a Staff AI Backend Engineer to build and scale our AI backend systems. This remote position is open exclusively to candidates based within the European Union.

What You'll Do

  • Design, build, and maintain high-performance AI backend services using Java and Kotlin
  • Architect scalable systems to support machine learning model deployment and inference
  • Lead projects from conception to production, ensuring reliability and performance
  • Collaborate with engineering and data science teams to integrate AI capabilities

What We're Looking For

  • Proven experience as a Senior or Staff-level engineer building backend systems
  • Expert-level proficiency in Java and/or Kotlin for backend development
  • Demonstrated experience developing systems that support AI or machine learning workloads
  • Strong understanding of distributed systems, microservices, and cloud infrastructure

Technical Stack

  • Java
  • Kotlin

Work Mode

This is a fully remote position open only to candidates residing within the European Union.

Required Skills
JavaKotlinAIBackend EngineeringSoftware ArchitectureDistributed SystemsMicroservicesAPI DesignCloud PlatformsPerformance OptimizationScalabilityCode ReviewMentoring
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Category backend
Posted 8 days ago