Founding backend engineer

Kili

Kili

Software Engineering
Remote
Posted on Aug 1, 2023
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Founding backend engineer

Job Posted
July 19, 2023 8:26 AM
Location
Remote
Team
Engineering
Salary
£55k - £85k
We’re building the future of workflow automation with the power of LLMs. We’re looking for a full stack engineer with a passion for backend systems. Our team is small and you will be one of our first full time hires. We’re looking for someone who is passionate about architecting backend systems, DevOps and setting up infrastructure.

What you will do

Architect the backend: our priority is to ship fast. While we do so, we want to think deeply about how to set up our backend systems for the future. You will work directly with the CTO to make decisions on this front.
Set up infrastructure: our platform is a data-heavy product. We expect to use a variety of LLMs (open-source, and cloud based) and store a lot of data. We’ll be looking to you to help make the right decisions on setting up infrastructure the right way.
Explore the impossible: at our core, we are exploring workflow automation that was not possible before. We do not shy away from tough problems, you will evaluate the latest and greatest tech and blaze new trails.

You are the right fit if you are…

✔️ Passionate about architecting backend systems
✔️ Comfortable managing infrastructure and owning DevOps
✔️ Interested in working with LLMs
✔️ Well versed with Python
✔️ Open to writing some Typescript on NextJs
✔️ Someone who enjoys autonomy, moving fast and operating with uncertainty

You are not the right fit if…

👎🏽 You want to manage a team. Whilst you will have the opportunity to set best practices and mentor other hires in the future, we are unlikely to have reporting lines for some time.
👎🏽 You are particular about what area of the codebase you work in. We’ll try to ensure you can spend time in the area that you love but we’ll often need you to step into other areas.
👎🏽 You want a predictable roadmap with clear structure like a PM. For an early stage startup, it’s hard (and probably bad) to have a very predictable roadmap.

Benefits

Remote-first. We’re happy for you to work from anywhere as long as you are available between 2PM - 6PM GMT.
Competitive salary and equity. We offer best in class compensation and a generous equity package.
Annual offsite: We’ll get together once a year in a fun location.

How to Apply

Email your CV to careers@kili.so with the name of this job in the title. Feel free to include links to any projects you’ve worked on.