Navier AI · 5 months ago
Backend Engineer
San Francisco
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelNavier AI is building the first autonomous engineering agents to revolutionize design cycles in engineering. They are seeking a Backend Engineer to develop the infrastructure for these agents, focusing on model serving, simulation orchestration, and API development.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)SoftwareWeb Development
Responsibilities
Own core backend systems for serving AI agents and managing their compute, data, and model coordination
Design and implement APIs that expose agent functionality—simulation control, CAD operations, optimization workflows—to internal tools and customer integrations
Build secure, scalable infrastructure for multi-agent orchestration, including support for containerized workloads, caching, and distributed compute
Collaborate closely with ML, frontend, and simulation engineers to create a cohesive, performant product experience
Integrate external tools such as CAD software, simulation backends (e.g., OpenFOAM), and data stores into our pipeline
Support agent development workflows, including tooling for versioning, introspection, and reproducibility
Contribute to infrastructure decisions that will shape the technical foundation of our platform as it scales
Engage directly with early customers to support integration, identify infrastructure needs, and gather feedback
Qualification
Required
Strong backend engineering skills in Python or similar languages
Experience designing and maintaining production APIs
Familiarity with containerized development and deployment (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Comfort building infrastructure that supports AI/ML systems or computational workflows
Strong systems thinking and ability to reason across compute, data, and model interactions
Experience in fast-paced environments where end-to-end ownership is expected
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Preferred
Expertise in FastAPI
Experience integrating with scientific software (e.g., CAD, FEA, CFD tools)
Exposure to agent frameworks, workflow orchestration, or distributed systems
Familiarity with model serving (e.g., TorchServe, Triton) or simulation backends
Interest in physics, geometry, or real-world engineering applications
Prior experience building developer tools or working in high-trust customer-facing roles
Benefits
Competitive compensation, including salary and equity
Company
Navier AI
Navier AI is building the first Agent-Driven Engineering platform.
Founded in 2023
2-10 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$5.6M2025-12-15Seed· $5.6M
2024-03-03Pre Seed
Leadership Team
Cameron Flannery
CEO, cofounder
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