Oumi · 5 months ago
Software Engineer - Platform
Bay Area, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid LevelOumi is on a mission to make frontier AI truly open for all, providing an all-in-one platform to build state-of-the-art AI models. They are seeking an experienced Platform Engineer to architect, build, and maintain core platform services, focusing on backend systems and infrastructure.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Software
Responsibilities
Platform Architecture: Design and implement scalable, maintainable platform architecture from the ground up, making strategic technical decisions that will shape our technology foundation
Backend Development: Build robust, high-performance backend services and APIs using Python, with optional Rust for performance-critical components
Infrastructure as Code: Implement infrastructure automation using modern DevOps practices and tools
Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance on best practices, architecture decisions, and coding standards
0-to-1 Development: Convert product requirements into fully functioning systems, taking ownership of features from concept to production
Qualification
Required
Proven experience in software development, with a strong understanding of programming languages such as Python, Rust or Javascript
Demonstrated success building systems from scratch in fast-paced environments
Strong proficiency in Python for backend development
Knowledge of Rust or willingness to learn for performance-critical components
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)
Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)
Ability to design clean APIs, scalable architectures, and efficient data models
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and observability tools
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
Familiarity with open-source projects and a passion for contributing to the open-source community
Share Oumi's values: Beneficial for all, Customer-obsessed, Radical Ownership, Exceptional Teammates, Science-grounded
Benefits
Equity in a high-growth startup
Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
21 days PTO
Regular team offsites and events
Company
Oumi
Oumi is a group of academics, developers dedicated to fostering greater transparency and cooperation in frontier AI.
Founded in 2024
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$10M2025-01-29Seed· $10M
2024-07-09Seed
Leadership Team
Emmanouil Koukoumidis
CEO
Jonathan Rosenbluth
Co-Founder
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