Genies · 5 months ago
Senior Backend Engineer
Los Angeles, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$175K/yr - $215K/yr
3+ years expGenies is an avatar technology company focused on creating interactive digital identities through AI companions. They are seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Backend Engineer to contribute to their AI/ML systems, tackling complex technical challenges while helping to scale and grow their product suite.
AppsAugmented RealityBlockchainGenerative AIInternetMedia and EntertainmentMobile AppsSocial Network
Responsibilities
Develop backend microservices and systems supporting mobile and web applications
Design and develop ML infrastructure systems
Design and develop ML applications
Automate, test, and deploy well-designed infrastructure, code, and services at scale
Profile and optimize for load, latency, reliability, availability, fault tolerance
Apply best practices in all aspects of web application development including security, testability, release management, live ops
Collaborate with product and engineering to gather requirements and refine backlog
Collaborate with team members on architectural designs and code reviews
Qualification
Required
Bachelor degree in Computer Science or related field
3+ years professional experience as a software engineer
Experience with ML systems and heavy compute workloads
Strong programming skills with proficiency in Python or Golang
Solid foundation in data structures and algorithms
Development experience with Amazon Web Services or Google Cloud Platform
Experience in developing, designing and working with Rest APIs, distributed NoSQL and relational databases, caching systems, event-driven and multi-tier architectures
Expertise in applying software patterns and Microservices patterns
Knowledge of cloud security best practices and cost-effective cloud architecture
Familiarity with CI/CD, infrastructure as code
Self-starter, analytical, creative, highly motivated with an innovative spirit
Excellent communication skills
Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family (Anthem + Kaiser Options Available), Dental and Vision Insurance
Competitive salaries and 401K program for all full time employees
Flexible paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays, in addition to paid parental leave, bereavement leave, and jury duty leave for full-time employees
Health & wellness support through programs such as monthly wellness reimbursement
Working in a brand new, bright, open-environment and fun office space - there’s even a slide!
Choice of MacBook or intel based laptop
Company
Genies
Genies is an Avatar Technology Company creating an avatar experiences for their users.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (11)
2024 (6)
2023 (7)
2022 (2)
2021 (2)
2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$266.96MKey Investors
Silver LakeRobert IgerBond
2022-04-12Series C· $150M
2022-03-14Angel
2021-05-03Series B· $65M
Leadership Team
Akash Nigam
CEO & Founder
Jake Adams
COO & Co-founder
Recent News
2025-12-31
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