Staff Backend Engineer

Roles and responsibilities

As a Senior Backend Engineer at Inception, you will be responsible for designing and developing the backend systems of our AI products. Your role is crucial in creating intuitive, responsive, and engaging user experiences that meet the needs of our customers. You will work closely with product designers, frontend engineers and AI engineers to deliver high-quality AI products that are both scalable and functionally robust.

The opportunity

Inception is the UAE’s national-scale enabler in AI Research and Development. Partnering with Microsoft's AI SaaS, we offer domain-specific Agentic AI Orchestrator platforms utilizing reasoning agents for precise and cost-effective services. Our focus includes AI incubation, IP creation, applied AI R&D, and AI investment products. By creating models tailored to specific domains and languages, we ensure superior accuracy and efficiency. Collaborating with top universities and industry giants to drive significant advancements in AI technology within the region.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• System Design: Architect and design scalable and reliable backend systems for AI platforms, products, or applications.
• API Development: Collaborate with frontend engineers to build efficient and secure APIs.
• Performance Optimization: Identify and address performance bottlenecks in backend systems.
• Data Management: Work with database administrators to optimize database performance and ensure data integrity.
• Security: Implement robust security measures to protect application data.
• Technology Stack: Stay up-to-date with the latest backend technologies and trends.
  
  

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years with experience in backend development for AI platforms, products, or applications.
• Strong proficiency in Python, Java, or another backend programming language.
• Deep understanding of system design principles and best practices.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Knowledge of various architectures, such as modular monolithic, microservices, and event-driven architecture.
• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with message queues (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka).
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Desired candidate profile

• Experience with distributed systems and scalability challenges.
• Experience with DevOps practices and tools.
• Ability to lead Backend Engineers and projects
  
  

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in backend development, particularly with AI-driven applications.
• Experience with Open Source contributions
• A portfolio showcasing previous frontend projects and contributions.
  
  

To qualify for the role you must have

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Understanding of UI/UX design principles and best practices.
• Ability to create visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces.
  
  

What We Look For

If you are a performance-driven, inquisitive mind with the agility to adapt to ambiguity, you will fit right in. You should be eager to explore opportunities to build meaningful collaborations with stakeholders and aspire to create unique customer-centric solutions. Bias for action and a passion to conquer new frontiers in the AI space is at the heart of the Inception community.

What Working At Inception Offers

Culture: An open, diverse and inclusive environment with a global vision that encourages personal growth and focuses on ground-breaking, industry-first innovations.

Career: Outstanding learning, development & growth opportunities via structured training programs and innovative, high-tech projects.

Work-Life: A hybrid work policy to strike the perfect balance between office and home.