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Staff Backend Engineer (AI & Knowledge Systems)

"Technical Lead & Systems Architect for the neuro-symbolic intelligence engine. Own the technical roadmap for the nervous system of a next-gen intelligence company."

Role Overview

LocationHQ - Los Angeles

OwnershipFull ownership of Commerce Knowledge Graph backend, distributed ingestion pipelines, real-time APIs, and event-driven verification systems.

DurationOngoing

Compensation$250,000 - $360,000 Base + PIUs

DeliverableArchitect massive-scale Knowledge Infrastructure, AI-Native API Architecture (gRPC/REST <100ms), Automated Verification Systems, and Living System Documentation.

OutcomeBuild the backend that powers the pivot from Search to Adjudication. Set technical standards for the engineering team and create a self-healing data ecosystem.

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