Job Details

Job Title: Software Engineer

Location: San Francisco Bay Area or Remote

Company: forml

About Us:

forml (for machine learning) is a fast-paced early-stage startup redefining the way businesses integrate and utilize AI/ML. Backed by some of the most prestigious names in Venture Capital, we are poised for rapid growth and looking for passionate individuals to join as foundational members.

Job Description:

We're based out of San Mateo, and are seeking a full-time Software Engineer. If you thrive in an energetic environment and are eager to be part of a disruptive venture, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities Include:

• Design and implement scalable back-end solutions utilizing technologies like Flask, Redis, and Celery.
• Implement best practices and elegant solutions for bringing data intensive web applications to enterprise speed and scale for many concurrent users.
• Ensure the reliability and performance of big data processing, and design efficient data storage and transit solutions, using databases such as Postgres.
• Implement and manage application infrastructure and deployment.
• Conduct thorough code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor future junior team members to foster continuous improvement.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, particularly in AI and machine learning, and propose innovative solutions to enhance our products.
• Proactively identify and address technical challenges, troubleshoot issues, and propose solutions to optimize performance and efficiency.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of proven experience as a Software Engineer or similar role, preferably in a startup or fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Python and PostgreSQL.
• Solid understanding of back-end frameworks like Flask, Redis, and Celery.
• Solid understanding of or experience with scaling out both cloud-hosted and on-prem industry applications.
• Solid experience with data engineering principles, such as distributed data engineering, scalable processing of large datasets, and experience with databases such as Postgres.
• Some experience with containerization frameworks like Docker, and deployment frameworks such as EC2/ECS. Basic understanding of CI/CD pipelines.
• Passion for learning and staying updated on the latest technologies and industry trends.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to effectively articulate technical concepts.

Preferred but not mandatory:

• Experience with IaC tools such as Terraform or Cloudformation.
• Passion/Knowledge of AI and machine learning concepts is a plus.
• Knowledge of frontend frameworks such as Angular, or experience with Typescript is a plus.

Compensation:

Cash, Equity

How to Apply:

If you're excited about the opportunity to be part of a high-growth startup and have the skills and passion to drive innovation, please submit your resume and portfolio.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

forml is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive and contribute to our success.