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Software Engineer - Back End

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distyl logoDistyl · San Francisco
$150K–$250K/yrFull-timeRemote1mo ago
AWSAzureCI/CDFastAPIGCPJava
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Responsibilities

  • Build & Scale AI-Native Infrastructure: Develop and refine a platform where AI builds, optimizes, and operates AI-powered workflows. Define how AI automation integrates into traditional enterprise infrastructure.
  • Optimize System Performance & Reliability: Ensure high-availability, security, and observability of AI-native workflows. Implement best practices for ML/AI Ops, distributed computing, and scalable service orchestration.

Requirements

  • As a Software Engineer Back End you will help design, build, and optimize Distillery-our AI-native platform that powers real-world enterprise AI systems for diverse F500 workflows.
  • Your role will involve developing scalable AI infrastructure, ensuring system reliability, and collaborating with engineers and business leaders to solve some of the most complex AI deployment challenges.
  • We are hiring multiple roles across different levels of seniority (3-10+ years of software engineering experience)
  • Proficiency in Backend & Systems Engineering. Expertise in Python, Java, Golang, or C++ for building scalable, high-performance systems
  • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, CI/CD, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), and infrastructure as code
  • Strong interest in AI-native development , leveraging tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Cursor in engineering workflows
  • Experience with security, distributed systems, storage, ML/AI Ops, and large-scale observability is a plus
  • Travel: Ability to travel 10-20%

Benefits

The base salary range for this role is $150K - $250K, depending on experience, location, and level. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for meaningful equity, along with a comprehensive benefits package100% covered medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents401(k) with additional perks (e.g., commuter benefits, in‑office lunch)Access to state‑of‑the‑art models, generous usage of modern AI tools, and real‑world business problemsOwnership of high‑impact projects across top enterprisesA mission‑driven, fast‑moving culture that prizes curiosity, pragmatism, and excellenceDistyl has offices in San Francisco and New York. This role follows a hybrid collaboration model with 3+ days per week (Tuesday-Thursday) in‑office.#LI-HybridHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Equity / stock options

Additional Information

About Distyl AI Distyl is an applied AI technology company partnering with the world's most ambitious institutions to rearchitect critical operations for the frontier of AI. Our customers include the largest companies in telecom, healthcare, insurance, manufacturing, consumer goods, and global social organizations. We research and deploy technologies that power AI-native operations - both for our partners and for Distyl itself. Our work spans research into self-constructing systems, the development of the most reliable execution of AI systems, and products that transform mission-critical workflows. As a result, Distyl's technologies affect some of the world's largest operations - from hundreds of millions of consumer interactions to tens of millions of supply chain transactions and millions of patient journeys. Distyl is backed by leading investors including Lightspeed Venture Partners, Khosla Ventures, Coatue, DST Global, and the board-members of 20+ F500s. The results reflect this approach: a 100% production deployment success rate for our customers and one of the few enterprise AI companies to run a profitable business.

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