Senior Software Engineer (Backend) - AI/ML

📍 Portugal

USD 147,000-238,000 per year

SENIOR

✅ Remote

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AI @ 4 API @ 4 AWS @ 3 Azure @ 3 ClickHouse @ 4 GCP @ 3 Machine Learning Observability Python @ 4 TypeScript @ 4 Vector Databases @ 4

Details

The AI/ML Engineering team builds and operates ClickHouse's AI and machine learning products end-to-end, including the Agentic Data Stack, AI Functions, chDB, the in-Console copilot, AI/ML partnerships, and shared components that enable other ClickHouse teams to ship AI features. The team is seeking experienced software engineers to design, build, and operate products that make ClickHouse a platform for agents and data scientists.

Responsibilities

Design and implement AI-powered features across the full stack, from backend inference services to frontend interfaces within the ClickHouse Cloud platform.
Create robust, scalable APIs connecting ClickHouse database capabilities with modern AI/ML inference systems and internal or external AI services.
Implement and maintain integrations with the broader AI/ML ecosystem and relevant standards.
Integrate models into production systems with monitoring, versioning, observability, and evaluation.
Participate in the daytime on-call rotation.
Design and implement developer tools, SDKs, and documentation that enable users to leverage ClickHouse's AI/ML capabilities.

Requirements

5+ years of software engineering experience in production environments.
Exposure to AI/ML technologies.
Backend development experience in TypeScript or Python, with a focus on API design and service architecture.
High ownership and the ability to drive features from concept to production with minimal supervision.
Ability to work effectively in collaborative environments and communicate technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.

Nice to Have

Experience integrating and deploying AI/ML models in production systems, including inference APIs and vector databases.
Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or GCP, particularly services related to AI/ML deployment.
Understanding of database systems and data processing pipelines.
ClickHouse experience.

Benefits

Flexible, remote-friendly work environment at a globally distributed company operating in more than 25 countries.
Employer healthcare contributions.
Stock options for new team members.
Flexible time off in the United States and generous entitlement in other countries.
USD 500 home office setup allowance for remote employees.
Opportunities to participate in company-wide global gatherings.

ClickHouse provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on protected characteristics.