Job Details

Overview

Clarifai is a leading, compute orchestration AI platform specializing in computer vision and generative AI. We empower organizations to transform unstructured image, video, text, and audio data into actionable insights, significantly faster and more accurately than manual processes. Founded in 2013 by Matt Zeiler, Ph.D., Clarifai has been at the forefront of AI innovation since achieving top five placements in the 2013 ImageNet Challenge. Our diverse, globally distributed team operates across the United States, Canada, Estonia, Argentina, and India.

We have secured $100M in funding, including a $60M Series C round, backed by industry leaders such as Menlo Ventures, Union Square Ventures, Lux Capital, NEA, LDV Capital, Corazon Capital, Google Ventures, NVIDIA, Qualcomm, and Osage. Clarifai is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive team.

The Opportunity

As a Backend Engineer, you build the systems and services behind the Clarifai magic. You will focus on the development of our capabilities that help power our cutting edge AI offerings.

Impact

You build the systems and services that will power some of Clarifais newest offerings. They will enable customers to perform automated tasks and synthesise internal information using LLMs and other models.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4+ years of backend software development experience required.
• Proficiency in one or more object-oriented programming languages and relational database management systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously is highly valued at Clarifai.
• Thrives in a fast-paced work environment.
• Experience working on distributed teams is preferred, with strong communication skills and transparency being key.
• Enjoys mentoring junior engineers and interns.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies is a plus.

Great to Have

• Experience with GO or Python
• ML related experience
• Experience with Kubernetes

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