(Senior) Backend Engineer
Gradient AI:
Gradient AI is a fast-growing startup, bringing state-of-the-art Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) solutions to the trillion-dollar insurance industry. Founded in 2018, we have recently raised $20M from top Insurtech investors to continue fueling our growth. Our software-as-a-service platform provides bias-free, data-driven insights, enabling insurance companies to profitably run their business and expand their offerings to underserved people and markets.
About the Role:
We are looking for a motivated and creative thinker to join our team as a backend software engineer. In this role you’ll help build and improve upon our current AI/ML claims and underwriting platforms. By bringing your Python expertise, you’ll help us fundamentally change the way the entire insurance industry works.
The ideal candidate is a quick learner, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, works well with a team, and wants to hit the ground running.
Responsibilities:
- Contribute to any and all parts of our flow for developing and deploying high volume predictive models, including API development
- Utilize our tech stack that includes Python (Pandas, NumPy and PyTorch), Kubernetes, Git, Flask, Docker, SQL, and more in a Linux environment
- Be involved in high-level design and architecture decisions, as well as hands-on development
- Leverage data infrastructure and modeling engines/algorithms into high-performance cloud computing interfaces and client-facing BI/analytics
- Work closely with our data science and data engineering teams to ensure clear, effective communication; interface with clients and vendors when needed
Qualifications:
- 4+ years of professional software engineering experience
- Experience in Python and libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, and PyTorch
- Experience with SQL, Bash Scripting, and Git; understanding of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is nice to have
- Familiarity working with Data Science teams and productionizing machine learning models is nice to have
- Exposure with AWS tools or similar cloud tools
- Experience working in insurtech or on AI/ML products is a bonus
What We Offer:
- A fun, team-oriented startup culture.
- Generous stock options - we all get to own a piece of what we’re building.
- Unlimited vacation days.
- Flexible schedule that supports working from home.
- Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, and more.
- Ample opportunities to learn and take on new responsibilities.
We are an equal opportunity employer.