Описание

We are seeking a strong, well-rounded Senior Backend Engineer to join our Cloud team at Firebird AI. The ideal candidate excels in fast-paced environments, enjoys solving complex technical problems, and takes ownership from design to production. This is a role for engineers who combine solid software engineering fundamentals with curiosity, adaptability, and a systems-thinking mindset.

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services and internal platforms
Develop reliable, maintainable, and high-performance software systems
Collaborate across infrastructure, network, and engineering teams to deliver end-to-end solutions
Participate in architecture discussions, technical planning, and code reviews
Debug production issues and improve system reliability, performance, and scalability
Take ownership of projects and drive initiatives independently

Requirements

Strong backend engineering fundamentals and problem-solving skills
Experience building and operating production-grade systems
Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Go, Python, Java, C++, C#, Rust, or similar
Understanding of distributed systems, APIs, databases, and scalable architectures
Experience working in Linux environments
Ability to work across different layers of the stack when needed
Strong communication skills and collaborative mindset
Ownership mentality and ability to thrive in ambiguity

Nice to have

Experience with Kubernetes, cloud infrastructure, or distributed platforms
Exposure to AI infrastructure, high-performance systems, or data-intensive workloads
Experience with observability, automation, or DevOps tooling
Background working in fast-growing startups or high-scale environments