Senior Backend AI Engineer (NYC Hybrid)
Funded.clubNew York, New York, United States
Posted October 8, 2025
140000 - 180000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Funded.club offers AI-powered tools and services to help startups raise capital and hire talent efficiently. Our core focus areas include recruiting, headhunting, lean methodology, startup growth consulting, pitching, fundraising, and ensuring a strong culture fit. With a proven track record of reducing cost-per-hire by 70% and achieving high candidate retention, Funded.club is dedicated to supporting startups in their journey.
Job Description
Tru Identity is seeking a Senior Backend AI Engineer to lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable, intelligent systems. The role involves building APIs, managing infrastructure, and integrating AI-powered features using tools like OpenAI, LangChain, and vector databases. The company is revolutionizing trade compliance with a rapidly growing government contract base.
Requirements
- 5+ years of deep backend development experience
- Eligible to obtain US government clearance (background check required)
- Expert in Python/Django with focus on performance and scalability
- Skilled in Celery and async task processing
- Proficient in AWS infrastructure and cloud management
- Experience designing and deploying AI features using LLMs, LangChain, and RAG pipelines
- Strong CI/CD experience (GitHub Actions, Bitbucket, Jenkins)
- Familiar with observability tools (Sentry, Prometheus, etc.)
- Knowledge of microservices and event-driven architectures
Benefits
- Generous PTO
- HSA benefits
- WFH stipend
- Company equipment provided
