Backend Engineer

Lumi AI is a fast growing, venture-backed startup with a mission to help companies find value hidden in their raw data. Our platform enables data teams to offer self-service analytics via natural language prompting, allowing non-technical business users to extract highly specific insights inaccessible through centralized dashboards, freeing up data teams for more strategic work. You can think of Lumi as your personal data analyst AI available 24/7.

Lumi AI was founded by leaders from the data, AI, and tech industry and backed by top investors from New York and around the world. We believe in innovation, fun, a strong work culture, and building a world-class team. At Lumi, we are continually pushing the boundaries of what’s possible to better serve our clients and revolutionize the tech landscape.

About the Role

We understand the value and satisfaction of working with a world-class team, where every team member excels at their work and effectively collaborates. At Lumi AI, we are committed to this excellence.

We are seeking a talented and driven Backend Engineer to join our high caliber team. The successful candidate will collaborate directly with our CTO and contribute to our state-of-the-art AI technologies. Your role will be focused on SaaS backend development with an emphasis on enabling API’s and data engineering to build the software that will redefine how companies access analytics.

Role Responsibilities

1. Collaborate directly with CTO to define, design, and ship new features.
2. Contribute to all stages of the software development lifecycle.
3. Utilize and contribute to our continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines.
4. Write well-designed, testable, and efficient code.
5. Document development phases and monitor systems.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
2. Proven experience as a Backend Engineer or similar role.
3. Deep knowledge of modern programming languages, specifically Python and its conventions (Java is a plus)
4. Experience with application backend development (data pipelines, databases, API’s, web servers, etc.)
5. Familiarity with cloud applications and architecture (preferably on AWS)
6. Experience with AI and Machine Learning algorithms is a plus
7. Knowledge/understanding of infrastructure-as-code and securing SaaS infrastructure is a plus
8. Familiar with git, Docker, and associated practices for collaborative and robust code development
9. Excellent communication, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
10. Strong team player with an ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting.

Why Lumi?

At Lumi AI, we truly believe in the power of a world-class team. We understand the value of collaboration, the thrill of innovation, and the satisfaction that comes from creating something truly groundbreaking.

As a member of our team, you’ll find yourself in an environment that nurtures learning and personal growth. We celebrate diversity and encourage fresh ideas. Our work culture is not just about developing state-of-the-art AI technologies but also about inspiring each other to reach new heights of professional excellence.

Joining Lumi AI is not just about being part of a team; it’s about being part of a mission to redefine how organizations interact with their data landscape. You won’t just be doing a job; you’ll be making a significant contribution to our innovative solutions, helping organizations worldwide gain unprecedented insights. And while you’re changing the world, we ensure your efforts are well-compensated with a competitive salary, stock options, and flexible time off.

So, if you’re looking for a role that challenges, inspires, and allows you to make a real difference, Lumi AI could be the perfect place for you. Here, you won’t just be shaping your future, but the future of technology itself.

Meet our Team

Our founders have deep experience building enterprise-grade data products for Fortune 500 companies.

• Ibrahim Ashqar – CEO. Ex-Director of Data Science at Unicorn startup, Stord, in the US.
• Tudor Boiangiu – CTO. Experienced leader in designing & building enterprise-grade data products for Fortune 100 Companies.