Lead Software Engineer AI - (Materia AI)

About the role

In this role as a Lead Software Engineer, you will:

• Innovate in a Startup-Like Environment
• Be part of a fast-moving, forward-thinking group that is creating AI-driven software for accounting professionals.
• Work with top AI and software development experts, leveraging cutting-edge technology to build intelligent and scalable systems.
• This is a hybrid role, and the interview process may include onsite interactions.

Responsibilities

As a Lead Software Engineer, you will:

• Design and build the backend for AI-native products focused on accounting research and workflows such as tax filing, tax advisory, and audit.
• Develop and maintain backend services using Python, FastAPI, and PostgreSQL.
• Implement AI orchestration systems integrating LLMs from OpenAI, Anthropic, and other providers.
• Design APIs and backend logic for real-time AI interactions.
• Ensure backend systems are secure, scalable, and optimized for AI-driven applications.
• Monitor and enhance system performance, across millions of documents and AI-driven interactions.
• Collaborate across functions, working closely with AI/ML engineers, frontend developers, product managers, and designers to build robust services that support generative AI experiences.
• Help build out our core AI interfaces such as Conversations, Workspaces, Grid, and Knowledge Base.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Related Field, or Equivalent Experience
• 6-8 years of experience in backend development, building scalable web services and APIs.
• Strong Python skills, with experience in FastAPI, PostgreSQL, and AWS.
• Experience in distributed systems, API and data model design.
• Strong debugging skills and a track record of building production-grade software.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Passion for AI-driven software and new engineering paradigms.
• A creative problem solver who enjoys exploring new technologies.
• Dedicated to building high-quality, reliable AI-first systems.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Qualifications

• Exposure to TypeScript/modern frontend frameworks is helpful, but not required.
• Proven experience in system design and architecture, building scalable, production-grade systems.
• Strong emphasis on Python, backend engineering, and real-world AI applications.

Skills

• Strong Python skills, with experience in FastAPI, PostgreSQL, and AWS.
• Experience in distributed systems, API and data model design.
• Strong debugging skills and a track record of building production-grade software.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Passion for AI-driven software and new engineering paradigms.
• A creative problem solver who enjoys exploring new technologies.
• Dedicated to building high-quality, reliable AI-first systems.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Benefits

What’s in it for you?

• Hybrid Work Model
• Flexibility & Work-Life Balance
• Career Development and Growth
• Industry Competitive Benefits
• Culture
• Social Impact
• Making a Real-World Impact

Pay

The base compensation range for the role in any of those locations is $127,400 USD - $236,600 USD.

Schedule

Hybrid Work Model: We’ve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected.