The role involves owning backend systems that power user experiences across various platforms and services. Engineers will scope complex, multi-month projects and lead technical and product decisions while driving alignment across research and engineering teams. Responsibilities include making architectural decisions to ensure system reliability and scalability for a large global user base. The work requires designing processes to improve team effectiveness and maintaining a hands-on approach with code and models. Additionally, the role focuses on translating model improvements into shipped products and building foundational infrastructure for enterprise and developer-facing applications.

Candidates must have at least 8 years of relevant experience as a backend or product engineer, including a track record of leading complex projects or teams. Proficiency in coding fundamentals, distributed systems, API design, and cloud infrastructure at scale is required. The role necessitates strong communication skills to drive alignment across technical and non-technical teams. A minimum of a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in a relevant field is required.