AI Backend Engineer

  • Permanent
  • Full time
  • Hybrid (08034, Barcelona, Barcelona/Catalunya/Espanya, Spain)
  • SOFTWARE AND AI

We are looking for a highly skilled backend programmer with expertise in AI-driven applications. This role will be crucial in building and optimizing backend infrastructures that support AI implementations, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and seamless integration with AI-driven workflows.


Key Responsibilities:

· Develop, optimize, and maintain scalable backend services supporting AI-driven applications and pipelines.

· Design and implement APIs for AI model inference, training, and data processing.

· Collaborate with AI and hardware engineers to integrate AI functionalities into custom silicon solutions.

· Work with databases and storage solutions to manage and process large-scale AI datasets efficiently.

· Ensure security, performance, and reliability in AI-based backend architectures.

· Deploy and manage AI models in cloud and on-premise environments, optimizing for performance and cost.

· Stay up to date with advancements in AI software engineering and backend technologies to bring innovative solutions into Openchip’s AI strategy.


Qualifications:

· BSc or MSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.Proven experience in backend development, preferably in AI-powered systems.

· Strong proficiency in Python with experience in backend frameworks such as FastAPI, Django, Flask. Other programming languages like Java, Node.js, Go,… is a plus

· Hands-on experience with databases (SQL and NoSQL) and data storage solutions.

· Knowledge of AI model deployment and integration with backend services.

· Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

· Familiarity with message queuing and event-driven architectures (Kafka, RabbitMQ,...).

· Experience working in a hardware/software co-design environment is highly desirable.

· Fluent in English is a must; knowledge of additional European languages (German, Dutch, Spanish, French, or Italian) is a plus.


Soft Skills:

· Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as in a team.

· Strong problem-solving abilities with a proactive and innovative mindset.

· Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

· Passionate about AI and backend development, with a strong commitment to high-quality software.

· Willingness to mentor junior engineers and contribute to a collaborative learning culture.


What We Offer:

· Join an innovative team and experience company growth.

· We believe in investing in our employees and providing them with opportunities for growth and career development.

· Work in a hybrid environment with flexible scheduling.

· We offer a remuneration package that values your experience.

· A chance to work on one of the most transformative AI and silicon engineering companies in Europe.

· The position will be based in Barcelona (Spain)


We are looking for outstanding people willing to join our mission to change the silicon industry and help build a better world. If you feel identified with Openchip, please contact us.

At Openchip & Software Technologies S.L., we believe a diverse and inclusive team is the key to groundbreaking ideas. We foster a work environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential—regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender identity.