Backend Engineer - AI and Real-Time Systems

We are hiring a Backend Engineer – AI and Real-Time Systems

Location: Hybrid – SF Bay area

Type: Full-time

Salary – ¢160,000 – $220,000

Recruitment Partner: Carter Wellington

Carter Wellington is proud to partner with a fast-growing AI company that is redefining how organisations understand and engage with their users. Through advanced real-time voice technology and powerful in-house AI models, this company is transforming the way businesses gather insights, drive product decisions, and improve customer experiences.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer to join a pioneering team building the next generation of AI-driven user research platforms. In this role, you will work closely with executive leadership to design, develop, and deploy scalable backend systems that power real-time user interactions. You will have the opportunity to shape the technical direction, tackle complex engineering challenges, and contribute directly to a product that bridges the gap between people and technology.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate directly with the CTO and CEO on strategic product and technical decisions.
• Design, build, and optimise backend services, APIs, and real-time data infrastructure that handle complex streaming workloads.
• Develop and refine proprietary AI and large language model systems to enhance real-time communication and analysis.
• Lead projects from concept to production deployment with a focus on scalability, performance, and reliability.
• Engage directly with users to gather feedback, identify pain points, and continuously improve product quality and functionality.

What We’re Looking For

• 3–10 years of software engineering experience building production-grade backend systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills, technical curiosity, and a proactive, ownership-driven mindset.
• Experience leading end-to-end engineering projects in dynamic and fast-paced environments.
• Familiarity with WebRTC, real-time data streaming, or AI/ML infrastructure is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with product, research, and leadership teams.

Why Join

This is a rare opportunity to help build the foundation for an AI-driven future where technology listens, learns, and adapts in real time. You will work with innovative engineers and visionary leaders on a mission to create smarter, more human digital experiences.

Interested? Apply now through Carter Wellington and be part of a team redefining how companies learn from and connect with their users.