About the company
Backed by industry-leading entrepreneurs and investors, Heretic Ventures builds companies at the intersection of culture, commerce, and creators, with a focus on using disruptive technology, like AI, to gain widespread adoption and lasting competitive advantage.
Job Summary
Key Responsibilities
📍Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable back-end systems using Python and related technologies. 📍Production use of LLMs and Prompt Engineering 📍Help drive technical decisions and design to ensure high-quality code and adherence to best practices. 📍Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including AI scientists, PMs, and engineers, to build and integrate AI-driven features into the platform. 📍Optimize system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure smooth operation of the platform. 📍Develop and maintain documentation, including technical specifications, system diagrams, and deployment processes. 📍Help ensure the security and integrity of the platform 📍Conduct ongoing monitoring of the platform and promptly take necessary actions as required. 📍Stay up to date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices to continuously improve our platform.
Qualifications
📍Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 📍Experience with Large Language Model (LLM) APIs and an understanding of their strengths and weaknesses. 📍3+ years of professional experience as a Software Engineer, with a strong focus on development using Python. 📍Proficient in working with relational databases, such as PostgreSQL or MySQL, and knowledge of SQL query optimization. 📍Proven track record of delivering complex, scalable, and high-performance software systems. 📍Solid understanding of software engineering principles, data structures, and algorithms. 📍Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, agile environment. 📍Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. 📍Entrepreneurial and ownership mindset with bias for action.