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Mirage is an AI-native video platform that uses natural language to intelligently orchestrate video production and editing. The platform leverages generative models to execute creative decisions that professional editors would make, dramatically improving productivity for experienced teams while democratizing video creation.
As a Backend Software Engineer, you'll own critical backend systems end-to-end, working across product, platform, and machine learning infrastructure. You'll design and build services, APIs, data pipelines, and infrastructure that power all product surfaces. This role involves solving complex technical challenges in distributed systems, scaling, concurrency, and performance optimization.
Key responsibilities include designing and operating backend systems that integrate and serve large generative AI models in production, deploying and scaling systems that combine internal research with external capabilities. You'll instrument systems, run experiments, and iterate in production to continuously improve system and product quality. You'll also design and operate core platform infrastructure, including third-party integrations, storage systems, security, and internal APIs.
The ideal candidate has 2+ years of professional industry experience with a track record of shipping high-impact systems and products in production. You should have exceptional problem-solving fundamentals, strong engineering judgment balanced with practicality, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment while scoping and delivering projects end-to-end.
Experience with LLMs, generative media models, and understanding of current AI/ML technology trends is highly valued. Startup founder experience or early-stage company background is a plus. The role requires in-person presence at the NYC headquarters in Union Square.
