Lightning AI - Backend Engineer

• We are looking for a Backend Engineer to work on developing and scaling the Lightning AI platform from the frontend, CLI, and API, to billing, security, and integrations. • We want someone who can take ownership of key features and drive development from end to end while collaborating with a super-smart team of engineers, product managers, and designers. Here, you’ll build from proof of concept to release with a focus on speed, quality, and iteration. • This is an opportunity to create groundbreaking technology that will transform the machine-learning ecosystem!This is a hybrid role based in our London office with in-office requirements of 2 days per week. The salary range for this role is $120,000 - $250,000. • Extensive experience writing efficient, maintainable code in Go. Familiarity with best practices in testing, readability, and optimization is essential. • Broad knowledge of backend and frontend systems, with experience building and scaling APIs, CLI tools, billing systems, and security protocols. Exposure to frontend frameworks is a plus. • Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure and designing systems that are reliable, performant, and scalable. Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a strong advantage. • Proven ability to take ownership of key features and drive end-to-end development • Commitment to software quality, test automation, and continuous delivery. Experience proactively managing technical debt and speeding up time to production. • Hands-on experience as a backend or product engineer in a SaaS technology company • Communication and collaboration with engineers, product managers, and designers • Ability to operate in high uncertainty and rapidly changing environments