GenAI Lead Engineer

Why join us

TRACTIAN is transforming the industrial world by empowering frontline maintenance workers to achieve more. We’ve fused cutting‑edge hardware with innovative software into one powerful platform, disrupting legacy systems and delivering smarter, faster solutions for our clients.

At TRACTIAN, you'll break boundaries, question convention, and collaborate with top talent to drive real change. As a part of our growth‑stage startup, you’ll work alongside the founders, shaping the vision, products, and experiences that will define the future of industrial tech.

The Engineering team at TRACTIAN is at the forefront of developing cutting‑edge infrastructure, technologies, and products to harness the power of IoT data. Our team of talented engineers collaborates to build robust systems, innovative solutions, and scalable platforms that drive TRACTIAN's success. We are instrumental in shaping the company's decision‑making process, optimizing operational efficiency, and delivering exceptional experiences to our customers.

As a GenAI Lead Engineer, you will play a pivotal role within the Software Team, collaborating closely with developers, engineers, and product teams to drive project organization, scheduling, and successful deployments. Your leadership will ensure smooth coordination across various departments to achieve objectives and complete assigned tasks effectively. This role involves managing multiple moving parts and offers the opportunity to engage in diverse aspects of the Software Team's work.

You will be instrumental in streamlining processes, enhancing team efficiency, and directly contributing to the company's overall success.

• Lead Projects: Plan, schedule, and deliver software projects on time and at the highest quality.
• Build Teams: Manage and mentor developers, fostering collaboration and high performance.
• Drive Strategy: Make key decisions on backend architecture, scalability, and infrastructure.
• Collaborate Cross‑Functionally: Align software, product, engineering, and department goals for seamless execution.
• Optimize Processes: Streamline workflows, solve technical challenges, and improve productivity.
• Oversee Deployments: Ensure smooth, efficient deployments and system performance.

• 8+ years in backend development specializing in scalable system design, API architecture (DDD), and microservices (gRPC, REST), with expertise in databases (Postgres, Mongo
  
  DB, Redis, Clickhouse) and cloud infrastructure (AWS).
• Proficient in Type Script and Golang, with extensive testing experience (unit, end‑to‑end, and load testing using Cypress, Playwright, k6).
• Skilled in containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and Dev Ops practices, including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), and system monitoring (Datadog, Grafana).
• Experienced in developing and optimizing LLM applications, including Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG) and GPT‑based solutions, with strong knowledge of deployment patterns, prompt engineering, and API integration (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini).
• Proficient in ML frameworks (PyTorch), optimization techniques (quantization, model distillation), and vector databases (pgvector, Weaviate, Pinecone).
• Experienced with LLM inference stacks (Tensor
  
  RT‑LLM, VLLM, llama.cpp) and developing RAG systems.
• Proven ability to hire, mentor, and lead high‑performing technical teams while setting technical direction and delivering impactful backend projects.
• Strong track record of leading full development life cycles, managing issue tracking (Linear), and delivering complex backend systems on time.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills, with excellent communication to foster cross‑functional collaboration and stakeholder alignment.
• Experience in startups or high‑growth environments, with deep expertise in system optimization tools and processes.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering.

• Competitive Salary
• Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO): 15 Days, plus 11 paid holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan, 1% match
• Gympass Membership - Access a wide range of gyms and training programs.
• Sports Incentive - Receive a monthly bonus when you regularly participate in physical activities.
• Long‑Term Benefit - After four years of service, earn a fully funded trip anywhere in the world.