AI Engineer/Generative AI & Backend Systems
Job in
Waltham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 02453, USA
Listed on 2026-10-15
Listing for:
Motion Recruitment
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-15
Job specializations:
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Software Development
AI Engineer (Applied/Software), Backend Developer, Cloud Engineer - Software
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Waltham , Massachusetts Hybrid Full Time $130k - $170kAI Engineer (Generative AI & Backend Systems) A fast-growing technology company located Northwest of Boston (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) is seeking a full-time AI Engineer to design and develop production-grade AI applications. This position combines backend software engineering, cloud-native development, and generative AI technologies to deliver intelligent customer-facing solutions. The ideal candidate brings strong software engineering fundamentals alongside experience integrating machine learning and large language models into real-world products.
Unlike many AI positions focused solely on prototyping, this role centers on shipping scalable systems that create measurable business impact. You'll work directly on the architecture, deployment, monitoring, and optimization of AI-powered applications while helping shape the organization's approach to generative AI. This is a great opportunity for an engineer who wants to move beyond experimentation and build technology used in production every day.
Required Skills & Experience 4+ years of backend software development experience
Strong programming skills in Python, Java, Go, or similar languages
Experience deploying machine learning or LLM-powered solutions in production environments
Experience building APIs, services, and scalable distributed applications
Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure and modern software architecture
Experience monitoring, evaluating, and improving AI system performance
Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities
Excellent communication and collaboration skills Desired Skills & Experience Hands-on experience building Generative AI applications
Familiarity with LLM evaluation methodologies and frameworks
Production monitoring and observability experience
Experience designing highly available service architectures
Strong systems design background
Experience owning products, services, or features from concept to launch
Background working within high-growth engineering organizations What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown 40% Generative AI Development
35% Backend Engineering & Service Development
15% AI Quality, Monitoring & Reliability
10% Architecture & Technical Design Daily Responsibilities 80% Hands-On Development
10% Cross-Functional Collaboration
10% Technical Planning & Design The Offer $130,000 - $175,000
Bonus eligible
You will receive the following benefits:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Vacation Time
401(k)
Hybrid Work Environment Exposure to Emerging AI Technologies Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.
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