We're looking for a seasoned backend engineer who's passionate about building high-performance systems that process massive amounts of video data and support ML inference at scale. You'll architect and implement systems that handle petabytes of data while maintaining low latency and high throughput. You'll take ownership of critical infrastructure powering our computer vision models and data processing pipelines.
You will:
Design and implement scalable backend services with Rust to process high volumes of video dataBuild reliable ML inference systems that can handle thousands of requests per secondArchitect distributed systems for real-time video processing and analysisOptimize performance at every layer, from database queries to network protocolsCollaborate closely with ML engineers, frontend developers, and infrastructure teamsOur Stack
Backend: Rust, gRPC, Protocol BuffersML Inference: PyTorch, ONNX Runtime, TensorRTInfrastructure: Kubernetes, AWS/GCP, TerraformData: Kafka, S3, distributed object storage, time-series databasesYou'll be a great fit if...
You have 5+ years building high-scale backend systemsYou've worked with video processing pipelines or ML inference systems at scaleYou're experienced with distributed systems challenges like consistency, fault tolerance, and performance tuningYou can navigate complex architectural decisions and make thoughtful tradeoffsBonus: experience with Rust, real-time streaming, or computer vision infrastructureJoin us in building the next generation of multimodal AI systems that push boundaries while solving real-world problems!
Compensation
At Perceptron, we offer competitive benefits including:
For this role, a base salary of $200,000 to $300,000 (Please note: Starting salary may depend on location and level of experience)Medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and company holidays; equity/stock options; in-office perks at our Bellevue, WA headquarters.Location: Bellevue, WAEQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Perceptron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. All hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
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