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Senior AI Backend Engineer

K Health
Location
Tel-Aviv, IL
Posted
2 months ago
Department
Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 6+ years of backend engineering experience
  • Strong proficiency in more than one major programming language (Python, Java, Go, Rust, or Kotlin)
  • Solid understanding of AI systems architecture
  • Proven experience in building and scaling backend APIs, microservices, and background jobs
  • Strong experience with relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis)
  • Experience with message brokers and distributed systems (Pub/Sub, Redis Streams, RabbitMQ)
Nice to have
  • Strong proficiency in Python and/or Node.js/NestJS
  • Experience with clinical systems and healthcare data standards (FHIR, EMR/EHR)
  • Hands-on experience with AI agent frameworks (LangChain, LangGraph, LiteLLM)
  • Experience orchestrating hybrid model stacks with commercial APIs (OpenAI, Google Gemini)
  • Familiarity with observability tools for AI systems (Langfuse, OpenTelemetry)
What the job really is

The Senior AI Backend Engineer will be a key member of the AI Engineering team, responsible for building and maintaining scalable backend services that support AI agent execution and orchestration. Daily tasks include developing AI systems for operational workflows, integrating with clinical systems, designing APIs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance backend performance and reliability.

Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • The role involves working with complex AI systems and requires a strong understanding of AI models and agents
  • The job requires collaboration with multiple teams, which may indicate a dynamic but potentially high-pressure environment
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