Senior Backend AI Engineer (NYC Hybrid) at Funded.club

About Tru IdentityTru Identity is using AI to make importing into the US simple. We help importers, marketplaces and logistics providers automate all the messy compliance work that slows trade down — saving time, money and endless frustration. We’ve already built a great product, have happy customers and are growing fast with government contracts secured. Tru Identity is reimagining how trade compliance works; starting with the $4 trillion worth of goods imported into the U.S. every year. Joining now means you’ll be part of a small, sharp team with huge impact. You’ll have real ownership, a voice in shaping the product and a chance to help build something transformative from the ground up.We move quickly, stay focused, and value grit and creative problem-solving above all else.About the position We’re looking for a seasoned Backend Engineer to lead architecture and development of scalable, intelligent systems. In this role, you’ll design and build APIs and distributed systems in Python/Django, manage async workflows with Celery, and deploy production-grade services on AWS. You’ll also contribute to AI-powered features using tools like OpenAI, LangChain, and vector databases.Requirements Lead backend architecture and development — Design and build scalable APIs, services, and async systems using Python, Django and CeleryOwn infrastructure and deployment — Manage and optimize AWS environments (EC2, ECS, Lambda, RDS) and maintain reliable CI/CD pipelinesDevelop intelligent, AI-powered features — Integrate tools like OpenAI, LangChain, and vector databases to deliver production-grade AI functionalityDevelop async processing systems and distributed task queuesIntegrate AI capabilities using OpenAI, LangChain, or vector databasesLead and mentor junior engineers through code reviews and technical guidanceBuild CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Bitbucket, Jenkins)Write clean, tested, and maintainable codeParticipate in Agile ceremonies and help drive technical strategyExperience  5+ years of deep backend development experienceEligible to obtain US government clearance (background check required)Expert in Python/Django with focus on performance and scalabilitySkilled in Celery and async task processingProficient in AWS infrastructure and cloud managementExperience designing and deploying AI features using LLMs, LangChain, and RAG pipelinesHands-on expertise deploying, scaling and monitoring AI/ML models in productionStrong CI/CD experience (GitHub Actions, Bitbucket, Jenkins)Familiar with observability tools (Sentry, Prometheus, etc.)Knowledge of microservices and event-driven architecturesExperienced building systems and processes from scratchBackground in startup and fast-paced environmentsContributions to open source or technical writingHighly PreferredImplemented security compliance, both for enterprise or for US Government projectsHas a current US Government security clearanceCompensation and Perks (value adds)$140 - $180K USD annually Generous PTO and holiday schedule 100% paid healthcare HSA benefits $1000 WFH stipend per year Company equipment provided    #LI-JM1  #LI-HybridThank you for considering this opportunity.  Funded.club Senior Recruiters partner exclusively with Startups and are in direct communication with hiring managers and founding team members.Your application will be fully reviewed by a dedicated recruiter who will respond based on the matching of your experience and qualifications.