Senior Backend Engineer

Leading AI solution for enterprise translations, providing multilingual digital customer experiences at scale through Contextual AI Engine.
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior Backend Engineer

LILT, the leading AI solution for enterprise translations, is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join their innovative team. The role focuses on developing and scaling their core platform that powers machine translation services. Founded by former Google Translate team members, LILT has evolved into a sophisticated AI-driven platform that goes beyond basic translation, utilizing their patented Contextual AI Engine to deliver precise, business-focused results.

The position offers an opportunity to work on high-performance, large-scale language translation systems, implementing cutting-edge NLP techniques. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll be instrumental in designing and building backend systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring peers while maintaining high technical standards.

The role requires strong expertise in Java and Python, with 5+ years of software development experience and a proven track record in leading major software components. You'll be working in a hybrid setting from either Berlin or London, contributing to a mission-driven team that serves notable clients like Intel, ASICS, WalkMe, and Canva.

LILT offers competitive compensation including market salary, meaningful equity, and comprehensive benefits including a monthly lifestyle stipend. The company's unique position in the enterprise translation space, combined with its focus on AI technology and continuous improvement through human-adapted feedback, makes this an exciting opportunity for engineers passionate about making global communication more accessible and effective.

Last updated 4 days ago

Responsibilities For Senior Backend Engineer

  • Collaborate with engineering and infrastructure teams to design, build and improve platform's backend systems
  • Implement new platform features to drive growth
  • Mentor peers and Lilt's community on advanced technical issues
  • Raise the technical excellence bar through code quality, reviews, and test coverage

Requirements For Senior Backend Engineer

Java
Python
  • 5+ years of software development experience with Java and Python
  • Java experience is mandatory
  • 2+ years of experience leading a major software component
  • Proven ability to drive large-scale engineering efforts
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Authorization to work in Germany or London

Benefits For Senior Backend Engineer

  • Market salary
  • Meaningful equity
  • Time off plus company holidays
  • Monthly lifestyle benefit stipend via Fringe platform

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