Senior Backend Engineer

LILT is revolutionizing enterprise translations with their cutting-edge AI solution. Founded by former Google Translate team members, LILT has developed a Contextual AI Engine that goes beyond basic translations to deliver precise, business-focused results. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll be at the heart of their machine translation services, working on a high-performance, large-scale language translation system.

The role offers an opportunity to work with talented professionals in developing and scaling cloud-based services. You'll be implementing the latest NLP techniques, designing backend systems, and contributing to core platform features. The position is based in Berlin with a hybrid work arrangement, though remote work is also considered.

The engineering team at LILT prioritizes workflow optimization and backend AI systems, with a strong focus on building proprietary technology. You'll be working on interesting cloud engineering problems, as the translation workforce is distributed worldwide. The role requires strong technical expertise in Java and Python, leadership experience, and excellent communication skills.

LILT's impressive client roster includes innovative companies like Intel, ASICS, WalkMe, and Canva. The company has been recognized in The Software Report's annual list and the Inc. 5000 List, highlighting its growth and impact in the industry. They offer competitive compensation, including market salary, equity, and flexible benefits through their Fringe platform.

This is a high-visibility, high-impact position with significant growth opportunities. The ideal candidate will be curious, detail-oriented, and comfortable in an entrepreneurial environment. You'll be contributing to a mission-driven company that's making information accessible across languages while working with cutting-edge AI and NLP technology.