Senior Backend Engineer

LILT is revolutionizing enterprise translations through their advanced AI solution. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll be part of a mission-driven team working on LILT's core platform, which powers their machine translation services. The role offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge natural language processing techniques and solve interesting cloud engineering problems.

The company's Contextual AI Engine goes beyond basic translations, delivering hyper-accurate, business-focused results for global organizations like Intel, ASICS, WalkMe, and Canva. Founded by former Google Translate team members, LILT has been a machine learning company since its inception in 2015, with a strong focus on Large Language Models.

You'll be working in a hybrid setting from Berlin, with the option for remote work. The role requires 5+ years of software development experience, particularly with Java and Python, and 2+ years of leading major software components. You'll be responsible for designing and improving backend systems, implementing new platform features, and mentoring peers while maintaining high technical standards.

The position offers competitive compensation, including market salary, meaningful equity, and comprehensive benefits. You'll have the opportunity to work on high-visibility, high-impact projects with enormous growth potential. The ideal candidate should be curious, detail-oriented, and comfortable in an entrepreneurial environment that values experimentation and iteration.

Working at LILT means joining a company that's at the forefront of AI-powered translation technology, with a unique approach that combines advanced AI with human expertise. The role offers the chance to work on challenging technical problems while contributing to making information more accessible globally.