Senior Back End Engineer

• Familiarity with image generation or generative AI workflows.
• Experience building ML and AI infrastructure, model training pipelines, or inference services.
• Experience with PyTorch, Hugging Face, LoRA training, or GPU-based workloads.
• Knowledge of immutable ledgers or databases specifically for chain of title tracking.
• A background in VFX, Animation, or handling exceptionally large media assets.

In this role, success looks like:

• From Prototype to Product: Lead the migration of our current local prototype into a robust, scalable, containerized cloud environment.
• Deployment: Work closely with the Product Manager to deploy application code and manage data storage strategies utilizing Infrastructure as Code to ensure we scale smoothly as our user base grows.
• Documentation: Maintain clear documentation for API and backend components so the system remains maintainable as our engineering team expands.

• Worker Nodes: Configure and optimize GPU-accelerated worker nodes to handle high-performance GenAI workloads without latency.
• Monitoring: Set up comprehensive system monitoring and observability to track worker health, GPU usage, and system performance in real time.

• Multi-Tenancy and Access: Build the security layer using identity and access management tools to handle user login and ensure strict data separation between clients.
• Billing Integration: Design and integrate payment and billing systems, managing everything from subscriptions and usage metering to credits, invoicing, and webhooks.
• Asset Security: Implement secure, high-speed storage solutions for 2D image sequences and metadata.

Auditability and Integration

• Chain of Title: Enable full auditability by implementing an immutable database. You will ensure every generated image has a traceable history for legal and copyright compliance.
• DCC Integration: Collaborate with our software engineers to optimize REST API performance, ensuring seamless communication between our backend and creative tools like Maya and Blender.

Stellar?

• Hybrid Work: We offer a flexible schedule with 2-3 days in our Vancouver office.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Extended health benefits.
• Growth: Professional development support to help you stay ahead of tech trends.
• Culture: A collaborative, ego-free environment where technical expertise fuels creative magic.
• Compensation: The salary range for this position is between $130,000 and $150,000 CAD, based on your level of experience.