AI Backend Engineer

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Hiring Remotely in IL
Remote or Hybrid
Senior level
HR Tech • Information Technology • Professional Services • Sales • Software
Our mission is to create a modern work experience that empowers organizations to be remarkable.
The Role
Design, build, and maintain backend infrastructure and microservices for AI-driven features. Integrate AI models and services with core systems, develop APIs and data pipelines, and optimize real-time processing for performance, scalability, and resilience. Lead feature development from design through deployment, promote testing and automation, participate in architecture discussions and code reviews, and mentor backend developers.
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About Us
HiBob helps modern, mid-size businesses transform the way they manage people, giving HR and managers all they need to connect, engage, develop, and retain top talent. Since 2015, we’ve achieved consecutive triple-digit year-over-year growth, all backed by our amazing team of Bobbers from across the globe, making us the choice HRIS of over 5500 midsize and multinational companies.Our HR platform is intuitive, data-driven, and built for the way people work today: globally, remotely, and collaboratively. Fast-growing companies such as Gong, Fiverr, and VaynerMedia rely on Bob to help them create the best work experiences for their people.
Come and be you with us
Being a Bobber is all about being you. We want you to bring all parts of yourself to work. giving you the freedom and confidence to be the best you and do your best work.

we’re waiting with open arms. Come join us.
About the Team
The AI Teams is shaping the future of how AI is built, integrated, and experienced across our platform. We develop the foundations, tools, and capabilities that enable intelligent experiences for customers, partners, and internal teams alike. From powering AI-driven product experiences to building the infrastructure and platforms that make them possible, we operate at the intersection of innovation, scale, and engineering excellence.
We work in a true continuous delivery environment, with fully automated QA processes and a modern microservices architecture, deploying to production multiple times a day.
Job requirements
Requirements are often considered a measure of how equipped you are to do the job, but sometimes they aren’t the only factor.
 If you don’t have every skill listed here but believe you’d be a great fit, we’d still love to hear from you!
  • 5+ years of experience as a software engineer with a strong emphasis on backend development.
  • Excellent knowledge of software design, clean architecture, and scalable distributed systems.
  • Proven experience in leading end-to-end feature development — from design through implementation, testing, and deployment.
  • Solid experience with testing methodologies (unit testing, TDD, mocking, etc.).
  • Proficiency with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.).
  • Experience with LLMs in production is a strong advantage.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS or equivalent) is a plus.
  • Independent, fast learner, and passionate about exploring new technologies.
  • Proactive team player with a desire to impact our team, our product, and our customers.
  • Research-based master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field
  • Previous professional experience in Data Science and hands-on data analysis, with the ability to investigate
  •  complex datasets, test hypotheses, and translate findings into engineering decisions
  • Ability to independently research and evaluate new tools, technologies, and platforms, build proofs of concept, and drive their integration into production systems

Job responsibilities
  • Design, build, and maintain backend infrastructure and microservices supporting AI-driven features.
  • Collaborate closely with the infra and data groups to ensure smooth integration of AI models and services into Bob’s core systems.
  • Develop and optimize APIs, data pipelines, and background processing workflows.
  • Ensure performance, scalability, and resilience of production systems handling real-time AI interactions.
  • Drive engineering excellence through code reviews, architecture discussions, and automation.
  • Mentor other backend developers and promote best practices in software design, testing, and deployment.

Benefits
HiBob is a village filled with amazing people and we’re especially proud of that. It’s a place where Bobbers can be themselves. We’re about fun, dreams, hopes and ambition, just as much as we are about precision, growth, and top performance. Becoming a Bobber means you’ll receive competitive Total Reward offer including:
 Financial & Equity Incentives 💰
  • Equity Plan: Participation in the Company Share Options Plan
  • Social Contributions and Keren Hishtalmut
  • Employee Referral Program: $2,500 for each successful hire
  • Wolt Benefit (meal card): ₪1,000 per month
 Health, Wellness 🏥
  • Private Health Insurance: Comprehensive premium medical coverage
  • Sick Leave: Full payment from the first day of illness
  • Wellness Benefits: Annual Headspace subscription and dedicated wellness programs
  • Preventive Screening: Health screenings for employees aged 40+
 Work-Life Balance & Leave ⚖️
  • Paid Time Off: Competitive paid time off policy
  • HiBaby: 3 weeks of additional fully paid bounding time for new parents
  • Bob Balance Days: 4 additional company-wide "long weekend" days (one per quarter)
  • Social Impact: 2 paid days per year for volunteering and social contribution
  • Work from Anywhere: Temporary remote work option for up to 2 months (available after 6 months of tenure).
  • Birthday Day Off: Enjoy a day off during your birthday month
 Hybrid Work & Office Environment 🏠
  • Hybrid Model: A flexible balance between office and home-based work
  • Home Office Allowance: One-time stipend to ensure an ergonomic and productive home setup
  • Transportation: Monthly travel allowance or parking arrangements
  • Pet-Friendly: Dog-friendly office environment to support a stress-free workplace
 Culture & Growth 🎉
  • Social Events: Regular team-building and company-wide events, both local and global
  • Professional Growth: A culture built on precision, performance, and ambitious career scaling
If this sounds like something you’ve been looking for, we’d love to have you. Come on, join our village 🚀

Skills Required

  • 5+ years of experience as a software engineer with strong backend development experience
  • Knowledge of software design, clean architecture, and scalable distributed systems
  • Experience leading end-to-end feature development from design through deployment
  • Experience with testing methodologies, including unit testing, TDD, and mocking
  • Proficiency with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL
  • Experience with LLMs in production
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or equivalent
  • Independent learning ability and willingness to explore new technologies
  • Proactive teamwork and desire to impact the team, product, and customers
  • Research-based master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field
  • Previous professional experience in Data Science and hands-on data analysis
  • Ability to investigate complex datasets, test hypotheses, and translate findings into engineering decisions
  • Ability to research and evaluate tools, technologies, and platforms, build proofs of concept, and integrate them into production systems

What the Team is Saying

HiBob Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off policies are described as generous, combining standard PTO with company‑wide long‑weekend “Bob Balance Days,” a birthday day off, volunteer time, and recognition of local holidays. Extra rest days after quarter‑end and accessible sick leave further support work‑life balance.
  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is portrayed as comprehensive, with medical, dental, and vision plans starting on day one and options that can keep employee costs low in some markets. Mental‑health resources and protections like life and disability insurance add to the depth of the offering.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a U.S. 401(k) available immediately with employer matching and immediate vesting, alongside pension support noted in some regions. These features signal meaningful long‑term financial support beyond base pay.

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The Company
HQ: Tel Aviv-Yafo
1,350 Employees
Year Founded: 2015

What We Do

HiBob helps modern, mid-size businesses transform the way they manage people, giving HR and managers all they need to connect, engage, develop, and retain top talent. Since 2015, we’ve achieved consecutive triple-digit year-over-year growth, all backed by our amazing team of Bobbers from across the globe, making us the choice HRIS of over 4000 midsize and multinational companies. Our HR platform is intuitive, data-driven, and built for the way people work today: globally, remotely, and collaboratively. Fast-growing companies across the globe such as Huel, What3words, Fiverr, and VaynerMedia rely upon Bob to help them create the best work experiences for their people.

Why Work With Us

Being a Bobber is all about being you. We want you to bring all parts of yourself to work, giving you the freedom and confidence to be the best you and do your best work. If that’s bubbly, shy, precise, funny, bold, kind, honest, brilliant, or anything in between, we’re waiting with open arms. Come join us.

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HiBob Offices

Hybrid Workspace

Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

We love collaborating and connecting with our team members in person and we hope you do too. Our team spends 2-3 days per week in our NYC office.

Typical time on-site: 2 days a week
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