About Us
We’re Stimuler, an early-stage AI startup focused on transforming language learning. Our AI tutor provides real-time interaction, adapting to users’ speech inputs to build fluency faster. We’re looking for a Founding Backend Engineer to architect and scale our core infrastructure.
Role & Impact
In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain the backend systems that power our AI tutor. You’ll work at the intersection of AI infrastructure, distributed systems, and real-time data processing—shaping the technology and the team as we grow.
Key Responsibilities
Infrastructure & Architecture
Design and scale distributed systems for real-time speech processing.
Own data pipelines from ingestion to model serving.
Ensure security, privacy, and compliance for user speech data.
Performance & Reliability
Implement robust monitoring, logging, and alerting for 24x7 availability.
Optimise system performance and scalability.
Team Leadership & Collaboration
Mentor junior engineers and work closely with AI/ML teams.
Contribute to hiring efforts as we expand.
Must-Have Requirements
Experience: 6+ years in backend or platform engineering (focus on distributed systems).
Cloud & Containers: Proficiency with Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS (or similar cloud platforms).
Real-Time Streaming: Familiarity with audio/video streaming in high-availability, auto-scaling environments.
Databases: Strong SQL skills (PostgreSQL preferred), including query optimization, schema design; caching layers (Redis, Memcached).
Good-to-Have Skills
AI/ML Pipeline: Exposure to GPU resource management and distributed tools (e.g., Rayserve).
Domain Experience: B2C mobile backend knowledge.
Cloud Expertise: AWS, Azure, GCP, or multi-cloud strategies.
Security & Compliance: Understanding of GDPR, CCPA, and data governance best practices.
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Skills Required
- 6+ years in backend or platform engineering with focus on distributed systems
- Proficiency with Docker
- Proficiency with Kubernetes
- Experience with AWS or similar cloud platforms
- Familiarity with audio/video real-time streaming in high-availability, auto-scaling environments
- Strong SQL skills (PostgreSQL preferred), query optimization and schema design
- Experience with caching layers (Redis, Memcached)
- Understanding of GDPR, CCPA, and data governance best practices
- Exposure to GPU resource management and distributed tools (e.g., Rayserve)
- B2C mobile backend experience
- Experience with multi-cloud strategies (AWS, Azure, GCP)
What We Do
Stimuler is an AI-powered edtech platform designed to help non-native English speakers improve their conversational fluency, pronunciation, and grammar. By utilizing a personal AI speech coach, the platform provides real-time feedback and personalized practice exercises. Its mission is to empower global citizens to improve their English speaking proficiency to advance their career, educational, and societal goals.
