Job Summary
We are seeking a seasoned Python backend developer with a passion for building AI-driven solutions to join us. In this role, you will be responsible for prototyping, designing, and developing backend services that seamlessly integrate with advanced AI/ML technologies.
You will play a key role in shaping the future of how iHerb customers discover and engage with products by leveraging state-of-the-art innovations in AI/ML. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to develop impactful AI-powered models, services, and tools that are widely adopted across the organization.
Job Expectations
Prototype, design, and develop innovative AI/ML solutions ranging from bots,agents to tools with a focus on generative models, large language models (LLMs), scalability, cost-efficiency, and compliance with industry standards
Build scalable and secure backend systems and APIs around AI/ML solutions.
Build and maintain AI pipelines, including data digestion, preprocessing, model deployment, and monitoring.
Develop customized AI tools and interfaces to enable non-technical users to leverage AI capabilities.
Ensure AI systems comply with data privacy and security regulations.
Explore and implement prompt engineering, fine-tuning, and evaluation strategies.
Continuously monitor AI workflow performance metrics and implement improvements.
Contribute to technical direction, architecture decisions, and team culture.
Qualifications
Demonstrated success in developing high-throughput, resilient backend systems.
5+ years of hands-on Python development experience with a strong emphasis on modular, scalable, and testable code.
Practical experience with LLM/ML orchestration tools such as LangGraph, LangChain, Langfuse or MLFlow.
Deep understanding of LLMs, including prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and fine-tuning techniques.
Proficiency in vector databases and embedding-based search technologies.
Familiarity with microservices architecture and container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes).
A strong foundation in machine learning principles is highly desirable.
Excellent command of English, both written and verbal
Education
Master or above in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Applied Mathematics or related field
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About iHerb
iHerb is on a mission to make health and wellness accessible to all. We offer Earth’s best-curated selection of health and wellness products, at the best possible value, delivered with the most convenient experience.
We’re the world’s largest eCommerce platform dedicated to vitamins, minerals, and supplements, and other health and wellness products. For more than 25 years, we’ve been making it simple for people all over the world to purchase the highest quality products. From supplements to skincare to grocery items, we ship over 50,000 products, from over 1,800 brands direct to our customers in 180+ countries.
Our vision is to become the #1 destination for health and wellness across the world.
With a passion for wellness and a mind for innovative solutions, iHerb team members share a vision for a healthier world that drives them each day. Our 5 Shared Values unite our global team:
Focus on the Customer · Empower Our People · Be Entrepreneurial & Pivot Quickly ·
Embrace Diversity & Inclusion · Strive for Simplicity
iHerb Benefits
At iHerb, we are dedicated to offering programs designed to help our employees and their families stay healthy, live well, and plan for their financial future. Built on a strong foundation, our programs provide options and upgrades with flexibility, protection, and security in mind. For the comprehensive benefits list, visit www.iHerbBenefits.com. For our international team members, you may be eligible for benefits depending on the country where you are employed. The Talent Acquisition Partner/local HR representative will go over the benefits you are eligible for.
iHerb is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. iHerb provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment.
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What We Do
iHerb is the world’s largest eCommerce platform dedicated to vitamins, minerals, and supplements, and other health and wellness products.
For more than 28 years, we’ve been making it simple for customers all over the world to purchase the highest quality health and wellness products. From supplements to skincare to grocery items, we ship over
50,000 products, from over 1,800 brands to more than 180 countries, and we’re proud to provide the very best value.
Since our founding in 1996, we have been dedicated to offering Earth’s best-curated selection of health and wellness products, at the best possible value, delivered with the most convenient experience. We believe that health and wellness should be a universal right made possible through compassion and our collective action. This belief will continue to guide us as we endeavor to make our mission a reality.
As we are continuously innovating and expanding, we are committed to bringing the best in health and wellness products around the world, and offering our people exciting opportunities to build long-term careers.
Why Work With Us
Our Shared Values: Our values define what we believe in as a collective, and help us work together to achieve our mission.
Focus on the Customer - Empower our People - Be Entrepreneurial & Pivot Quickly - Embrace Diversity & Inclusion - Strive for Simplicity
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