Job Overview
We are seeking a Lead AI Engineer to spearhead the Neon AI Team. This role involves building AI Agents that enhance the Neon platform, providing a superior experience for developers and automating routine tasks. You will be responsible for leading a small team of engineers, focusing on backend technologies, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and Lead the AI Team: Establish and guide a team of 1-2 engineers, focusing on rapid development and delivery.
- Coding and Development: Spend at least 50% of your time coding, focusing on backend technologies and databases.
- End-to-End Delivery: Own the delivery process from ideation through to iteration and final delivery.
- Mentorship: Mentor and guide software engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative team environment.
- On-Call Rotations: Participate in on-call rotations to handle and resolve critical issues.
Required Skills and Experience
- AI Tools Development: Experience in building AI tools or agents for software development.
- Backend Proficiency: Strong experience in backend technologies, with proficiency in languages such as Go or Rust.
- Leadership Experience: Previous experience in a tech or team lead role.
- Infrastructure Technologies: Familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, Github CI/CD, and public cloud environments.
- Problem Solving: Excellent problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Communication: Strong ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
About Neon
Neon is an innovative company focused on building open-source cloud-native PostgreSQL. Our architecture separates storage from compute, allowing for stateless and serverless Postgres. We are a well-funded startup with deep expertise in Postgres internals and decades of experience in database development.
Our Team and Culture
- Distributed Team: Work with a team of 100+ people from over 25 countries, primarily in North America and Europe.
- Open-Source Principles: We are built on transparency, contribution, accountability, and proactivity.
- Diverse and Inclusive: We value diversity of thoughts and backgrounds and aim to maintain a flat organizational structure.
Our Offer
- Remote Work: Work 100% remotely with all necessary formalities handled.
- Equity and Benefits: Receive equity (stock options) and a competitive benefits package, including top-notch equipment, unlimited vacations, and paid parental leaves.
- Team Offsites: Participate in regular team offsites to strengthen team bonds.
Join us at Neon and be part of a fast-scaling, ambitious team dedicated to revolutionizing the developer experience with cutting-edge AI solutions.
Benefits Extracted with AI
- Equity (stock options) for all full-time hires
- Competitive benefits package
- Top-notch equipment
- Unlimited vacations
- Paid parental leaves
- 100% remote work
- Regular offsites
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