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Backend Software Engineer

Palo Alto, CAHybridFull TimePosted 15 days ago

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Required skills

AI platform
real-time
personalized customer engagement
scalable infrastructure
AI agents
LLM technologies
Generative AI
open-source LLM frameworks
optimization
Google Cloud

Nice to have

AI voice agent systems

Role summary

LiveX AI is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to develop and enhance its AI platform's backend systems, focusing on real-time, personalized customer engagement and proactive support. The role involves designing and implementing scalable infrastructure for AI agents, integrating LLM technologies, and optimizing systems for performance and reliability. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams and stay updated on emerging AI and backend technologies. This position requires 5+ years of backend experience, expertise in LLMs/Generative AI, proficiency with cloud services (especially Google Cloud), API development, and strong programming skills in Python and Go.

LiveX AI · Backend Software EngineerPalo Alto, CA · Full-time, on-site · Department: EngineeringSource: https://livex.ai/careers/backend-software-engineer (posted May 27, 2026)

About the Role

LiveX AI is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to develop and enhance the backend systems behind its AI platform, which provides real-time, personalized customer engagement, faster problem-solving, and proactive support. Design scalable, efficient infrastructure for AI agents so they deliver VIP-level service in every customer interaction.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable backend services that power AI-driven customer engagement solutions.
Implement and integrate AI models, including LLM technologies, to deliver personalized, seamless customer interactions.
Optimize backend systems for performance, scalability, and reliability to support real-time AI-driven workflows.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (marketing, sales, product) to refine AI-powered solutions.
Stay current on emerging AI and backend technologies; propose and implement innovative solutions.

Qualifications

5+ years of professional backend software engineering experience.
Proven expertise in Large Language Models (LLMs), Generative AI, or similar advanced AI technologies.
Hands-on experience with open-source LLM frameworks and tools, including deployment and optimization.
Proficiency with cloud services (especially Google Cloud) and API development.
Strong programming skills in Python and Go; clean, efficient, maintainable code.
Passion for using technology to drive business innovation and improve customer experiences.
Comfortable in ambiguous, rapidly evolving environments; proactive, adaptable.
Fast learner with a startup mentality; takes initiative in a dynamic, fast-paced team.

Nice-to-Haves

Experience with modern AI voice agent systems (strong plus).

What We Offer

Work with a groundbreaking AI technology company in a collaborative, innovative, dynamic environment.
Competitive salary and benefits package; career growth in a rapidly expanding sector.

Compensation

Not specified ("competitive salary and benefits package").

How to Apply (original posting)

Email career@livex.ai with subject "Candidate Application - Backend Software Engineer"; include resume, a cover letter explaining fit, and any relevant portfolio items.

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