Backend Engineer, AI Systems
Summary
Build and deploy AI-powered chat assistants using RAG, MCP, and agentic architectures, optimizing performance and integrating with microservices on GCP.
At gFiber, we believe that great internet has the power to drive innovation, strengthen communities, enable the impossible, and do all the everyday things that make all of our world go round. And the job of creating better internet is never done - so we’re growing! Our team is committed to building a place where people who want to make a difference can grow their careers and find their spot to belong.
The application window will be open until at least July 26th, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.
This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
Role Description
|
In this role you'll work with the team that is building cutting-edge agentic AI chat assistants that help our customers resolve issues faster and more effectively. This is a hands-on role where you'll own features end-to-end, from design through deployment and production support. This role requires a strong understanding of microservice architecture, RESTful APIs, design patterns, and distributed systems, along with the emerging AI trends and expertise in modern AI systems. |
In this role, you’ll:
|
At a minimum, we would like you to have:
|
It’s preferred if you have:
|
The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $154,700 - $187,900 + bonus + benefits. As pay varies by location, your recruiter will share more about the specific salary range for your targeted location during the hiring process.
#LI-DNI
gFiber is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or Veteran status. Disclosure is voluntary, and this information will be kept confidential in compliance with Google's Candidate Privacy Policy. For more information please refer to our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy and the EEOC's "Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal" (PDF).
It's important to us to create an accessible, inclusive workplace for everyone. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our accommodations for applicants form. Our candidate accommodations team will then connect with you to confidentially discuss your options.
Skills
As published by greenhouse · 12 questions
Basics
First Name, Last Name, Email, Phone, Resume/CV, Cover Letter
Short answers (2)
- Please provide your full legal name, as listed on your government issued identification (Passport, Driver's License, etc). Please include your middle name if applicable.
- LinkedIn Profile optional
Pick from a list (10)
- Are you currently or were you previously a GFiber employee, and/or did you support GFiber as a temp or vendor?
- Are you currently or were you previously an Alphabet employee, and/or did you support Alphabet as a temp, vendor, contractor (TVC) or intern (not including GFiber)?
- Work Authorization
- Please review and acknowledge our Candidate Privacy Policy linked below:
- Do you have 5 years of software design and full stack development experience?
- Do you have Python programming skills with hands-on production experience?
- Do you have experience building with LLMs, AI agents, and RAG pipelines, or a demonstrable ability to go deep on new technical frameworks (like MCP) incredibly fast?
- You have the right to request a non-automated, human-led review of your application materials. Please select your preferred evaluation method below.
- [AI-generated transcripts and notes] Your interviewer will verbally confirm your consent at the beginning of your interview before activating Gemini-generated transcripts and notes. If consent is declined beforehand, the feature will not be used. You may also revoke consent during the interview at any time. If consent is revoked mid-interview, the Gemini feature will be disabled, stopping all further transcription and note-taking by Gemini.
- Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information technology, a similar engineering discipline, or equivalent practical experience, plus direct experience with GCP (Google Cloud Platform)?