Member of Technical Staff, Backend

llamaindexΒ· Engineering
Apply Now β†—
🌍 RemoteπŸ“ San FranciscoFullTimeπŸ’° USD 180K–250K/yr

About this role

Join us and help shape the future of AI by defining the narrative around document understanding.

About the Role

LlamaIndex's backend application platform team is hiring for an experienced (4+ years) backend engineer excited to build new features and scale out our ingestion and AI systems! LlamaIndex is backed by Greylock and has grow significantly in the last year from a combination of open source and private enterprise interest. Our teams and positions offer terrific growth and ownership opportunities as we expand our engineering team to power our next phase of growth!

Responsibilities

  • [Primary] Build out new features and scale our backend capabilities focused scaling out our core APIs

    • Backend stack: Python, Node.JS, K8s, Terraform, Postgres, Temporal, etc.

  • [Secondary] Work closely with prospects and customers to build production solutions.

Qualifications

  • Experience with shipping completely new product features from scratch. Have gone from prototype to production serving end users in a short amount of time.

  • Shipped or otherwise interested in AI/LLM-native applications.

  • Iterated rapidly with customers or other engineers - translate user feedback into features back to proactive user discovery. Help jointly develop and iterate on product roadmap for core features.

  • Shipped applications at scale

Location

We offer a hybrid-friendly culture based out of our downtown San Francisco office.

Why Join Us?

  • Impactful Mission: Work on innovative AI products that redefine how knowledge is accessed and utilized.

  • Collaborative Team: Join a team of passionate individuals committed to pushing the boundaries of technology.

  • Growth Opportunities: Be at the forefront of the AI revolution, with ample opportunities to grow alongside our scaling organization.

Additional Benefits

  • Competitive base salary and equity compensation

  • Comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage for you and your family

  • Unlimited paid time off policy

  • Daily catered lunch and snacks in the San Francisco office

Pursuant to the SanΒ Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

LlamaIndex does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, employees, or any other organization location. LlamaIndex is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Member of Technical Staff, Backend role at llamaindex?
The listed salary for this Member of Technical Staff, Backend position at llamaindex is USD 180K–250K/yr. This is a remote FullTime role.
Is the Member of Technical Staff, Backend job at llamaindex remote?
Yes, this Member of Technical Staff, Backend position at llamaindex is remote, with team members based in San Francisco. You can work from home or anywhere in the supported regions.
Is the Member of Technical Staff, Backend role at llamaindex full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FullTime position. It is posted as a Member of Technical Staff, Backend role in the Engineering department at llamaindex.
Which team or department does the Member of Technical Staff, Backend at llamaindex belong to?
This Member of Technical Staff, Backend position is part of the Engineering department at llamaindex. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Member of Technical Staff, Backend position at llamaindex?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to llamaindex's official application portal hosted on ashby where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Member of Technical Staff, Backend job at llamaindex posted?
This Member of Technical Staff, Backend position at llamaindex was posted on Jun 7, 2025. Apply as soon as possible β€” early applications are often reviewed first.
Member of Technical Staff, Backend
llamaindex Β· πŸ’° USD 180K–250K/yr
Apply for this role β†—

You'll be redirected to llamaindex's official application page on Ashby ATS.