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Thread AI Thread AI is focused on building an AI-native workflow orchestration engine looking for dedicated individuals to join its growing team. Our goal is to make infrastructure simple for enterprises and public sector agencies seeking to get the most from AI. Headquartered in New York, our growing team is a group of AI, product, and engineering experts, who have a track record of creating and executing against complex workflows and infrastructure. Engineering Culture We're a small and committed technical team that oversees engineering, research, design, product, and operations. We believe that a small dedicated team with a flat structure and collaborative culture can move faster and build better products than large hierarchical organizations. About The Role We are looking for a skilled Backend Engineer to play a key role in developing and maintaining our cutting-edge AI Workflow Orchestration platform. You will be responsible for creating innovative, scalable, and high-performing software solutions that meet both the needs of our customers and the company's strategic objectives. What We're Looking For - 6+ years of experience in backend software development, with a solid understanding of backend technologies and frameworks - High level of proficiency in the Java programming language; Python is a nice to have - Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers, to translate business requirements into technical solutions - Experience with database systems (SQL/NoSQL, embeddings) and data storage solutions. - Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and any cloud platform like GCP, AWS, Azure - A strong emphasis on high decomp skills, with the ability think creatively to develop effective solutions to complex design challenges while balancing project delivery expectations - Work experience with software development best practices, including version control (e.g., Git), automated testing, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) - Leadership and collaboration qualities, enthusiasm for real-world, responsible impact Nice To Have - Experience working with AI/ML tools and products, with an understanding of the capabilities and limitations of the technologies We’re committed to creating a space where our employees can bring their full selves to work and have equal opportunity to succeed. So regardless of race, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, origin, ability, or age, we encourage you to apply! Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role and the company but your past experience doesn’t align with every qualification, we still encourage you to apply anyway - we'd love to get to know you and see if there's a place for you at Thread! Compensation $145,000 - $230,000 + Equity Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national or U.S. lawful, permanent resident. This is a full-time, in-person position based at our New York City office.