Senior Software Engineer (Backend) – AI/ML

About the role

The AI/ML Engineering team at ClickHouse builds end‑to‑end AI and machine‑learning products, including the Agentic Data Stack, AI Functions, chDB, and the in‑Console copilot. We are looking for senior backend engineers to design, develop, and operate these AI‑powered services.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement AI‑powered features across the full stack, from backend inference services to frontend interfaces within ClickHouse Cloud.
• Create robust, scalable APIs that connect ClickHouse’s database capabilities with modern AI/ML inference systems and external services.
• Integrate and maintain connections with the broader AI/ML ecosystem, ensuring seamless compatibility with popular frameworks and tools.
• Deploy models into production with proper monitoring, versioning, observability, and evaluation.
• Participate in daytime on‑call rotation and contribute to developer tools, SDKs, and documentation.

Required profile

• 5+ years of software engineering experience in production environments.
• Strong ownership mindset, able to drive features from concept to production with minimal supervision.
• Effective communication skills for collaborative work with diverse stakeholders.

Required skills

• Backend development in TypeScript or Python, focusing on API design and service architecture.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, especially AI/ML deployment services.
• Familiarity with AI/ML model integration, inference APIs, and vector databases.
• Understanding of database systems and data processing pipelines; ClickHouse experience is a plus.

What we offer

• Flexible remote‑friendly work environment across 25+ countries.
• Employer‑contributed healthcare benefits.
• Equity through stock options.
• Flexible time off and a $500 home‑office setup for remote employees.
• Global gatherings and a culture shaped by a rapidly scaling startup.