Senior Software Engineer (Backend) - AI/ML

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to drive the development of AI/ML-powered features in ClickHouse Cloud. In this role, you will bridge the gap between a high-performance database technology like ClickHouse and AI capabilities, implementing AI/ML integrations and end-to-end solutions from the Inference API layer to the user interface that enhance how users interact with and extract value from their data. What will you do? Feature Development: Design and implement AI-powered features across the full stack, from backend inference services to intuitive frontend interfaces within the ClickHouse Cloud platform.

API Architecture: Create robust, scalable APIs that connect ClickHouse's database capabilities with modern AI/ML inference systems and external/internal AI services.

UI/UX Implementation: Build responsive, intuitive user interfaces that make complex AI functionalities accessible and valuable to users of all technical backgrounds.

Ecosystem Integrations: Implement and maintain integrations with the broader AI/ML ecosystem and standards, ensuring that ClickHouse as a technology works seamlessly with popular frameworks and tools.

Technical Integration: Integrate models into production systems with proper monitoring, versioning, observability, and evaluation.

What you bring along: 5+ years of software engineering experience in production environments

Exposure to working directly with AI/ML technologies Strong frontend skills with TypeScript/JavaScript and React

Backend development experience in TypeScript or Python, with a focus on API design and service architecture

You have a high level of ownership and can drive features from concept to production with minimal supervision

You thrive in collaborative environments and can effectively communicate technical concepts to diverse stakeholders

Nice to have Experience building data-oriented interfaces and visualizations

Experience integrating and deploying AI/ML models in production systems, including working with inference APIs and vector databases

Familiarity with cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, particularly services related to AI/ML deployment

Understanding of database systems and data processing pipelines, with ClickHouse experience being a significant plus

#LI-remote Perks Flexible work environment - ClickHouse is a globally distributed company and remote-friendly. We currently operate in over 25 countries.

Healthcare - Employer contributions towards your healthcare.

Equity in the company - Every new team member who joins our company receives stock options.

Time off - Flexible time off in the US, generous entitlement in other countries.

A USD$500 Home office setup if you’re a remote employee.

Global Gatherings – We believe in the power of in-person connection and offer opportunities to engage with colleagues at company-wide offsites.

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