Senior Software Engineer (Backend) - AI/ML
At a glance
Senior AI Engineering role at ClickHouse. Remote, Spain · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Build AI features across backend inference services and frontend experiences in ClickHouse Cloud
- Design APIs that link ClickHouse database functions with AI inference systems and other AI services
- Connect ClickHouse with AI/ML frameworks and standards, keeping those integrations working
- Put models into production with monitoring, version tracking, observability and evaluation
- Create developer tools, SDKs and documentation, and join the daytime on-call rotation
What you bring
- At least five years building and operating software in production settings
- Backend development experience with TypeScript or Python, especially API design and service architecture
- Hands-on exposure to AI/ML technologies
- You can take features from an initial idea through launch with little supervision
Who this fits
This senior role suits a backend engineer who has worked with production software and AI/ML, and is comfortable owning features through delivery. The position is remote in Spain and includes a daytime on-call rotation.
From the employer
About the team
The AI/ML Engineering team builds and operates ClickHouse's AI and machine learning products end-to-end. This includes the Agentic Data Stack, AI Functions, chDB, the in-Console copilot, and the AI/ML partnerships that distribute them — together with the shared components and expertise that let every other ClickHouse team ship AI in the surfaces they own. Our team is looking for highly skilled and experienced software engineers to join us, who will be responsible for designing, building, and operating the products that make ClickHouse the platform of choice for agents and data scientists.
What you will 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.
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.
Oncall: Participate in the daytime oncall rotation along with the rest of the team.
Developer Experience: Design and implement developer tools, SDKs, and documentation that enable users to leverage ClickHouse’s AI/ML capabilities.
What you will bring along
5+ years of software engineering experience in production environments
Exposure to working directly with AI/ML technologies
Backend development experience in TypeScript or Python, with a focus on API design and service architecture
A high level of ownership and can drive features from concept to production with minimal supervision
Ability to thrive in collaborative environments and can effectively communicate technical concepts to diverse stakeholders
Nice to have
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
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.
Culture - We All Shape It
As part of a rapidly scaling start-up, you will be instrumental in shaping our culture.
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