Backend Engineer, Generative AI Services

OPPO US Research Center is seeking a talented and experienced backend engineer to join our growing team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and high-performance RESTful APIs that serve as the backbone for our generative AI-powered Android applications.You will work primarily with platforms like Google Cloud or Azure to bring advanced AI capabilities directly to our users' mobile phones. This is a unique opportunity to build mission-critical services that will define how users interact with AI in a mobile platform, from concept to deployment.RequirementsCore Development & InfrastructureDesign, develop, and maintain scalable RESTful APIs in Python to power generative AI featuresIntegrate backend services provided by the platform such as GCP Vertex AI or developed internallyPerformance & SystemsOptimize API performance and scalability for global Android usersContribute to architectural design of distributed systems (availability, fault tolerance)Collaboration & OperationsWork closely with Android and ML teams on API contracts and model integrationImplement monitoring, logging, and security best practices for production systemsQuality & InnovationEnsure code quality through testing (unit, integration, E2E) and documentationStay updated on generative AI and cloud technology trendsQualifications:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience3+ years of professional backend software development experience, with a focus on building and deploying RESTful APIsProficiency in Python and one of the associated web frameworks (e.g., Flask, Django)Demonstrable experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP)Experience with relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., Firestore, MongoDB)Solid understanding of microservices architecture, asynchronous processing, and event-driven systemsExperience with version control systems, particularly GitStrong problem-solving skills, with the ability to debug complex systems and diagnose issues across the stack.Preferred Qualifications:Master's degree in Computer Science, AI, or a related fieldDirect hands-on experience integrating with Google Cloud Platform's Vertex AI APIs (e.g., PaLM, Gemini, Imagen, Codey, etc.)Experience with containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes, Cloud Run, GKE)Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practicesUnderstanding of fundamental machine learning and deep learning concepts, especially in the context of generative AIExperience or strong interest in building APIs specifically for mobile applications (Android/iOS)Knowledge of data streaming technologies (e.g., Kafka, GCP Pub/Sub)Experience with caching technologies (e.g., Redis, Memcached)The ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teamsBenefitsOPPO is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.The US base salary range for this full-time position is $100,000-$200,000 + bonus + long term incentives benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionProduct ManagementIndustriesIT Services and IT ConsultingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at OPPO by 2xGet notified about new Back End Developer jobs in Palo Alto, CA.Palo Alto, CA $153,000 - $211,000 2 weeks agoAssociate Software Engineer, Backend PythonSan Jose, CA $142,400 - $190,100 1 week agoSan Jose, CA $116,000 - $177,000 2 weeks agoFull Stack Software Engineer - Post-trainingSunnyvale, CA$117,000.00-$234,000.001 week agoBackend Software Engineer, CloudKitchens - San Francisco/Bay Area, CAMountain View, CA$157,000.00-$202,000.002 months agoeCommerce Full Stack Developer (React / Shopify) - On SiteSan Jose, CA$130,000.00-$182,000.001 year agoFull Stack Software Engineer (L4), Product Localization EngineeringSan Francisco Bay Area$72,800.00-$110,000.002 weeks agoAssociate Software Engineer, Backend JavaPalo Alto, CA$116,300.00-$145,400.0018 hours agoSan Jose, CA$115,200.00-$222,100.002 weeks agoFull Stack Software Engineer (L5) - Partner Device Lifecycle Apps TeamBackend Software Engineer, ObservabilityFull Stack Software Engineer - MultimodalBackend Engineer - Events and NotificationsSan Mateo, CA $130,000 - $280,000 13 hours agoPalo Alto, CA $100,000 - $220,000 1 month agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17