AI - Staff Engineer

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Full Time Senior-level / Expert USD 66K - 124K * ^est.

Storable

An integrated self-storage technology solution that helps owners and operators run their business the way they want.

Posted 5 hours ago

We are looking for a Staff Engineer to lead the design, development, and optimization of AI-powered platforms with a strong focus on Python, API development, and AWS AI services. You will be instrumental in shaping system architecture, mentoring engineers, and driving end-to-end solutions that leverage NLP, cloud services, and modern frontend frameworks.
As a Staff Engineer, you’ll be a key technical leader partnering closely with product, design, and engineering teams to build scalable and intelligent systems.Key Responsibilities:

Architect and build scalable, high-performance backend systems using Python
Design robust RESTful APIs and guide the engineering team on best practices for performance and security
Leverage AWS AI/ML services (e.g., Comprehend, Lex, SageMaker) to build intelligent features and capabilities
Provide technical leadership on NLP solutions using libraries such as spaCy, transformers, or NLTK
Ensure comprehensive unit testing across APIs and databases; advocate for clean, testable code
Guide the development of full-stack features involving JavaScript, React, and Next.js
Own and evolve system architecture, ensuring modularity, scalability, and resilience
Promote strong engineering practices with Git, Bitbucket, and CI/CD tooling
Collaborate cross-functionally to drive technical decisions aligned with product goals
Mentor engineers across levels and foster a culture of technical excellence

Technical Requirements:

8+ years of hands-on software development experience, primarily in Python
Proven expertise in API development, system design, and performance tuning
Strong background in AWS, particularly AI/ML and NLP services
Experience building intelligent features using NLP frameworks
Proficiency in front-end technologies: JavaScript, React, Next.js (preferred)
Solid understanding of RDBMS (PostgreSQL, MySQL or similar)
Expert in version control systems and collaborative workflows
Track record of technical leadership, mentoring, and architectural ownership

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with microservices, event-driven architectures, or serverless systems
Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and infrastructure-as-code tools
Prior experience in leading cross-functional engineering initiatives