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Accrete.AI

Backend Engineer ML Focus Early Career

Accrete.AI, New York, New York, us, 10261


Office Location:

Lower Manhattan, NY

- Hybrid

US Citizenship Required

Accrete is a dual use AI software product company that sells into both government and private enterprise sectors. We create AI software, enabling our customers to make better decisions, faster. Accrete is on a mission to create AI so powerful it amplifies human reasoning and enables enterprises to grow in previously unimaginable ways. Prior to launching Accrete in 2017, Prashant Bhuyan, Accrete's Founder and CEO, spent over a decade in high-frequency trading where he and a core team experimented with and developed AI technology that ultimately became the early underpinnings of Accrete.

To learn more about Accrete, please visit our website: https://www.accrete.ai/

Role Overview:We are seeking a motivated

Early-Career Backend Engineer

to join our growing engineering team. We are looking for someone with a foundation in backend technologies who is eager to apply their skills in a dynamic, AI-focused environment.This engineer will work on backend solutions in collaboration with our AI Platform team, which is a research-engineering focused team oriented around building next generation multi-agent applications.

Key Responsibilities:

Work closely with researchers and scientists to understand backend requirements

Design, develop, and implement scalable backend systems

Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code to support AI-driven applications

Develop RESTful APIs and services for internal and external consumption

Optimize application performance, ensuring speed, security, and reliability

Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing backend systems as necessary

Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and continuous integration processes

Contribute to the documentation of backend systems and processes

Stay up to date with the latest trends in backend development, cloud services, and AI technologies

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience, graduate degree preferred

Experience:

1-2 years of professional or internship experience in backend development, with hands-on knowledge of server-side technologies

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in Python

Experience with relational and non-relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB)

Familiarity with RESTful API design and development

Understanding of cloud platforms (preferably AWS with some knowledge of Azure)

Familiarity working with Docker and Kubernetes

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git)

Soft Skills:

Strong problem-solving skills with an attention to detail

Ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment

Effective communication skills, both written and verbal

Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies

Self-driven with a growth mindset and ability to manage time effectively

Salary

: 90k-110k

Benefits:

Fortune 500 level core benefits package: health, dental, vision, Rx, long-term disability, short-term disability, life insurance, and 401(k) traditional and roth

Unlimited PTO & all U.S. federal holidays off

Company events include happy hours, team bonding events, game nights, and more

Our office is stocked with healthy and delicious lunches, snacks, beverages and more

We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for growth and advancement within the company. If you are an innovative and results-driven leader, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Accrete is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.