BS/MS in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. 5+ years of experience in backend or full-stack software engineering. Strong experience with Python and backend service development. Hands-on expertise with real-time systems (LiveKit, WebRTC, or similar streaming tech). Experience with low-latency, AI-integrated environments. Proficiency in scaling services in distributed, production-grade environments. Solid background with AWS (EC2, ECS, Lambda) and Kubernetes. Skilled in performance optimization, debugging, and observability tools. Familiarity with Docker and CI/CD tools. Experience deploying AI models in production or supporting AI/ML engineers. Knowledge of LangChain, LangFuse, Ray, or LLMOps frameworks. Excellent communication skills in English (C1 preferred, strong B2 may be considered).