8+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a strong foundation in backend or systems programming. Expertise in one or more of the following languages: Go (Golang), Python, TypeScript. Experience building distributed systems, APIs, or microservices at scale. Strong understanding of AI/ML fundamentals (LLMs, vector embeddings, RAG pipelines, etc.) — applied experience preferred. Familiarity with Elasticsearch, GitHub, or similar data and development platforms. Solid understanding of system design, performance optimization, and security principles. User experience background — understanding how the product will be used. Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.