About the Job
As a Backend Engineer at Inception, you will be responsible for designing and developing the backend systems of our AI products. Your role is crucial in creating intuitive, responsive, and engaging user experiences that meet the needs of our customers. You will work closely with product designers, frontend engineers, and AI engineers to deliver high-quality AI products that are both scalable and functionally robust.
The Opportunity
Inception is the UAE’s national-scale enabler in AI Research and Development. We partner with Microsoft’s AI SaaS to offer domain-specific Agentic AI Orchestrator platforms utilizing reasoning agents for precise and cost-effective services. Our focus includes AI incubation, IP creation, applied AI R&D, and AI investment products. By creating models tailored to specific domains and languages, we ensure superior accuracy and efficiency. We collaborate with top universities and industry giants to drive significant advancements in AI technology within the region.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable backend systems for AI platforms, products, or applications.
- Collaborate with frontend engineers to build efficient APIs.
- Implement security best practices to protect application data.
- Debug and resolve backend-related issues and performance bottlenecks.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of strong proficiency in Python, Java, or another backend programming language.
- Knowledge and hands-on experience with design patterns.
- Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
- Understanding of RESTful API design and development.
- Experience with implementing logging, monitoring, and observability tools.
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
- Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).
- Knowledge of various architectures, such as modular monolithic, microservices, and event-driven architecture.
- Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Experience with message queues (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka).
Skills and Attributes for Success
- Experience in backend development, particularly with AI-driven applications.
- Experience with open-source contributions.
- A portfolio showcasing previous frontend projects and contributions.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Understanding of UI/UX design principles and best practices.
- Ability to create visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces.
What We Look For
If you are a performance-driven, inquisitive mind with the agility to adapt to ambiguity, you will fit right in. You should be eager to explore opportunities to build meaningful collaborations with stakeholders and aspire to create unique customer-centric solutions. A bias for action and a passion for conquering new frontiers in the AI space is at the heart of the Inception community.
What Working at Inception Offers
Culture: An open, diverse, and inclusive environment with a global vision that encourages personal growth and focuses on groundbreaking, industry-first innovations.
Career: Outstanding learning, development, and growth opportunities via structured training programs and high-tech projects.
Work-Life: A hybrid work policy to strike the perfect balance between office and home.
Rewards: A competitive remuneration package with a host of perks including healthcare, education support, leave benefits, and more.
