Backend Software Engineer
LiveX AI
About the role
LiveX AI · Backend Software Engineer
Palo Alto, CA · Full-time, on-site · Department: Engineering
Source: https://livex.ai/careers/backend-software-engineer (posted May 27, 2026)
About the Role
LiveX AI is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to develop and enhance the backend systems behind its AI platform, which provides real-time, personalized customer engagement, faster problem-solving, and proactive support. Design scalable, efficient infrastructure for AI agents so they deliver VIP-level service in every customer interaction.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable backend services that power AI-driven customer engagement solutions.
Implement and integrate AI models, including LLM technologies, to deliver personalized, seamless customer interactions.
Optimize backend systems for performance, scalability, and reliability to support real-time AI-driven workflows.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (marketing, sales, product) to refine AI-powered solutions.
Stay current on emerging AI and backend technologies; propose and implement innovative solutions.
Qualifications
5+ years of professional backend software engineering experience.
Proven expertise in Large Language Models (LLMs), Generative AI, or similar advanced AI technologies.
Hands-on experience with open-source LLM frameworks and tools, including deployment and optimization.
Proficiency with cloud services (especially Google Cloud) and API development.
Strong programming skills in Python and Go; clean, efficient, maintainable code.
Passion for using technology to drive business innovation and improve customer experiences.
Comfortable in ambiguous, rapidly evolving environments; proactive, adaptable.
Fast learner with a startup mentality; takes initiative in a dynamic, fast-paced team.
Nice-to-Haves
Experience with modern AI voice agent systems (strong plus).
What We Offer
Work with a groundbreaking AI technology company in a collaborative, innovative, dynamic environment.
Competitive salary and benefits package; career growth in a rapidly expanding sector.
Compensation
Not specified ("competitive salary and benefits package").
How to Apply (original posting)
Email career@livex.ai with subject "Candidate Application - Backend Software Engineer"; include resume, a cover letter explaining fit, and any relevant portfolio items.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services for AI-driven customer engagement.
- Integrate AI models and LLM technologies into customer-facing workflows.
- Optimize backend systems for performance, scalability, and reliability.
- Collaborate with marketing, sales, and product teams to refine AI-powered solutions.
- Track emerging AI and backend technologies and implement innovative solutions.
Qualifications
- At least 5 years of professional backend software engineering experience.
- Expertise in LLMs, generative AI, or related advanced AI technologies.
- Hands-on experience deploying and optimizing open-source LLM frameworks and tools.
- Experience with cloud services, especially Google Cloud, and API development.
- Proficiency in Python and Go.
- Adaptability, initiative, and comfort working in a fast-paced startup environment.
- Experience with modern AI voice agent systems is a strong plus.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Career growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding sector.
- Collaborative and innovative work environment.
Skills mentioned
About LiveX AI
Embedding VC is an early-stage venture fund backing Generative AI startups. All our investors are current and former builders and operators. We believe in the mission to develop AGI, and we are at the onset of a new computing super cycle, fundamentally driven by AI innovations.
H-1B sponsorship history
Historical employer filing data was found for LiveX AI. The employer record includes 4 historical certified applications. This is employer-level history, not a guarantee that this role currently offers sponsorship.