Senior Backend Engineer (Python) - AI

SplitMetrics is a global software company offering an ecosystem of products and services that serve as a growth engine for top mobile-first businesses worldwide. Our ecosystem includes:

• SplitMetrics Acquire: A platform for automating and optimizing Apple Ads.
• SplitMetrics Agency: A full-service mobile marketing agency staffed by top experts.
• SplitMetrics Optimize: An A/B testing platform recognized as the ASO Tool of the Year.
• App Radar by SplitMetrics: An ASO platform with advanced keyword and competitor insights.

Why SplitMetrics?

• Over 11 years at the forefront of the mobile marketing industry building market-leading technologies.
• Apple Ads Partner and the 1st company to build an Apple Ads management platform.
• Trusted by top global mobile companies and brands including Skyscanner, Glovo, Flo, Babbel, and Wooga.
• Over $1 billion in ad spend flowing through our ecosystem.
• Integrated AI into our strategic approach since 2023.
• Effectively collaborate across 20+ countries with a supportive, remote-first culture.

We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer (Python) to join our AI team.

What You Will Do

• Design and build backend services in Python (FastAPI).
• Implement async job execution and status tracking (Redis / Celery / Kafka).
• Integrate with internal and external LLM services.
• Build and maintain external MCP servers that expose our platform to third-party AI agents and clients.
• Develop ETL pipelines and ensure data quality across ingestion, transformation, and storage.
• Ensure stability, observability, and cost-efficient inference.

Requirements

• 5+ years of Python backend experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with FastAPI.
• Solid experience with PostgreSQL and S3 (or equivalents).
• Experience with async task queues (Celery, Redis, Kafka).
• Production experience integrating microservices, long-running jobs, retries, and failure handling.
• Solid hands-on experience with agentic AI: building MCP servers, implementing agents, and working with LLMs and generative models.
• Genuine enthusiasm for agentic AI and keeping up with how the field evolves.
• Basic observability skills (logging, monitoring, alerting).
• Experience working in cross-functional teams (Frontend, ML).
• Experience with AWS infrastructure, Docker, and Kubernetes.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with LangChain or agentic workflows.
• Marketing technology background (ad platforms, creative tools).
• Experience with StarRocks or other OLAP databases (e.g., ClickHouse).

What We Offer

• Time Off: Vacation and public holidays following local regulations, plus additional annual PTO for personal rejuvenation.
• Health & Wellness: Medical insurance or healthcare compensation, plus paid sick leave.
• Professional Development: Access to top online/offline conferences, mobile industry events, and internal courses.
• Performance & Growth: Supportive, micromanagement-free leadership with semi-annual performance reviews and internal mobility opportunities.
• Team Engagement: Corporate online events, offline team retreats, shared team OKRs, and an open feedback culture.
• Work Flexibility: Flexible schedule and a remote-first work environment.
• Workspace Options: Coworking cost coverage program and office hubs in key locations.

Our Culture & Remote Hiring

At SplitMetrics, our values guide everything we do: Move Fast, Get Sh*t Done, Build Together, Strive for Transparency, Own What You Do, and Learn + Share = Excel.

Remote Hiring Guidelines: While all our roles are remote, certain positions may have eligibility requirements based on location and timezone. Our Talent Acquisition team will clarify any location requirements during the recruitment process.