Inephany is building revolutionary foundation models that enhance the efficiency and intelligence of other AI systems. By rethinking the way models learn and adapt, we are enabling a new era of faster, smarter, greener, and more cost-effective AI training and deployment. Join us in shaping the future of AI optimisation.

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced Software Engineer to build and maintain a production-grade API that serves machine learning models. You'll be responsible for the entire infrastructure stack, from API design to deployment and scaling, working with cutting-edge ML technologies and cloud-native architectures. You’ll work at the intersection of ML operations, distributed systems, and cloud infrastructure to deliver robust solutions that power our AI capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable APIs using FastAPI and Python
• Implement and optimise ML model serving infrastructure for production environments
• Collaborate with ML engineers to optimise model deployment and training pipelines
• Ensure high availability, performance, and security of the API infrastructure
• Participate in code reviews and maintain high quality coding standards
• Develop and maintain a modern web portal for analytics 
• Drive best practices for system reliability and scalability

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in software development, with at least 3 years focusing on api platform development of distributed systems (microservices architecture)
• Strong proficiency in Python and FastAPI or similar Python web frameworks
• Proven track record of building and maintaining high-traffic production systems with Kubernetes and Terraform
• Proven experience with frontend development using React/Angular/Vue.js
• Solid understanding of ML model deployment and serving in production

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep experience with PyTorch, and Tensorflow or JAX
• Expertise in big data processing frameworks, stream processing, and real-time analytics (Apache Hadoop Ecosystem e.g.)
• Multi-cloud experience (AWS, GCP, Azure)

What we offer

• Highly Competitive salary
• Impactful Work
• Be part of a groundbreaking journey in developing highly novel RL-based technologies where your work will directly shape the future of the company and the industry.
• Learning and Growth
• Opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies.
• Hands-on experience in solving complex, impactful engineering and scientific challenges.
• Access to mentorship from experienced founders and advisors.
• Equity/Stock Options
• A significant stake in the company, offering the chance to share in our success as we grow.
• Ownership and Autonomy
• Freedom to take ownership of projects and innovate without red tape.
• A voice in shaping the company's engineering culture and technical direction.
• Collaborative Environment
• A small, tight-knit team where your contributions are valued.
• A culture that fosters creativity, learning, and mutual support.
• Career Advancement
• The potential to grow into a leadership role as the team expands.
• Exposure to multidisciplinary challenges in a fast-moving environment.
• Mission-Driven Work
• An opportunity to solve meaningful, real-world problems with high societal and technological impact.
• Perks
• Office perks, e.g. coworking space, snacks, and regular team events
• Budget for personal development, such as attending conferences or courses.
• Hardware/equipment of your choice.