Technical Lead - Backend & AI Platforms

Sphere
Florida, NY

Position Type: Long-term Contract (Full-time)

Work Model: Remote

We are looking for an experienced Technical Lead to help drive the evolution of core platform toward AI-native and agent-driven architectures. This role involves shaping the next generation of intelligent systems that support large-scale automation, data processing, and operational intelligence.

The position combines hands-on architecture work, strategic technical leadership, and strong cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Define and drive technical strategy and long-term platform evolution
  • Lead architecture design for large-scale backend systems
  • Lead the evolution of core platform capabilities toward AI-native and agent-based architectures, enabling intelligent data processing, automated decision workflows, and advanced system optimization through machine learning and autonomous components.
  • Partner with Data, Product and AI teams to deliver scalable production systems
  • Design and review distributed, high-throughput backend services
  • Contribute to organization-wide architectural decisions
  • Balance innovation with operational stability, reliability, and security
  • Foster collaboration and continuous improvement across engineering teams

Required Experience

  • 7+ years of experience building backend systems in production environments
  • Experience in technical leadership roles such as Tech Lead, Principal Engineer, or similar
  • Strong background in distributed systems and high-scale architectures
  • Experience delivering AI-powered capabilities in production environments (ML, LLMs, or automation systems)
  • Experienced in cloud-native platforms and data processing systems
  • Proven ability to lead complex technical initiatives across multiple teams
  • Pragmatic mindset with focus on scalable, production-ready solutions and customer impact
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Posted 2026-05-06

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