
Architect, build, and operate scalable backend services for a media intelligence platform. Own critical backend components end to end, from system design and API contracts through implementation, deployment, monitoring, and iteration. Lead the development and optimization of metadata extraction, content analysis, and AI inference workflows. Integrate and optimize AI/ML services within backend workflows, including model APIs, embedding pipelines, OCR, speech-to-text, and multimodal inference. Deploy and operate systems on AWS, GCP, or similar cloud platforms. Collaborate with product, design, data, and ML teams to deliver media-rich, AI-powered product features. Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, support technical planning, and review designs.