Distyl AI
Software Engineer - Back End
San Francisco · Senior
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~61% per draw at Level IV). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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$15,131 more — $165,131 — moves this role to Level II and 2 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $165,131 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Software Developers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Software Developers (15-1252) · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- ABOUT DISTYL AI Distyl is an applied AI technology company partnering with the world's most ambitious institutions to rearchitect critical operations for the frontier of AI.
- As a result, Distyl's technologies affect some of the world's largest operations - from hundreds of millions of consumer interactions to tens of millions of supply chain transactions and millions of patient journeys.
Responsibilities
- Build & Scale AI-Native Infrastructure: Develop and refine a platform where AI builds, optimizes, and operates AI-powered workflows. Define how AI automation integrates into traditional enterprise infrastructure.
- Develop Cloud-Native Microservices & Scalable AI Systems: Design and build secure, high-performance backend services deployed across AWS/GCP/Azure or on-prem Kubernetes environments.
- Build using Python, FastAPI, SQLAlchemy, Alembic, and modern DevOps tools to develop scalable, reliable AI infrastructure.
- Optimize System Performance & Reliability: Ensure high-availability, security, and observability of AI-native workflows. Implement best practices for ML/AI Ops, distributed computing, and scalable service orchestration.
- Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Partner with Forward-Deployed Engineers (FDEs), AI Researchers, and business SMEs to translate real-world operational needs into platform capabilities.
- Build & Scale AI-Native Infrastructure: Develop and refine a platform where AI builds, optimizes, and operates AI-powered workflows.
Requirements
- Proficiency in Backend & Systems Engineering.
- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, CI/CD, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), and infrastructure as code
- Travel: Ability to travel 10-20%
Nice to have
- Experience with security, distributed systems, storage, ML/AI Ops, and large-scale observability is a plus
Skills
- Advocate for strong software engineering and DevOps practices, driving high coding standards and scalable architectures.
Compensation
- The base salary range for this role is $150K - $250K, depending on experience, location, and level. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for meaningful equity, along with a comprehensive benefits package
Benefits
- In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for meaningful equity, along with a comprehensive benefits package
- 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee and dependents
- Flexible time off
- Retirement and financial planning benefits, including access to pre-tax HSA, FSA, and commuter accounts, 401(k), and financial coaching resources
Company info
- Our customers include the largest companies in telecom, healthcare, insurance, manufacturing, consumer goods, and global social organizations.
- We are hiring multiple roles across different levels of seniority (3-10+ years of software engineering experience)
This listing is sourced directly from Distyl AI's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.