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The Machine team at Code and Theory operates as a bleeding edge enterprise AI startup within the larger agency. We are always striving to balance the demanding nature of working on cutting-edge technologies with the real-world demands of high performance, high security, and accessibility. Working in collaboration with our multi-disciplinary engineering, design, and quality assurance teams, you will build an AI-native software ecosystem that powers marketing workflows for both internal and external users.
You are a passionate advocate for software quality, its role in our society, and its relationship to technology. You deeply understand nuances of how to achieve experiences which are high performance while being cutting-edge, immersive and impressive for the end user.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Lead the technical direction of projects, making high-level architectural decisions for full-stack applications that integrate AI services
Design and build robust backend services (Python) and intuitive, interactive frontend interfaces (React/Vue/Angular) that visualize complex data and AI interactions
Architect and maintain data processing pipelines, agentic workflows, and LLM integrations to solve real-world client problems
Foster a culture of excellence by performing rigorous code reviews, mentoring junior and senior developers, and driving the adoption of best practices
Partner closely with Product Management, Design, and QA to translate complex requirements into technical roadmaps and deliverable software
Evaluate system performance across the full stack, identifying bottlenecks in both the frontend rendering and backend AI inference layers to ensure scalability and reliability
Stay ahead of the curve on the latest AI trends (e.g., SLMs, Agentic AI, Multimodal models) and web technologies, advising stakeholders on feasibility and implementation
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
4+ years of total software development experience
Expert proficiency in Python for backend development (FastAPI, Flask, or Django) and data processing
Strong experience with modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks (React, Vue, or Angular) and state management
Proven experience building applications on top of LLMs (OpenAI, Anthropic, OSS models), implementing RAG patterns, and using frameworks like LangChain or LlamaIndex
Deep experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and WebSockets
Mastery of Git, CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and automated testing frameworks (Pytest, Jest, Cypress)
Experience with both relational databases (PostgreSQL) and Vector databases (Pinecone, Milvus, Weaviate, or pgvector)
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
NICE TO HAVE
Experience with Next.js and deploying to platforms like Vercel or AWS Amplify
Familiarity with Data Visualization libraries (D3.js, Three.js, or Highcharts) for rendering complex AI data
Experience fine-tuning LLMs or working with open-source models (Hugging Face)
Cloud certification (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Expert understanding of web accessibility (WCAG) and animation performance
ABOUT US
Born in 2001, Code and Theory is a digital-first creative agency that sits at the center of creativity and technology. We pride ourselves on not only solving consumer and business problems, but also helping to establish new capabilities for our clients. With a global client roster of Fortune 100s and start-ups alike, we crave the hardest problems to solve. We have teams distributed across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. The Code and Theory global network of agencies is growing and includes Kettle, Instrument, Left Field Labs, Create Group, Current, and TrueLogic.
Striving never to be pigeonholed, we work across every major category: from tech to CPG, financial services to travel & hospitality, government and education to media and publishing. We value the collaboration with our client partners, including but not limited to Adidas, Amazon, Con Edison, Diageo, EY, J.P. Morgan Chase, Lenovo, Marriott, Mars, Microsoft, Thomson Reuters, and TikTok.
The Code and Theory network is comprised of nearly 2,000 people with 50% engineers and 50% creative talent. We’re always on the lookout for smart, driven, and forward-thinking people to join our team.
The target range of base compensation for this role is $120,000 - $150,000. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.
The Machine team at Code and Theory operates as a bleeding edge enterprise AI startup within the larger agency. We are always striving to balance the demanding nature of working on cutting-edge technologies with the real-world demands of high performance, high security, and accessibility. Working in collaboration with our multi-disciplinary engineering, design, and quality assurance teams, you will build an AI-native software ecosystem that powers marketing workflows for both internal and external users.
You are a passionate advocate for software quality, its role in our society, and its relationship to technology. You deeply understand nuances of how to achieve experiences which are high performance while being cutting-edge, immersive and impressive for the end user.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Lead the technical direction of projects, making high-level architectural decisions for full-stack applications that integrate AI services
Design and build robust backend services (Python) and intuitive, interactive frontend interfaces (React/Vue/Angular) that visualize complex data and AI interactions
Architect and maintain data processing pipelines, agentic workflows, and LLM integrations to solve real-world client problems
Foster a culture of excellence by performing rigorous code reviews, mentoring junior and senior developers, and driving the adoption of best practices
Partner closely with Product Management, Design, and QA to translate complex requirements into technical roadmaps and deliverable software
Evaluate system performance across the full stack, identifying bottlenecks in both the frontend rendering and backend AI inference layers to ensure scalability and reliability
Stay ahead of the curve on the latest AI trends (e.g., SLMs, Agentic AI, Multimodal models) and web technologies, advising stakeholders on feasibility and implementation
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
4+ years of total software development experience
Expert proficiency in Python for backend development (FastAPI, Flask, or Django) and data processing
Strong experience with modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks (React, Vue, or Angular) and state management
Proven experience building applications on top of LLMs (OpenAI, Anthropic, OSS models), implementing RAG patterns, and using frameworks like LangChain or LlamaIndex
Deep experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and WebSockets
Mastery of Git, CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and automated testing frameworks (Pytest, Jest, Cypress)
Experience with both relational databases (PostgreSQL) and Vector databases (Pinecone, Milvus, Weaviate, or pgvector)
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
NICE TO HAVE
Experience with Next.js and deploying to platforms like Vercel or AWS Amplify
Familiarity with Data Visualization libraries (D3.js, Three.js, or Highcharts) for rendering complex AI data
Experience fine-tuning LLMs or working with open-source models (Hugging Face)
Cloud certification (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Expert understanding of web accessibility (WCAG) and animation performance
ABOUT US
Born in 2001, Code and Theory is a digital-first creative agency that sits at the center of creativity and technology. We pride ourselves on not only solving consumer and business problems, but also helping to establish new capabilities for our clients. With a global client roster of Fortune 100s and start-ups alike, we crave the hardest problems to solve. We have teams distributed across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. The Code and Theory global network of agencies is growing and includes Kettle, Instrument, Left Field Labs, Create Group, Current, and TrueLogic.
Striving never to be pigeonholed, we work across every major category: from tech to CPG, financial services to travel & hospitality, government and education to media and publishing. We value the collaboration with our client partners, including but not limited to Adidas, Amazon, Con Edison, Diageo, EY, J.P. Morgan Chase, Lenovo, Marriott, Mars, Microsoft, Thomson Reuters, and TikTok.
The Code and Theory network is comprised of nearly 2,000 people with 50% engineers and 50% creative talent. We’re always on the lookout for smart, driven, and forward-thinking people to join our team.
The target range of base compensation for this role is $120,000 - $150,000. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Engineer, Back-end position is now open for candidates interested in the Software Developer Jobs sector. This role in New York City offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Software Developer Jobs is a plus.
