ChicMic Studios - Senior Python Developer - AI System

Senior Python Developer (AI Systems & Scalable Backend)Work Mode : Work from Office (No Remote Option)We are looking for a Senior Python Developer to build and scale a production-grade AI-powered platform focused on image understanding, scene reconstruction, and automated media generation.This is a backend-heavy role requiring strong expertise in system design, asynchronous processing, and scalable API development. You will work closely with AI/ML, frontend, and DevOps teams to deliver high-performance systems that power object detection, segmentation, and 3D reconstruction pipelines.Key Responsibilities :- Design and develop scalable backend services and APIs using FastAPI- Build modular, maintainable systems with clear service contracts and abstractions- Implement asynchronous processing pipelines for compute-heavy AI workloads- Design and manage job queues (Celery, RQ, or similar) and integrate Redis- Handle long-running and GPU-based tasks- Work with PostgreSQL and integrate object storage (S3 or equivalent)- Integrate and productionize ML models- Optimize inference pipelines for latency, batching, and throughput- Ensure system reliability with retries, fallbacks, and monitoring- Collaborate with Data Science, Frontend, and DevOps teamsRequired Skills :- 5+ years of Python development experience- Hands-on experience with FastAPI and REST APIs- Strong understanding of async programming and scalable systems- Experience with Redis and queue systems (Celery, RQ, Kafka)- Strong PostgreSQL experience- Experience with Docker (mandatory); Kubernetes is a plus- Familiarity with AWS, GCP, or AzureGood to Have :- Exposure to AI/ML pipelines (YOLO, DETR, SAM, etc.)- Experience deploying ML models in production- Understanding of GPU workloads and optimization- Background in image/video processing or real-time systemsWhat We're Looking For :- Strong problem-solving and system design mindset- Ability to handle real-world scale and unstructured data- Experience in AI-integrated backend system (ref:hirist.tech)