Data Engineer
Durlston PartnersFull Description
Data Engineer — Vertical AI Platform (Series E) | San Francisco
"AI that doesn’t just assist — it runs real-world operations."
ABOUT THE COMPANY
* We’re working with a high-growth, Series E AI company building operational AI software for large, complex service industries.
* Their platform deploys conversational and workflow-driven AI to automate front-office and operational processes across multiple channels — including voice, messaging, and web — at significant scale.
THE ROLE
* We’re looking for a Data Engineer with 2+ years of experience to help build and scale the core infrastructure behind high-volume, real-world AI systems.
* You’ll work on the systems that power millions of daily interactions, designing APIs, data pipelines, and integration layers that sit at the heart of the platform.
* This is a high-ownership environment with direct exposure to product, AI, and infrastructure challenges from day one.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
* 2+ years of software engineering experience
* Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related STEM field
* Strong backend fundamentals (Python, Java, C# or C++)
* Solid understanding of OOP and system design principles
* Bonus: experience working with AI/ML systems or high-throughput production environments
WHY JOIN
* Work on real, production-grade AI systems operating at scale
* Exposure to complex, regulated industries with meaningful impact
* Strong growth trajectory with significant investment backing
* High ownership, fast-moving engineering culture
* Competitive compensation + equity
For the average American, housing and healthcare account for ~40% of household spending. These systems are notoriously complex, outdated, and painful to navigate, and this company is fixing that with agentic AI. If you're a backend engineer who wants your work to matter at scale, we'd love to hear from you.