Senior Python Engineer (Backend & Edge) - Ai Powered Startup

Senior Python Engineer (Backend & Edge) - AI Powered StartupAdd expected salary to your profile for insightsJoin inviol, one of New Zealand's fastest-growing AI startups on a mission to empower people and reduce risk at operational worksites.

Our platform uses real-time video analysis to spot risks and drive better safety behaviours for household names like Coca-Cola and NZ Post.

We're building tech that literally saves lives.The roleWe're looking for a Senior Python Engineer who can design, build and ship high-quality software across two fronts : Backend APIs / services that power our platform, andEdge runtimes (Dockerised Python on edge devices) that run on customer sites.You'll own critical components end-to-end, set engineering standards, and help us scale reliably.

Computer vision / C++ are bonuses, not requirements, but you'll collaborate closely with those teams.What you'll doDesign & build APIs (e.g., FastAPI), services and data models with reliability, testability and performance in mind.Interface with LLM models & APIsOwn edge software in Python : manage data streams, inference lifecycles, scheduling, auto-updates, and telemetry on constrained hardware.Containerise everything with Docker; automate CI / CD, testing, versioning and rollout / rollback strategies.Partner with CV / ML engineers to productionise models (interfaces, packaging, feature flags).

Raise the bar : code reviews, mentoring, technical docs, and pragmatic architecture decisions.You'll be great atBuilding production Python systems (6+ years experience)Docker in anger : multi-stage builds, slim images, resource limits, compose.Edge / Jetson experience, CUDA / GStreamer / OpenCV.Computer vision (PyTorch / ONNX) and model serving.C++ for performance-critical pieces.Azure (our primary cloud), Kubernetes, Terraform.How we workWe're a tight-knit, high-energy team that values pace, practicality and ownership.

We keep it simple, leave egos at the door, and have fun doing meaningful work - together at the office in Grafton, Auckland.Build technology that saves lives and drives real-world change.Work alongside a technical founder and a strong engineering team.Shape the technical future of a fast-growing AI product used by global brands.Unlock job insightsSalary match Number of applicants Skills matchYour application will include the following questions : Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?

How many years' experience do you have as a Python Engineer?

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