Backend Software Engineer (Python)

About the role:

NLPatent is an industry leading AI-first patent research platform that was an early mover in the application of Large Language Models. We use a combination of proprietary and off-the-shelf machine learning models and NLP techniques to help our users answer patent related research questions such as "Is my invention patentable?". Increasingly, we're using generative LLMs to build agentic workflows that answer research questions without any human intervention.

As a software engineer at NLPatent, and one of the early hires for the engineering team, you'd be key in building the core features and foundations to scale out the platform. You'd work closely alongside NLPatent's CTO and senior engineers in planning and executing product development.

• 2+ years of commercial engineering experience
• Python web development experience
• Experience with Django
• Experience with Docker and containerized web applications
• Experience with relational DBs
• Proficiency with Git
• Willing to work 3 days per week onsite in the office

Bonus points for:

• Exposure to NLP - in particular semantic search systems
• Experience working with LLMs
• Frontend experience (React)
• Experience with Elasticsearch or Opensearch
• AWS Experience

• Flexible working
• Pension
• Training & Development
• Stock Option Plan
• Work from home budget
• 25 days of paid annual leave