Backend Engineer

As an Backend Engineer at Labster, you will be instrumental in building robust backend services that leverage AI capabilities (particularly LLM APIs) to enhance personalized adaptive tutoring in immersive learning experiences. You'll play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and scaling services that integrate with AI providers and automation tools to deliver educational content effectively, contributing significantly to Labster's mission to empower 100 million students globally with personal AI tutors that dramatically advance equal access to high-quality science and healthcare education.

If you’re passionate about working for a mission-driven organization and making a tangible difference in the world through education and healthcare innovation, please read on and apply!

Responsibilities

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  Stay Abreast of Generative AI Developments: Keep up with emerging AI and NLP technologies to improve learning experiences.

• Build AI-Powered Backend Services: Design scalable backends integrating LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini etc.) to power adaptive learning.
  
• Service Architecture & Development: Manage the full backend lifecycle—API design, architecture, deployment, monitoring, and optimization for external AI service dependencies.
  
• AI Service Integration: Connect and optimize multiple AI services with rate limiting, caching, and cost-efficient abstractions.
  
• Collaborate with Educational Experts & Developers: Translate educational needs into robust backend solutions.
  
• Develop and Document APIs: Build and maintain well-documented APIs for internal and external developer use.
  
• Collaborate with the Data Team: Work with Data Engineers and Analysts to align backend systems with analytics and internal tools.
  
• Data-Driven Product Improvements: Use educational and performance data to inform and enhance product features.

Competencies & Skills

• 3+ years backend development experience (.NET and Node.js)
  
• Strong experience with RESTful APIs, service architectures, and event-driven systems
  
• Proven experience integrating AI/LLM service APIs and prompt engineering
  
• Experience with Cloud providers, Azure or AWS
  
• Strong understanding of distributed systems
  
• Experience with rate limiting, retry strategies, and third-party service dependencies
  
• Experience with working with Unity game teams is a plus
  
• Excellent problem-solving, system design, and communication skills
  
• Ability to evaluate and integrate emerging AI tools and services
  
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and collaborative skills.
  
• Strong communication abilities. Be able to communicate complex concepts to non-technical audiences.
  
• Be able to self-learn and coach team members.
  

About us

Labster's mission is to captivate learners and dismantle barriers with immersive technology to improve lives.

Our immersive learning platforms for STEM education and nursing simulation allow students to engage in real-world scenarios safely and repeatedly, building confidence and competence in their learning journey.

Labster was named one of the World's Top EdTech Companies of 2024 by TIME and Statista. And UbiSim, our virtual reality (VR) nursing simulation product, was recognized as a TIME Best Invention of 2024.

Labster is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.

Fuel Your Growth with Labster

Our immersive learning platforms for STEM education and nursing simulation allow students to engage in real-world scenarios safely and repeatedly, building confidence and competence in their learning journey.

• Healthcare Benefits : We offer a comprehensive healthcare plan with top-tier medical coverage so you can stay healthy and focus on what you do best.
• Flexible Time Off : Flexible vacation policy, Unlimited vacation, paid company holidays, and flexible leave options, so you’re always at your best.
• Family Benefits : Generous paid parental leave to support growing families and your smooth transition back to work.
• Mental Well-being: We take mental well-being seriously. We offer free iFeel Mental Health sessions to all employees.
• Growth Opportunities: Whether you're looking to sharpen your skills, advance into leadership, or explore new career paths, we partner with you to help you thrive.
• Additional Benefits: Competitive compensation, a freedom to choose policy, plus other tailored local benefits. The chance to get involved with our Values in Action and LGBTQIA+ Employee Resource Groups , promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Our commitment to all of you