Platform Engineer at Athena IntelligenceAbout Athena Intelligence
Athena Intelligence is engineering the future of work. We're at the forefront of integrating artificial intelligence into enterprise operations, reshaping how humans and machines collaborate. Our flagship products include Olympus, an AI-native analytics platform, and Athena, an artificial employee designed to operate Olympus alongside enterprise teams.
Our mission is to lead the transformation towards smarter, more collaborative work environments for some of the world's most important institutions. With a team comprising veterans from Palantir, IBM, Scale AI, and Yandex, we bring extensive experience in building and deploying AI solutions for both public and private sector customers.
Job Overview As a Platform Engineer at Athena Intelligence, you'll play a crucial role in building and maintaining the foundation of Olympus and Athena, our core AI technologies that power our suite of AI-native applications. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of AI and enterprise software, creating the robust infrastructure and systems that enable our Product Engineers to develop cutting-edge AI-native applications.
Core Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain the core infrastructure and services that form the backbone of Olympus and Athena, ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability.
Build and optimize the underlying systems that enable seamless integration of AI models into our platforms, supporting the work of our Product Engineers.
Develop and maintain APIs, microservices, and data pipelines that facilitate efficient data processing, analysis, and AI model operations.
Develop advanced RAG systems including optimized embeddings and indexing.
Implement robust security measures and ensure compliance with industry standards to protect sensitive enterprise data.
Collaborate with AI researchers and data scientists to create efficient frameworks for AI model deployment and management within our platforms.
Continuously improve the development and deployment processes, focusing on automation, monitoring, and observability.
Deploy on customer networks, including AWS GovCloud, ensuring secure and compliant installations.
Work closely with Forward Deployed Engineers to understand client needs and provide the necessary platform capabilities to support AI-native application development.
Work with Product Engineers to provide building blocks for creating exceptional AI-native user experiences.
Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to the long-term technical vision of our platforms.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
3+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on building scalable, distributed systems and platforms
Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, or Go
Extensive experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Solid understanding of microservices architecture, API design, and distributed systems
Experience with big data technologies and distributed computing frameworks
Knowledge of machine learning concepts and experience in building infrastructure for ML operations (MLOps)
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment
Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative team setting
Preferred Qualifications
5+ years of experience
Experience building platforms that support AI/ML model deployment and management in production environments
Familiarity with analytics platforms or business intelligence tools
Experience working with streaming data processing and real-time analytics systems
Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code and deployment best practices
Experience working in regulated industries (finance, healthcare, government)
What We Offer
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Equity in a fast-growing AI company
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible PTO policy
Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI technologies
Collaborative and innovative work environment
Location This position is based in our New York City office. Athena Intelligence is a fully in-person and in-office team, working 5 days a week in the office. We believe in the power of face-to-face collaboration and maintaining a strong team culture through daily in-person interactions. The office is located in the heart of Manhattan allowing our team access to some of New York's best cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner!
Why Join Athena Intelligence By joining our team, you'll be at the forefront of the AI revolution in enterprise operations. You'll have the opportunity to build the foundational systems that power advanced AI-native applications, solve complex real-world problems, and make a significant impact on how some of the world's most important institutions operate. Our team's background from leading tech companies ensures you'll be working alongside and learning from some of the best in the field.
How to Apply To apply for this position, please send your resume, a brief cover letter explaining why you're interested in joining Athena Intelligence, and a link to your GitHub repository to team@athenaintelligence.ai. Please include "Platform Engineer Application" in the subject line.
We look forward to hearing from you and potentially welcoming you to the team that's shaping the future of work!