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Job Description

Company Description InSpace is an AI-first technology company focused on helping businesses scale their organic online visibility in an era of AI-powered search. Headquartered at the High Tech Campus Eindhoven, the company builds Nova, an AI-driven platform that automates and scales Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) for organizations of all sizes. InSpace operates across the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and is rapidly expanding its international footprint. As demand for AI-native search optimization grows, InSpace is laying the groundwork for further global expansion and helping businesses remain visible across emerging AI-driven digital channels. By making AI-powered search optimization accessible, the company aims to become a global leader in enabling SMEs to be discovered in both traditional search engines and next-generation AI search experiences. Role Description The Senior Software Engineer – AI Platforms & LLM Systems is a full-time, on-site role based in the Eindhoven Area. This role focuses on designing, building, and maintaining scalable backend services and AI platform components that power Nova and related products. The engineer will work closely with data scientists, ML engineers, and product teams to integrate large language models, optimize inference pipelines, and ensure robust, reliable system performance. Day-to-day responsibilities include implementing backend APIs, improving system architecture, enhancing observability and automation, and contributing to technical decisions and best practices. The role also involves code reviews, mentorship of other engineers, and ongoing collaboration to deliver secure, high-quality software in a fast-evolving AI-driven search environment. Qualifications Strong foundation in Computer Science, including algorithms, data structures, and distributed systems. Proficiency in Software Development and Programming, with experience in production-grade systems and modern development practices. Hands-on experience in Back-End Web Development, including RESTful APIs, microservices, and database integration. Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles and their application in large-scale codebases. Experience building or integrating AI platforms, LLM-based systems, or ML-driven products is highly beneficial. Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure), containerization, and CI/CD pipelines. Ability to design scalable architectures, write clean and testable code, and perform thorough code reviews. Effective communication skills and experience collaborating in cross-functional, international teams. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

Core Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services and AI platform components, integrating large language models and optimizing inference pipelines for Nova and related products. Improve architecture, APIs, observability, automation, and system reliability while contributing to technical decisions, reviewing code, mentoring engineers, and collaborating across teams.

Requirements

Requires strong computer science fundamentals and experience developing production-grade backend systems, including RESTful APIs, microservices, databases, and object-oriented code. Candidates should be able to design scalable, testable systems and collaborate effectively; experience with AI or LLM products, cloud infrastructure, containers, and CI/CD is beneficial, along with a relevant degree or equivalent practical experience.