Backend Software Engineer (Python)

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Job Specifications

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.

Requirements

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

Benefits

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

About the Company

NLPatent is redefining patent research and intelligence with AI that understands complex patent language, delivering pinpoint-relevant results across global filings and NPL, and transforming static documents into interactive insights. Powered by proprietary, domain-trained large language models, the platform enables fast, relevance-ranked search, structured insights, and dependable results. Trusted by Fortune 500 companies, Am Law 100 firms, and leading research universities, NLPatent delivers the accuracy and transparency r... Know more

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