Backend Engineer, Generative AI Services
Company: OPPO US Research Center
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description OPPO US Research Center is
seeking a talented and experienced backend engineer to join our
growing team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for
designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and
high-performance RESTful APIs that serve as the backbone for our
generative AI-powered Android applications. You will work primarily
with platforms like Google Cloud or Azure to bring advanced AI
capabilities directly to our users' mobile phones. This is a unique
opportunity to build mission-critical services that will define how
users interact with AI in a mobile platform, from concept to
deployment. Requirements Core Development & Infrastructure Design,
develop, and maintain scalable RESTful APIs in Python to power
generative AI features Integrate backend services provided by the
platform such as GCP Vertex AI or developed internally Performance
& Systems Optimize API performance and scalability for global
Android users Contribute to architectural design of distributed
systems (availability, fault tolerance) Collaboration & Operations
Work closely with Android and ML teams on API contracts and model
integration Implement monitoring, logging, and security best
practices for production systems Quality & Innovation Ensure code
quality through testing (unit, integration, E2E) and documentation
Stay updated on generative AI and cloud technology trends
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering,
or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. 3
years of professional backend software development experience, with
a focus on building and deploying RESTful APIs. Proficiency in
Python and one of the associated web frameworks (e.g., Flask,
Django). Demonstrable experience with at least one major cloud
platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Experience with relational (e.g.,
PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., Firestore,
MongoDB). Solid understanding of microservices architecture,
asynchronous processing, and event-driven systems. Experience with
version control systems, particularly Git. Strong problem-solving
skills, with the ability to debug complex systems and diagnose
issues across the stack. Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree
in Computer Science, AI, or a related field. Direct hands-on
experience integrating with Google Cloud Platform's Vertex AI APIs
(e.g., PaLM, Gemini, Imagen, Codey, etc.) Experience with
containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration
(Kubernetes, Cloud Run, GKE). Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and
DevOps practices. Understanding of fundamental machine learning and
deep learning concepts, especially in the context of generative AI.
Experience or strong interest in building APIs specifically for
mobile applications (Android/iOS). Knowledge of data streaming
technologies (e.g., Kafka, GCP Pub/Sub). Experience with caching
technologies (e.g., Redis, Memcached). The ability to collaborate
effectively with cross-functional teams. Benefits OPPO is proud to
be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal
employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry,
religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age,
citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran
status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of
criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. The US base
salary range for this full-time position is $100,000-$200,000 bonus
long term incentives benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by
role, level, and location.
Keywords: OPPO US Research Center, North Highlands , Backend Engineer, Generative AI Services, IT / Software / Systems , Palo Alto, California
