AI backend engineer – Agentic AI & Automation (Remote) - Junior/Mid level SE I/II

Myswop; Remote; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech startup is seeking a full-time Junior/Mid level AI Backend Engineer to develop backend systems for their innovative AI broker. Responsibilities include implementing backend services, working with AI workflows, and ensuring system scalability. The role offers potential equity in the company and the flexibility of remote work, with future plans for relocation to the US. Candidates should possess strong Python skills and familiarity with frameworks like FastAPI or Flask.

Benefits

Equity in a fast-growing startup

Flexible remote work setup

Collaborative work environment

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain backend systems for SWOP, including automation.
• Implement Python-based backend services and APIs.
• Work with web automation tools for integration.
• Build system prompting for AI Agent.
• Design data schemas for AI-driven decision making.
• Collaborate with engineers and researchers.
• Ensure scalability and security of backend systems.
• Support Launch of SWOP.

Skills

Strong Python programming skills

Experience with FastAPI / Flask

Experience with Pydantic

Understanding of LLMs / agentic AI workflows

Experience with Playwright, Selenium

Familiarity with databases

Understanding of REST APIs / microservices

Strong problem-solving skills

Heavy product sense

Obsession over the product

Tools

PostgreSQL

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

Azure

Celery

RabbitMQ

Kafka

JavaScript/TypeScript

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a full-time Junior/mid level AI Backend Engineer to help build and maintain the backend for SWOP, our agentic AI broker. You will work closely with the founding team to implement task automation, multi-agent workflows, and backend infrastructure that powers AI-driven negotiation and asset matching, LLM training and more.

This role is remote initially, but we plan on relocating to the US (SF Bay Area/New York City) in the future.

Base pay range

$60,000.00/yr - $70,000.00/yr

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain backend systems for SWOP, including automation of marketplace tasks and AI-driven workflows.
• Implement Python-based backend services, APIs, and integration with LLM agents.
• Work with headless browser and scraping tools for web automation.
• Build system prompting for AI Agent.
• Help design, implement, and manage data schemas and pipelines for AI-driven decision making.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers, AI researchers, and product teams to translate AI models into production-ready workflows.
• Ensure scalability, reliability, and security of backend systems.
• Support Launch of SWOP

Mandatory Skills

• Strong Python programming skills (5+ years preferred, either work or non-work experience).
• Experience with FastAPI / Flask or similar backend frameworks.
• Experience working with Pydantic for data validation and structured models.
• Understanding of LLMs / agentic AI workflows (even if experimental).
• Experience with Playwright, Selenium, or web automation frameworks.
• Familiarity with databases (PostgreSQL or similar).
• Understanding of REST APIs / microservices and GraphQL APIs.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced startup.
• Heavy product sense and strong individual autonomy
• Obsession over the product you are building

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with AI orchestration / multi-agent systems.
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Experience with queueing systems / Celery / RabbitMQ / Kafka.
• Exposure to AI model deployment in production environments.
• Proficient in JavaScript/TypeScript
• Previous experience in startups is a +.
• Comfortable working in a hybrid or fully remote setup with asynchronous communication.
• Debugging and profiling performance bottlenecks
• Code versioning: Git, branching, PR workflows
• Embeddings & soft ML understanding

What We Offer

• Opportunity to build a next-gen AI broker from the ground up.
• Equity in a fast-growing startup (0.5% stock options).
• Flexible Remote work setup with potential relocation to the US.
• Building a product for high end multi billion dollar companies (Sotheby\'s, Christies, Chrono24 etc...)
• Close collaboration with the founding team and direct impact on product direction.
• Learning and growth opportunities in AI, agentic systems, and luxury marketplaces.

How To Apply

• Resume + brief cover letter explaining why you’re excited about agentic AI and automation + tell us why you're different than everyone else.
• GitHub / portfolio showcasing Python projects, web automation scripts, or AI workflows or anything crazy that you built (show us you're the right person).
• Give us a Follow SWOP on Linkedin and Riccardo Dana Founder of SWOP.
• Bonus Point if you follow our X/Twitter Page.

About SWOP

SWOP is the first autonomous AI broker that manages asset listing, negotiations, valuations, prospecting and deal closure at scale to help you sell or trade your assets faster than before. We’re a startup operating at the intersection of AI, automation, Data and luxury marketplaces, and our mission is to make high-value asset transactions faster, smarter, and more seamless at a fraction of the cost.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a next-generation AI economic agent.

Important Information About The Position & SWOP

We\'re a young AI startup with 2 engineers/founders, amazing clientell pipeline. You would be our first employee. Our intention is for you to be so passionate about what we\'re building that you can\'t see yourself anywhere else. We want to grow with you and have you grow with us. Share ideas, challenge yourself, try new things for the company and enjoy your time with us.

The salary position may not reflect our generosity but that is just because we\'re ensuring maximum runway until we properly kick off. As the company grows so will your salary so this is just a starting point. Including the Equity. We hope you have the start-up grind and energy to contribute to our success.

The position is full-time but has a 6 month probation.

Hiring Process

• Initial CV/Technical Screening
• Quick Chat to know more about you
• Project Test-Debugging/ coding case study
• Technical Deep Dive + System Design Chat
• Final Chat discussion
• Offer