Principal Backend Ruby Engineer

We are excited to partner with a leader in captioning, transcription, audio description, and localization services. Since its founding in 2008 by four MIT graduate students, this company has consistently pioneered innovative technology through their cutting-edge AI platform, delivering exceptional quality and reliability across multiple industries, including higher education, entertainment, government, enterprise, and media.With headquarters in Boston, MA, they have been recognized as one of Boston’s Best Places to Work from 2019 through 2024, thanks to their supportive, innovative, and dynamic work culture.Position: Backend Ruby EngineerLocation: Boston, MA (Flexible or Remote Options Available)Job Type: Full-TimeRole Overview: They are looking for Backend Ruby Engineers to help scale their globally expanding AI platform that powers premium closed captioning, transcription, live captioning, audio description, and localization solutions. As a Backend Ruby Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in developing and optimizing backend systems, working closely with the product and engineering teams to build reliable, scalable solutions for their diverse client base.Key Responsibilities:• Develop, enhance, and maintain backend services using Ruby to support the AI-powered platform.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including frontend developers, product managers, and AI specialists, to deliver high-quality solutions.• Contribute to improving the platform’s performance, stability, and security.• Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment of new features.• Work with a focus on accessibility, ensuring that services meet the highest standards of inclusion and compliance.Qualifications:• Proven experience as a Backend Engineer, with a strong background in Ruby development.• Experience with Ruby on Rails or similar frameworks.• Knowledge of RESTful APIs, web services, and database systems.• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.• A passion for developing technology that makes a difference, especially in accessibility.• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.