Applied AI Backend Software Developer

Trend Micro, a global cybersecurity leader, is seeking a talented Applied AI Backend Software Developer to join their team. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining the TrendAI Vision One platform with a focus on utilizing AI-enabled tools for robust and scalable backend solutions.

Responsibilities

• AI-Accelerated Development: Use AI coding assistants (e.g., Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot) to rapidly prototype, debug, and optimize backend services and networking flows
• Feature Delivery: Leveraging AI-SDLC, contribute to the design and implementation of scalable, maintainable, and secure backend services, including enhancing and optimizing existing applications
• Cloud-Native Engineering: Develop cloud-native features using AWS/Azure services, including integrated monitoring and observability
• System Integration: Design and build services that support internal and external system integrations, including APIs and data pipelines
• Automated Testing & Quality: Using AI, produce and maintain automated tests using tools like JUnit, Go testing libraries, and Python-based frameworks. Conduct detailed reviews of AI-generated code with a focus on architectural fit and edge cases
• Data Management: Work with relational and analytical data stores, including PostgreSQL, MySQL, RDS, and/or Vector/Graph DBs to support complex AI-driven business logic
• Infrastructure & DevOps: Write non-application code, including Infrastructure as Code (IaC), unit tests, and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions)
• Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot full-stack issues, including debugging service communication and complex networking flows
• Continuous Learning: Stay current with emerging technologies and AI tools that improve development efficiency and system performance
• Operations: Participate in on-call rotations to support critical system issues, ensuring high availability

Skills

• 0–3 years of experience, including internships or equivalent hands-on work
• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Demonstrated experience in one or more backend languages such as Go, Java, JavaScript, or Python
• Proven experience using AI coding assistants to explore multiple implementation approaches in parallel and accelerate the SDLC
• Experience or strong interest in cloud-native application development (AWS/Azure), Docker, and containerized workflows
• Experience writing automated tests and contributing to automated deployment pipelines
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and a willingness to get up to speed quickly with new tools, particularly in the AI space
• Strong communication skills and the ability to thrive within a highly collaborative, diverse team setting

Benefits

• Group benefits program with health and dental coverage
• Telehealth Virtual Health Services
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Pre-partum, maternity, parental and medical leave
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Mental Health Wellness Program
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Retirement Savings Programs with company match
• Paid Time Off
• 14 Annual Holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Resource Groups

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