Backend Infrastructure Engineer (v0)

About the Role

Join the v0 team at Vercel to design and build the core backend systems powering our AI-driven code generation platform. This is an exciting opportunity to directly impact how developers build the next generation of the web.

Responsibilities

• Architect, build, and maintain high-performance, scalable, and reliable backend systems for AI-driven development experiences.
• Develop and enhance AI-powered tools and services within the v0 ecosystem to improve code generation, automation, and platform integrations.
• Design APIs and services that enable seamless interactions between AI models, user input, and Vercel infrastructure.
• Monitor, diagnose, and resolve complex distributed systems issues to ensure reliability at scale.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with design, product, and platform engineering to ship features that delight developers.

Requirements

• Deep experience designing distributed systems, microservices, or high-performance backend architectures.
• Strong understanding of TypeScript, Node.js, or similar backend languages.
• Passion for the developer experience and a desire to build magical, intuitive workflows.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguous environments and enjoy shipping in fast cycles.

Nice-to-Haves

• Familiarity with AI/LLM-powered systems, developer tools, or platform engineering.
• Experience staying ahead of emerging trends in AI and cloud architecture.