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# Staff Backend Engineer - Ai-First, End-To-End Ownership

- **Company:** Terminal
- **Location:** Madrid, Spain
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Python (Programming Language), Large Language Models, Backend, Kotlin
- **Published:** August 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.buscojobs.com.es/staff-backend-engineer-ai-first-end-to-end-ownership-en-madrid-ID-365741539

## About the Role

You will set direction, ship code, and shape decisions about what to build at scale.You will bring 6-10+ years of production software experience, strong backend skills in Python/Kotlin/Java, and hands-on LLM expertise in real products.
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## Description

Productboard is hiring a Staff Engineer to own the architectural layer for AI-first features, working with engineers, PMs, and designers to move from idea to validated learning quickly.You will set direction, ship code, and shape decisions about what to build at scale.You will bring 6-10+ years of production software experience, strong backend skills in Python/Kotlin/Java, and hands-on LLM expertise in real products.#J-*****-Ljbffr


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