VINFAST

Senior Backend Engineer (Python)

VINFAST  •  Hanoi, VN (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description


Job Overview

VINFAST is a pioneering electric vehicle (EV) company committed to revolutionizing the automotive industry with sustainable and innovative mobility solutions. As a leading player in the EV market, VinFast is dedicated to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge electric vehicles that redefine the driving experience. Our team consists of passionate professionals driven by a shared vision of creating a greener and more sustainable future through innovation, technology, and excellence.

Virtual Assistant Product

leverages cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies in Speech Processing and Natural Language Processing (NLP) to build comprehensive Virtual Assistant solutions for individual and enterprise users. As a robust and comprehensive virtual assistant tailor-made for Vietnamese users, VIVI is actively integrated and operational across VinFast’s entire fleet of electric vehicles (EVs). Our center brings together highly experienced tech leaders and talented young engineers, creating a dynamic and high-energy environment dedicated to accelerating the development of VIVI and its broader product ecosystem.

• Collaborative Leadership: Partner with the Technical Lead to propose architectural solutions and drive execution within a development squad of 5–10 software engineers.

• Cross-Functional Integration: Coordinate closely with Mobile, Quality Control (QC), and other product teams to implement advanced technologies, ensuring the delivery of a modern, intelligent, and seamless Virtual Assistant platform.

• Core Technology Mastery: Collaborate with speech and language processing experts to master cutting-edge technologies and successfully deploy Virtual Assistant applications across automotive and mobile platforms, delivering a superior and distinctive user experience.

Position Responsibilities

• Backend Development: Develop and optimize high-performance backend services utilizing Python.

• API Design & Maintenance: Design, implement, and maintain robust APIs and applications tailored to meet product and business requirements.

• Technical Excellence: Apply advanced data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns to build highly efficient, clean, and scalable solutions.

• Quality Assurance: Code and execute comprehensive unit tests to ensure high code quality, stability, and maintainability.

• AI/ML Production Deployment: Partner closely with the AI/ML Engineering teams to package, deploy, and optimize the production performance of Speech-to-Text (STT), Text-to-Speech (TTS), and Natural Language Understanding (NLU) models.

• Next-Gen AI Research: Research and integrate advanced AI techniques, specifically focusing on interacting with Large Language Models (LLMs) and managing Vector Databases.

• Data Engineering: Build and optimize efficient Data Pipelines to support continuous model training and learning (Continuous Learning / CT workflows).

• Technology Innovation: Evaluate, propose, and adopt emerging technologies, with a strong focus on AI, MLOps, and cloud infrastructure.


Requirements


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Education:

Bachelor’s degree or higher
(Upper Second-Class Honors / Good grade or above) in Computer Science,
Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related technical
discipline.


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Backend Expertise:

5+ years of proven
hands-on programming experience with Python (using frameworks such as FastAPI,
Flask, Django) or Go.


·

Computer Science Fundamentals:

Mastery
of core data structures, algorithms, and a strong track record of applying
software design patterns in real-world production environments.


·

Database Management:

Solid experience in
working with relational and non-relational databases (SQL/NoSQL) as well as
caching mechanisms (Redis, Memcached).


·

AI Inference & Production:

Strong
understanding of deploying AI models into production, including practical
knowledge of inference frameworks and serving pipelines.


·

High-Performance Communication:

Proficient in working with high-performance communication protocols and
real-time data streaming/processing (gRPC, WebSockets, Server-Sent Events -
SSE).


·

Testing Standards:

Robust experience in
drafting automated tests using Python testing frameworks (pytest, unittest, or
equivalent).


·

DevOps Foundation:

Proficient with Git
workflows and modern CI/CD pipelines within professional software development
lifecycles.


·

Cloud Infrastructure:

Fundamental knowledge or practical experience with AWS (Amazon Web Services) is
considered a strong advantage.


·

Core Competencies & Soft Skills

:


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Communication & Mindset:
Clear, structured, and articulate communication style. Strong logical thinking
capabilities with the ability to thrive under high-intensity, fast-paced
environments.


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Ownership: Highly proactive
with a strong sense of ownership and a solution-oriented mindset targeted at
solving cross-functional project challenges.


·

Preferred (Nice-to-Have) Qualifications


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Containerization: Practical
experience with container technologies and orchestration tools (Docker,
Kubernetes).


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Agile Frameworks: Prior
experience working within Agile/Scrum development environments.


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Modern AI Tooling: Familiarity
with AI interaction frameworks/orchestrators (LangChain, LlamaIndex) and Vector
Databases (Milvus, Qdrant, pgvector).


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Community Engagement: Active
contributions to open-source software or innovative personal projects related
to Python, Go, or AI.


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Language Proficiency:
Professional working proficiency in English (capable of reading technical
documentation and communicating in global technical settings).


Benefits


  • Competitive salary

    Premium healthcare package, including PVI insurance & annual health check-ups

  • 13th-month salary & performance bonuses to reward your contributions

  • Enjoy preferential pricing for services within the Vingroup ecosystem including Vinmec, Vinpearl, and Vinschool...

  • Opportunity to collaborate with and learn from industry-leading professionals in the automotive domain

Work Location:

Technopark Tower, Vinhomes Ocean Park, Gia Lam, Hanoi, Vietnam

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VINFAST

About VINFAST

VinFast - a member of Vingroup – envisioned to drive the movement of the global smart electric vehicle revolution. Established in 2017, VinFast owns a state-of-the-art automotive manufacturing complex with globally leading scalability that boasts up to 90% automation in Hai Phong, Vietnam.

Strongly committed to the mission for a sustainable future for everyone, VinFast constantly innovates to bring high-quality products, advanced smart services, seamless customer experiences, and pricing strategy for all to inspire global customers to jointly create a future of smart mobility and a sustainable planet. Learn more at: https://vinfastauto.com.

Industry
Automotive & Mobility
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Cat Hai, VN
Year Founded
Unknown
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