Full Stack - Junior Engineer (Python/React) - Ankara, TR

New Grad, Full Stack Engineer We are looking for a New Grad, Full Stack Engineer to become part of our mission focused and high performing engineering team, and work closely with colleagues in Ankara, Berlin and our Silicon Valley Headquarters, to drive meaningful AI product innovation at massive scale. The Mission: TrustLab is building the trust and safety layer that enables AI agents to be deployed responsibly, as well as other scalable AI solutions, at global scale. We develop and deploy advanced autonomous AI systems that monitor, evaluate and observe agents during development and in production. Founded by senior leaders from Google, YouTube, TikTok, and Reddit, TrustLab's solutions are industry leading and used by global technology brands to support their daily operations. The Impact: You are part of a team that is responsible for some of the most critical components of our AI centric tech stack. You contribute to building parts of our global platform that evaluates cutting edge customer AI systems at scale. You will work closely with experienced engineers to push the boundaries of what's possible with state of the art AI tech, while learning and growing in a high-impact environment. The Role: We're looking for a Backend Engineer to help build high-performance backend systems that support AI-driven workflows and large-scale data processing. You'll work on distributed services, APIs, and core infrastructure powering mission-critical products. This role requires strong backend fundamentals, Python experience, and a willingness to learn how to think in systems, not just endpoints. What You'll Do • Build and maintain backend services in Python • Contribute to APIs and microservices with clean, maintainable abstractions • Work with datasets and asynchronous processing pipelines • Improve performance, reliability, and observability • Participate in system design discussions and learn from senior engineers • Collaborate closely with frontend and AI/ML engineers • Write production-quality, testable, secure code • Participate in code reviews and continuously improve What We're Looking For Core Requirements • 0–2 years of backend engineering experience • Experience with Python (FastAPI, Django, Flask, or similar) • Basic understanding of REST APIs and backend development principles • Familiarity with databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) • Eagerness to learn system design, scalability, and performance Bonus points: • Exposure to AWS or another cloud provider • Interest in AI/ML systems or data-intensive applications How We Work: • Small teams, high ownership, minimal process overhead • Async-first collaboration across Ankara and Silicon Valley • Engineers are involved in product and technical decisions, not just execution Why Join TrustLab Ankara? Foundry of Experts: Work directly with AI Industry leaders who scaled trust & safety systems at the world's largest platforms. Competitive Compensation: Annual salary range of $40k–$45k USD, plus meaningful equity in a venture-backed startup. Modern Workspace: Hybrid flexibility with in-person collaboration at our Maidan, Ankara office. Substantial benefits incl. paid supplemental private health insurance, education stipend, meals and more. Annual Paid US Offsite: Opportunity to join the full team at our US headquarters for strategy alignment, deep collaboration, and innovation.