Senior Software Engineer, Backend (AI Agents)

Jobgether

69d • $169,000 - $240,000

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to join a dynamic AI Agents team, focusing on backend systems that power conversational AI experiences for customers. In this role, you will take ownership of complex, open-ended problems and lead engineering efforts from ideation through execution. You will collaborate closely with product, design, and analytics teams to ensure robust, scalable, and high-quality solutions. This position offers the opportunity to shape technical standards, foster team growth, and influence the development of cutting-edge AI-driven systems. You will operate in a fast-paced, remote-first environment, contributing directly to product innovation and system reliability while mentoring peers and advocating best practices.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience as a software engineer, with a track record of designing and delivering backend systems.
• Proficiency with backend technologies such as Python, Kotlin, AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes.
• Experience shipping web applications using declarative UI frameworks like React or Vue.
• Ability to define technical plans for significant features or system components with simple, extensible designs.
• Experience making significant changes in large codebases safely, leveraging tools and best practices.
• Strong ownership mindset with proactive growth and feedback-seeking behavior.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively with global engineering teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver quarterly goals for the team, navigating ambiguity and solving open-ended technical challenges.
• Lead engineers through design, development, and deployment of backend systems at scale.
• Collaborate with product management, design, and analytics to articulate technical constraints and inform decision-making.
• Identify project, process, technology, or business issues and lead initiatives to resolve them.
• Support operational stability, including monitoring, metrics, escalation, and on-call efforts.
• Promote a culture of quality and ownership through code review standards, design guidelines, and knowledge sharing.
• Mentor and develop talent within the team, providing constructive feedback and leading by example.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with location- and experience-based adjustments ($169,000 - $240,000 per year depending on state).
• Equity rewards and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP).
• Remote-first work with flexibility to occasionally work from assigned offices.
• Fully subsidized health, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
• Generous stipends for technology, wellness, lifestyle, and family-forming expenses.
• Paid time off, vacation, and holiday schedules to rest and recharge.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within a collaborative environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees