Read AI
Senior Software Engineer - Backend (Core Services)
Read AI - Seattle HQ · Senior
No sponsorship$10k-$44kDetected 335 days ago
PythonJavaC++Node.jsFastAPIBackend DevelopmentCode ReviewAWSDockerKubernetesTerraformCI/CDDevOpsAPI DevelopmentOAuthData ScienceCybersecurityHubSpotCommunicationCollaborationMentoring
About the role
- Senior Software Engineer, Backend Read AI is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Backend team.
- You'll work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, shipping code weekly and directly impacting millions of users.
- Why Read AI? - Innovative: We bring AI to the masses with proactive technology that acts as the ultimate AI assistant.
Responsibilities
- Architect, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs, primarily using Python (FastAPI), SQLAlchemy, and AWS infrastructure.
- Design and implement features for data ingestion, third-party integrations (e.g., Slack, HubSpot, Notion), authentication/authorization, and enterprise-grade security and compliance.
- Own the full software development lifecycle: requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and monitoring.
- Collaborate closely with product managers, frontend engineers, and data scientists to deliver innovative solutions.
- Drive technical excellence through code reviews, mentorship, and best practices in software engineering.
- Continuously improve system performance, scalability, and reliability to support rapid user and data growth.
Requirements
- 7+ years of professional experience in backend software engineering, with a strong track record of shipping production systems.
- Proficiency in Python (or similar languages such as Java, C++, or Node.js)
- Familiarity with CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code (Terraform), and modern DevOps practices.
- ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience working in a startup or fast-paced environment is highly valued.
- Massive Impact: AI's greatest impact will be on the ability to allow people to do more, taking away mundane tasks, and guiding them to the next best action.
- AI's greatest impact will be on the ability to allow people to do more, taking away mundane tasks, and guiding them to the next best action.
Nice to have
- Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
Skills
- Senior Software Engineer, Backend
Compensation
- Software Engineer positions offer a base pay range of $190,000 - $200,000, plus equity and benefits.
Company info
- Read AI is the fastest growing AI-copilot and meeting notetaker in history, and is one of the leading AI companies in the world, adding more than 1MM new customers every month.
- The company raised Series A and B in 2024, also was recognized as a Top Startup in Seattle by LinkedIn (2025), also notably a Top Company To Watch in 2025 https://www.inc.com/jennifer-conrad/16-companies-to-watch-in-2025/91024584 by Inc Magazine, and is one of the Top AI Companies in Demand by Startups https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/02/a-new-a16z-report-looks-at-which-ai-companies-startups-are-actually-paying-for/, according to a16z.
- Work in a supportive and collaborative environment with a diverse and talented team.
- Software Engineer positions offer a base pay range of $190,000 - $200,000, plus equity and benefits.
- Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location.
- We also offer low deductible health plans, as well as flexible time away and family leave programs.
- Please note our company does not provide visa support or sponsorship for employees.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Please note our company does not provide visa support or sponsorship for employees.
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