Connectly.ai · 1 month ago
Senior Software Engineer (SF)
San Francisco
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expConnectly is a VC-backed Series B startup focused on building a 360 engagement platform for retailers on Whatsapp. The Senior Software Engineer will be responsible for designing and launching production-grade conversational AI solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring teammates in a fast-paced environment.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Information TechnologyMachine LearningMessaging
Responsibilities
Design, build, and launch production-grade conversational AI solutions for enterprise clients, from rapid prototypes to scalable deployments
Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, designers, and enterprise partners to define user journeys, performance goals, and success metrics
Leverage and contribute to Connectly’s AI platform, working with engineering teams in San Francisco to integrate new capabilities and influence platform direction
Experiment with AI-driven features, including LLM-based agents, retrieval systems, and automation pipelines to continuously improve customer engagement
Develop and maintain backend systems using Python, AWS, Kafka, Postgres, and DynamoDB for scalability and reliability
Establish, track, and iterate on AI performance metrics, leveraging data to optimize outcomes and drive measurable business results
Plan and manage your workstream, making thoughtful tradeoffs between deadlines, quality, and innovation
Mentor teammates, contribute to code reviews, and uphold engineering best practices in a fast-moving, distributed environment
Qualification
Required
BS or MS in Computer Science or related technical field
5+ years of experience in hands-on software engineering roles
Proven track record building and scaling enterprise systems using Python, AWS, Kafka, Postgres, and/or DynamoDB
Exceptional communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Deep attention to detail paired with strong system-level thinking
A bias for action and results, with comfort navigating ambiguity and evolving product needs
Genuine curiosity and a drive to stay ahead of the rapidly changing AI landscape
Balance of product sense and technical rigor
Preferred
Experience with frontend engineering (React, TypeScript, etc.) is a plus
Prior experience developing or deploying conversational AI applications is a strong plus
Hands-on experience with prompt design, agent evaluation, and LLM-based system integration is a significant plus
Experience working in fast-paced, customer-centric environments, ideally in a startup or high-growth tech company
Benefits
Competitive compensation with equity participation.
Unlimited time off and flexible working hours.
Hybrid work opportunities with offices in Bogotá and San Francisco.
Company
Connectly.ai
Connectly is a conversational commerce company that uses artificial intelligence models to help retailers grow their business.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (3)
2021 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$37.25MKey Investors
Alibaba GroupVolpe CapitalUnusual Ventures
2024-09-11Series B· $20M
2023-09-21Series A· $7.85M
2023-03-30Seed· $2.5M
Leadership Team
Stefanos Loukakos
Co-founder & CEO
Yandong Liu
Co-founder and CTO
Recent News
Marathon Venture Capital
2025-11-12
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