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Read AI · 4 months ago

Senior Software Engineer - Backend

Read AI - Seattle HQ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$190K/yr - $200K/yr

10+ years exp

Read AI is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Backend team. The role involves designing, building, and scaling backend systems for an AI-driven productivity platform, with a focus on delivering innovative solutions in a collaborative environment.

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Enterprise SoftwareMachine LearningMeeting SoftwareSoftware

No H1B

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

Participate in on-call rotations and contribute to operational excellence, reliability, and observability of backend systems

Continuously improve system performance, scalability, and reliability to support rapid user and data growth

Contribute to a culture of innovation, ownership, and customer-centricity

Qualification

PythonAWSAPI designCI/CDContainerizationCuriosityInnovationCommunication skillsOwnership

Required

10+ 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); Experience designing and building distributed, cloud-native systems (preferably on AWS)

Deep understanding of API design, authentication/authorization protocols (OAuth2, JWT), and security best practices

Familiarity with CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code (Terraform), and modern DevOps practices

Excellent communication skills; ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

Strong sense of ownership, curiosity, and a passion for innovation and continuous learning