Backend Software Engineer II, AI Specialization

Commerce

Backend Software Engineer II at BigCommerce focusing on AI agents and automation across e-commerce platforms. Collaborating with teams to build advanced product experiences with natural language interfaces.

Posted 7/4/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $95,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, and iterate on AI agents that interact with data across BigCommerce and partner ecosystems to drive automation
Connect agents to MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers that interact with various backend systems (APIs, Databases, etc) to surface their capabilities to the AI agents to drive powerful and intuitive user experiences
Build AI agents that can assist with store management actions, by interpreting user intent and calling necessary api’s.
Develop and integrate AI assistant features directly into the BigCommerce control panel to support natural language queries and actions.
Collaborate with product designers and NLP experts to deliver intuitive, useful, and delightful conversational experiences
Quickly build proof-of-concept solutions to validate relevant user stories
Contribute to internal tooling and frameworks that support LLM fine-tuning, prompt engineering, and safe action execution

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience in backend or full-stack software development, ideally with a focus on AI/MCP/A2A systems
BS or higher degree in Computer Science or related technical field
Strong and proven programming skills in Go
Experience working with LLMs (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.) and building agentic AI applications
Understanding of prompt engineering concepts
Understanding of RESTful APIs and data integration across systems
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, exploratory environment
Strong collaboration and communication skills in cross-functional teams.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Remote work options

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Hard Skills & Tools

Backend Software DevelopmentFull-Stack DevelopmentData IntegrationUser Intent InterpretationProof-of-Concept Development

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCollaborationCommunication

Certifications

BS in Computer Science