Senior Software Engineer, Backend

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full-time

Posted on: 10/15/2025

Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States

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💰 $150,000 per year

Senior

DjangoFlaskPython

About the role

Design, develop, debug, and modify backend components in an agile environment
Write automated unit and integration tests to support our CI/CD pipelines
Participate in code reviews to ensure overall code quality and flexibility
Prototype creative solutions quickly by developing MVPs and working with peers to shape our technical strategy
Integrate AI capabilities into new or existing applications, e.g.:
Collaborate effectively with distributed, cross-functional teams (engineering, product, operations, etc.)
Troubleshoot and resolve business or technical issues – following through on details and driving issues to closure
Continuously improve our software development processes and team practices
Participate in agile planning and user story creation

7+ years of non-internship, professional backend development experience
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Deep understanding of web development and backend best practices
Strong grasp of the Software Development Lifecycle and agile methodologies
Proficiency with Python and one or more frameworks like Django, Flask, or FastAPI
Expertise with common backend technologies and patterns (REST APIs, async task management, data modeling, etc.)
Hands-on experience integrating AI and automation tools into production systems, as described in the responsibilities above
Ability to rapidly prototype and adjust in response to customer feedback
Working knowledge of version control and CI/CD tools

Benefits

Compensation: 150K Base Salary + Annual Bonus
Remote-first environment (our headquarters are in Austin, TX)
Exciting stock option grant for every full-time employee
401(k) employer contribution match
Health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Twenty days of vacation, five sick days, twelve company holidays, and two floating holidays each year
Generous paid parental leave of up to 14 weeks

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

backend developmentPythonDjangoFlaskFastAPIREST APIsasync task managementdata modelingautomated unit testsintegration tests

problem-solvingtroubleshootingcollaborationadaptabilityattention to detailcommunicationcreativityflexibilityteamworkcontinuous improvement