Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Pendo.io

full-time

Posted on: 9/27/2025

Location Type: Office

Location: New York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United States

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💰 $160,000 - $180,000 per year

Senior

AWSCloudDistributed SystemsGoGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaKubernetesNoSQLPythonRedisSQL

About the role

Guide development and enhancement of major cloud systems and AI technologies for enterprise use
Build fault-tolerant, horizontally scalable solutions in multi-tenant distributed cloud environments
Drive architecture and implementation of backend and full-stack systems using Go, Java, Python, or C++
Develop and deploy AI-native applications and multi-modal solutions leveraging GenAI, LLMs, LangChain, and related frameworks
Integrate AI into existing systems and propose AI-enhanced solutions to business challenges
Research, design, and build reliable, scalable platforms covering API design, model serving, and cloud infrastructure
Lead code reviews, system optimization, and technical documentation efforts
Mentor junior engineers and foster best practices in software architecture, coding standards, and DevOps

BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent experience
5+ years' experience building large-scale, low-latency distributed systems and cloud platforms
Advanced skills in backend programming (Go, Java, Python, C++)
Experience with distributed data technologies (PubSub, Kubernetes, Redis)
Knowledge of cloud services (AWS, GCP) and databases (SQL/NoSQL)
Test-driven development experience
Hands-on experience with GenAI, LLMs, Prompt Engineering, and/or MLOps
Deep problem-solving and performance optimization skills
Exemplary communication and technical leadership abilities

Benefits

Competitive base salary
Compensation, benefits and other reward opportunities
Equal opportunity employer welcoming diverse backgrounds
Accessibility and reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities (accommodation@pendo.io)

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

GoJavaPythonC++GenAILLMsLangChainPubSubKubernetesRedis

problem-solvingperformance optimizationcommunicationtechnical leadershipmentoringfostering best practices

BS in Computer ScienceMS in Computer SciencePhD in Computer Scienceequivalent experience