Senior Software Engineer - Backend (Core)

Read AI - Seattle HQ, Remote. Posted 15 months ago

The role

You will design, build, and scale backend systems for an AI-driven productivity platform. You will work with Python, FastAPI, SQLAlchemy, and AWS infrastructure.

What you will do

Architect, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Python, SQLAlchemy, and AWS.
Design and implement features for data ingestion, third-party integrations, authentication, and security.
Own the full software development lifecycle including design, implementation, testing, deployment, and monitoring.
Collaborate with product managers, frontend engineers, and data scientists.
Drive technical excellence through code reviews and mentorship.
Participate in on-call rotations.
Improve system performance, scalability, and reliability.

Required qualifications

7+ years of professional experience in backend software engineering.
Proficiency in Python or similar languages such as Java, C++, or Node.js.
Experience designing and building distributed, cloud-native systems.
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.

Nice to have

Experience designing and building distributed, cloud-native systems (preferably on AWS).
Experience working in a startup or fast-paced environment is highly valued.
Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.

Benefits

Equity
Low deductible health plans
Flexible time away
Family leave programs

Before you apply

Company does not provide visa support or sponsorship for employees.

About the company

Read AI brings intelligence to meetings and collaboration through an AI-powered productivity platform. The company is backed by $81 million in funding.