Senior Software Engineer - Backend (Core)
Read AI, Inc.1 year ago
Base Salary
$190k - $200k/yr
Responsibilities
- Architect, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Python, FastAPI, SQLAlchemy, and AWS.
- Build features for data ingestion, third-party integrations including Slack, HubSpot, and Notion, authentication and authorization, security, and compliance.
- Own the full software development lifecycle from requirements gathering and design through implementation, testing, deployment, and monitoring.
- Collaborate with product managers, frontend engineers, and data scientists to deliver product solutions.
- Drive technical excellence through code reviews, mentorship, and software engineering best practices.
- Participate in on-call rotations and improve backend operational excellence, reliability, observability, performance, and scalability.
Requirements
- 7+ years of professional experience in backend software engineering and a strong 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, OAuth2, JWT, authentication and authorization, and security best practices.
- Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code using Terraform and modern DevOps practices.
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes is a plus.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience in a startup or fast-paced environment is highly valued.
Benefits
- Low-deductible health plans.
- Flexible time away and family leave programs.
- Collaborative, supportive environment with a diverse and talented team.
- Opportunity to work on AI-powered productivity products at a growing product-focused startup.
About Read AI, Inc.
Read AI builds an AI copilot that summarizes and organizes meetings, emails, and messages for knowledge workers, integrating with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Slack, and other workplace tools. The company sells subscriptions for paid team workspaces on top of a freemium product-led offering. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Seattle, it is privately held and raised a Series B in 2024 from investors including Smash Capital, Madrona, and Goodwater Capital.