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Senior Backend Software Engineer at Serval | San Francisco

ServalSan Francisco
On-site Full-time

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Role OverviewAs a Senior Backend Software Engineer at Serval, you will be crucial in shaping the trajectory of our platform. Your role involves building the core components of our technology, and your contributions will be vital to the success of our product. What You'll DoCollaborate closely with our CTO to develop new product features from scratch. Champion user experience by leveraging a deep understanding of our users to inform design choices with the founding team. Establish the foundational system architecture and select key technologies for the codebase. Contribute to the launch of V1 of Serval and execute our technical and product roadmap. Help implement engineering best practices and standards within the team, mentoring junior engineers to foster a culture of technical excellence. What You'll Need4+ years of experience as a backend-focused software engineer. Strong proficiency in relevant programming languages and technologies. Experience with system architecture design and implementation. Passion for building scalable and efficient software solutions. Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

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About Us

Serval is an innovative AI-driven automation platform revolutionizing enterprise operations. We create intelligent agents capable of comprehending real-world workflows and executing them end-to-end, effectively replacing manual processes and outdated legacy systems with adaptive, learning software. Established in early 2024, Serval has quickly gained the trust of industry leaders such as General Motors, Notion, Perplexity, Vercel, Mercor, LangChain, and Verkada to streamline high-volume, complex operational tasks across their organizations.

At the heart of Serval lies an agentic AI platform that transforms natural language into actionable workflows. Our agents not only respond to requests but also reason, act across systems, and learn continuously from their interactions. What started as operational solutions has now evolved into a versatile AI automation layer applicable across IT, HR, Finance, Security, Legal, and Engineering domains.

Our mission is to eradicate repetitive, manual tasks within enterprises, empowering teams through intelligent automation. Ultimately, we aspire to create a universal AI operations layer—a network of agents that spans various business functions and executes the workflows essential for modern companies.

Backed by prominent investors such as Sequoia Capital, Redpoint Ventures, Meritech, First Round, and General Catalyst, and founded by experienced product and engineering leaders from Verkada, we are on a path to reshape the future of enterprise operations.

About Serval

Serval is at the forefront of AI-driven automation, creating innovative solutions that empower enterprises to enhance their operational efficiency. Our intelligent agents are designed to simplify complex workflows and enable businesses to focus on what truly matters.

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