Staff Software Engineer - Backend (Core Services)

Senior Backend Software EngineerJoin Read AI's innovative Backend team as a Senior Software Engineer. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and optimizing robust backend systems that fuel our AI-driven productivity platform. Engage in a dynamic, collaborative setting where you’ll deploy code weekly and make a substantial impact on millions of users.Complete your application with a Provn skills assessment.

About Read AIAt Read AI, we are revolutionizing team collaboration by infusing intelligence into every interaction. Our innovative platform enhances productivity across meetings, messages, and emails, enabling work to be completed more efficiently and with greater focus. We seamlessly integrate with popular tools such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, and Slack, ensuring that teams remain aligned and productive, regardless of their location.Supported by $81 million in funding from esteemed investors including Smash Capital, Madrona, and Goodwater Capital, Read AI is on an exciting growth trajectory. If you are eager to shape the future of AI-driven collaboration and make a significant impact at a dynamic startup, we are excited to hear from you.The RoleAs a Software Engineering Manager at Read AI, you will spearhead a team dedicated to crafting the core product experiences that our users rely on daily. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for someone with extensive React.js expertise and a solid foundation in UI/UX design. You will set high standards for quality, performance, accessibility, and design collaboration while guiding the team to deliver impactful features rapidly and consistently.You will collaborate closely with Product Design, Product Management, and cross-functional engineering teams to create intuitive, aesthetically pleasing, and scalable user experiences that empower millions of users. We particularly value leaders who leverage data, metrics, and experimentation to inform decisions, assess outcomes, and iterate swiftly.What You’ll DoLead and nurture a frontend engineering team through hiring, coaching, performance evaluations, and career development.Establish the technical direction for React.js architecture, performance, accessibility, and overall quality.Collaborate with Design and Product teams to create cohesive and elegant user experiences.Develop and refine a component and design system to enhance speed and consistency of delivery.Utilize metrics and user feedback to prioritize initiatives and continuously enhance the product.Promote an experimentation culture (A/B testing, feature flags, iterative feedback loops) to enhance user experience and engagement.Oversee execution from planning to launch, balancing speed with engineering excellence.Establish and reinforce best practices including testing, code reviews, observability, and reliable release processes.What We’re Looking ForProven experience in leading frontend engineering teams.Deep understanding of React.js and frontend technologies.Strong background in UI/UX design principles.Ability to use data to drive decisions and improvements.

About Us:Read AI is at the forefront of productivity-enhancing AI solutions, dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations to streamline their workflows across meetings, messaging, and email communication. Our seamless integration with leading platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Zoom, Slack, Hubspot, and Salesforce transforms how teams collaborate, providing an AI copilot that enhances productivity wherever work happens.Having recently secured $50 million in Series B funding led by Smash Capital, along with ongoing support from existing investors Madrona and Goodwater Capital, our total funding now stands at $81 million, marking an exciting phase of growth just six months post-Series A. If you are passionate about developing impactful solutions and eager to contribute to a rapidly growing company, we invite you to be part of our journey!The Role:As a Senior Software Engineer at Read AI, you will play a critical role in shaping the architecture and performance of our product. You will oversee the data flows and machine learning infrastructure, which encompasses real-time audio and video processing, interactions with third-party LLM providers, data processing orchestration, database management, data APIs, inferencing services, and transcription services.Responsibilities:Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and develop scalable and reliable backend services and APIs that power our platform.Take ownership of key system components from conception through deployment and maintenance.Implement quality assurance best practices, including unit and integration testing.Optimize data processing pipelines and storage solutions for efficiency.Seamlessly integrate third-party services and data sources into our platform.Monitor and troubleshoot infrastructure and operational issues to ensure maximum uptime and reliability.Continuously assess and adopt best practices, tools, and technologies to improve system scalability, reliability, and maintainability.

Read AI develops tools that add intelligence to team collaboration, helping groups stay productive across meetings, messaging, and email. The platform connects with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, and Slack, making it easier for teams to coordinate and move projects ahead from anywhere. With $81 million in backing from Smash Capital, Madrona, and Goodwater Capital, Read AI is expanding its impact on AI-powered teamwork. Role overview This Senior Fullstack Software Engineer position is based at Read AI’s Seattle headquarters. The role involves both hands-on feature development and shaping the technical direction of the product. The engineer will design scalable systems, establish coding standards, and help define the technical roadmap. The work spans complex backend logic and building responsive, reliable user experiences. Read AI values engineers who are comfortable with ambiguity, mentor others, and focus on building systems that stand the test of time. What you will do Architectural leadership: Design and implement scalable web applications and distributed systems across the stack. Technical excellence: Maintain high code quality through code reviews, automated tests, and clear documentation. System ownership: Take responsibility for major product areas from initial design through deployment and ongoing improvement. Cross-functional strategy: Collaborate with Product and Design to shape the roadmap, balancing technical feasibility and scalability. Performance and reliability: Address issues affecting application speed, database performance, and frontend rendering. Mentorship: Support mid-level and junior engineers, encouraging best practices and ongoing learning. DevOps culture: Improve CI/CD pipelines, observability, and infrastructure-as-code. Location This role is on-site at Read AI’s Seattle HQ. Learn more Find additional information at https://www.read.ai/.

About Us:At Read AI, we are a rapidly growing, venture-backed startup dedicated to leveraging artificial intelligence to transform the way individuals engage with information. Our innovative product empowers users to efficiently summarize, enhance, and consolidate data from meetings, chats, and emails, ultimately saving time and enhancing productivity. With over a million active monthly users, we are on a continuous growth trajectory and are seeking passionate individuals who share our commitment to innovation and making a meaningful impact.We prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where every voice is heard and valued. We warmly welcome candidates from all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences to apply.The Role:As a Backend Software Engineer for Enterprise Applications at Read AI, you will be instrumental in developing and maintaining the backend services that drive our enterprise product offerings. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and deploy scalable and dependable backend solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of our enterprise clients.

About Us:Read AI is at the forefront of productivity-driven AI, dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations to enhance their workflows across meetings, messages, and emails. Our innovative solutions seamlessly integrate with platforms like Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Zoom, Slack, Hubspot, and Salesforce, transforming how teams collaborate and connect by offering an AI copilot wherever they are.Recently, we successfully completed a $50 million Series B funding round led by Smash Capital, with ongoing support from our valued investors Madrona and Goodwater Capital. With a total investment of $81 million secured just six months after our Series A, we are poised for rapid growth. If you thrive on making a significant impact through early and frequent deliveries, we invite you to be part of our expanding team!The Role:As a Backend Software Engineer at Read AI, your expertise will play a crucial role in the functionality, scalability, and reliability of our offerings. You will be part of a team that manages the service layer, encompassing authentication/authorization, account management, third-party integrations, data processing orchestration, database management, and data APIs.Responsibilities:Work closely with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable and reliable backend services and APIs that support our platform.Take full ownership of key system components from the initial concept through deployment and ongoing maintenance.Adhere to quality assurance practices, including unit and integration testing.Implement robust authentication and authorization methods to safeguard data security and privacy.Enhance data processing pipelines and storage solutions for optimal performance.Seamlessly integrate external services and data sources into our platform.Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve infrastructure and operational issues to maximize uptime and reliability.Continuously assess and adopt best practices, tools, and technologies to improve the scalability, reliability, and maintainability of our systems.Requirements:Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science/Engineering, or a minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience.Demonstrated proficiency in backend development with one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, or similar.

About Read AI:At Read AI, we’re transforming team collaboration by infusing intelligence into every conversation. Our innovative platform enhances productivity across meetings, messages, and emails, enabling work to be executed more efficiently and with an enhanced focus. We seamlessly integrate with various tools such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Slack, and more, ensuring teams remain synchronized and progressive, whether they are co-located or distributed across different time zones.Supported by $81 million in funding from esteemed investors including Smash Capital, Madrona, and Goodwater Capital, Read AI is on a growth trajectory. If you are passionate about shaping the future of AI-driven collaboration and wish to make a significant impact in a product-focused startup, we would love to connect with you.The Role:As a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Frontend at Read AI, your work will directly influence how users engage with our platform. This pivotal role is essential for enhancing the user experience at Read through impactful features and improvements. Utilizing Typescript and React, you will contribute to our reporting application, billing system, and native note-taking apps (Zoom, Meet, and Teams), as well as Read’s browser extensions.In this position, you will play a key role in both developing new features and guiding the direction of our product roadmap.Responsibilities:Translate product specifications and visual designs from Figma into new features.Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable, maintainable APIs.Design and develop responsive, accessible user interfaces that function seamlessly on various devices and browsers.Advocate for and implement best practices in frontend development, focusing on code quality, testing, and performance optimization.Offer insightful feedback to the product team throughout the development lifecycle.Take ownership of specific product workstreams, driving them forward to make a notable impact on Read's future.Requirements:Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science/Engineering (preferred) with 5-7+ years of relevant industry experience.Demonstrated experience in frontend development, with in-depth knowledge of Typescript and React.Strong grasp of modern web development practices and responsive design principles.

About Us:At Read AI, we are an innovative and rapidly growing venture-backed startup dedicated to transforming how individuals interact with information through artificial intelligence. Our platform enhances productivity by summarizing, augmenting, and aggregating data from meetings, chats, and emails, ultimately saving our users valuable time. With over one million active users monthly, we are on an exciting journey of expansion and are seeking passionate individuals who share our commitment to innovation and making a meaningful impact.We embrace diversity and inclusivity in our work environment, valuing the unique perspectives and experiences of every team member. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities.The Role:As a Senior Software Engineer within our Enterprise Applications team at Read AI, you will be pivotal in developing and maintaining the backend services that drive our enterprise product solutions. Your collaboration with cross-functional teams will be essential as you design, develop, and deploy scalable and reliable backend solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of our enterprise clients.Responsibilities:Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect and develop scalable and reliable backend services and APIs for our enterprise clients.Take ownership of vital components of our enterprise systems from conception through deployment and ongoing maintenance.Develop features that enhance the management and monitoring capabilities of our platform for enterprise IT administrators.Implement quality assurance best practices, including unit and integration testing.Establish robust authentication and authorization mechanisms to safeguard data security and user privacy.Optimize data processing pipelines and storage solutions to accommodate enterprise-level data requirements.Seamlessly integrate third-party services and data sources into our platform.Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve infrastructure and operational issues to guarantee maximum uptime and reliability for our enterprise customers.Continuously assess and implement best practices, tools, and technologies to enhance the scalability, reliability, and maintainability of our systems.

Join Read AI:At Read AI, we are transforming teamwork by infusing intelligence into every conversation. Our innovative platform enhances productivity across meetings, messages, and emails, enabling teams to work more efficiently and with greater concentration. We integrate seamlessly with leading tools like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Slack, and others, ensuring teams remain synchronized, whether in the same location or separated by time zones.With a solid backing of $81 million from prestigious investors including Smash Capital, Madrona, and Goodwater Capital, Read AI is on an exciting growth trajectory. If you are passionate about shaping the future of AI-driven collaboration and eager to make a significant impact at a rapidly evolving startup, we want to hear from you!Your Role:We are looking for a Fullstack Software Engineer to join our dynamic team at Read AI. In this position, you will design, build, and maintain scalable web and desktop applications, handling both frontend and backend systems. You will work closely with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers to create top-notch user experiences and robust backend services that power our AI-based platform.

Join Read AI as a Staff Software Engineer specializing in Frontend development! In this exciting role, you will be part of a dynamic team that is passionate about building cutting-edge applications that redefine how AI is integrated into everyday user experiences. You will work closely with Product Managers and Designers to develop high-quality web applications that are not only functional but also visually appealing.

About the Role:Join our dynamic Mobile Team at Read AI, where we are on a mission to capture and process high-value audio data for our innovative applications. We are dedicated to delivering intelligent, real-time insights across diverse use cases, and we thrive on creativity, collaboration, and technical excellence. Our mobile applications for iOS and Android empower users to capture audio instantly and receive AI-generated transcripts and summaries in real time, ensuring they remain present and engaged in conversations. As we broaden user interactions with Read AI, we are committed to crafting a seamless cross-device experience, allowing users to record, watch, and access Read AI wherever they are.We are seeking a Senior Mobile Engineer who will take significant ownership of our mobile applications and help shape the future of Read AI. This role is critical in scaling high-performance, AI-driven experiences to a wider audience. You will collaborate closely with product, design, and machine learning teams to develop new capabilities, while also raising the standard through mentorship, technical leadership, and robust engineering practices.If you are passionate about creating fast, reliable mobile products and making a real-world impact through AI, we would love to hear from you!Key Responsibilities:Lead major feature areas end-to-end on both iOS (Swift, SwiftUI) and Android (Kotlin, Jetpack Compose), from technical design to implementation, testing, rollout, and iteration.Drive the development of new mobile features and product enhancements, coordinating execution and aligning stakeholders on scope, tradeoffs, and timelines.Enhance real-time audio capture and processing across platforms, utilizing AVFoundation (iOS) and Android audio frameworks to ensure high-quality recordings and accurate transcriptions.Optimize app performance, reliability, battery efficiency, and latency to deliver smooth, real-time AI-powered transcription and summarization.Design and implement AI-driven mobile interactions, including chat-based experiences that enable users to explore, query, and act on meeting reports and insights.Collaborate closely with product, design, and ML teams to prototype and launch innovative mobile UX patterns for conversational AI, making complex information intuitive, fast, and actionable.Evolve mobile architecture patterns, ensuring scalability and maintainability.

About the Role:Join our dynamic Mobile Team at Read AI, where we harness cutting-edge technology to capture and process valuable audio data that fuels our innovative applications. Our mission is to provide smarter, real-time insights across various use cases, enhancing engagement and productivity for thousands of users daily. We thrive in an environment of creativity, collaboration, and technical excellence, focusing on versatile mobile experiences that make a difference.Our iOS and Android applications empower users to capture audio effortlessly and receive AI-generated transcripts and summaries in real time, ensuring that they remain engaged and present during conversations. As we expand the ways in which users interact with Read AI, we are dedicated to creating a seamless cross-device experience, allowing users to record, view, and access Read AI wherever they are.We are on the lookout for a talented iOS/Android Software Engineer to spearhead the development of our mobile applications and contribute to the future of Read AI. This role is crucial in scaling high-performance, AI-driven experiences to reach a wider audience. If you are passionate about building fast, reliable mobile products that make a real-world impact through AI, we want to hear from you!

Join Hive, a pioneering leader in cloud-based AI solutions, as a Senior Backend Software Engineer. We are on a mission to empower developers across the globe with cutting-edge AI technology. In this role, you will play a crucial part in launching innovative products and features, tackling the challenges of scalability, and creating robust web-based APIs from scratch. We seek candidates who are not only technically skilled but also passionate about building exceptional products and crafting clean, maintainable code. If you're ready to contribute to transformative AI solutions, we want to hear from you!

P-940 (Position Location is open to both our Seattle & Bellevue offices.) At Databricks, we are passionate about empowering data teams to tackle some of the world's most challenging problems, from detecting security threats to developing life-saving cancer treatments. We achieve this by creating and managing the leading data and AI infrastructure platform, allowing our customers to concentrate on the critical challenges central to their missions. Founded in 2013 by the original creators of Apache Spark, Databricks has rapidly transformed from a small office in Berkeley, California, into a global entity with over 1,000 employees. We are trusted by thousands of organizations, ranging from startups to Fortune 100 companies, with their mission-critical workloads, establishing us as one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies worldwide. Our engineering teams are dedicated to building highly technical products that address significant real-world needs. We continuously push the boundaries of data and AI technology while maintaining the resilience, security, and scalability necessary for our customers' success on our platform. We operate one of the largest software platforms, managing millions of virtual machines, generating terabytes of logs, and processing exabytes of data daily. At this scale, we frequently encounter faults in cloud hardware, networks, and operating systems, and our software must effectively shield our customers from such issues. As a Backend Software Engineer, you will collaborate closely with your team and product management to prioritize, design, implement, test, and maintain microservices for the Databricks platform and products. Responsibilities include writing software in Scala/Java, building data pipelines (Apache Spark, Apache Kafka), integrating with third-party applications, and interacting with cloud APIs (AWS, Azure, CloudFormation, Terraform). Potential teams you may join include: Data Science and Machine Learning Infrastructure: Develop services and infrastructure at the intersection of machine learning and distributed systems, empowering our flagship collaborative workspace, notebooks, IDE integrations, and project management tools. Our technology also facilitates machine learning at scale through tools for environment management, distributed training, and managing the ML lifecycle via MLflow. Compute Fabric: Create the resource management infrastructure that supports all big data and machine learning workloads on the Databricks platform, ensuring robustness, flexibility, and security.

Join Aerostrat as a Senior Backend Engineer where you will play a pivotal role in developing robust, scalable backend systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative software solutions that drive our business objectives. This position is perfect for someone who is passionate about technology and eager to contribute to high-impact projects.

Important Note: We can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship. This includes U.S. citizens and Green Card holders.About Evertune AI:Evertune is at the forefront of creating the first AI discovery platform tailored for modern marketers. In a landscape where large language models (LLMs) are becoming essential for insights and recommendations, we empower brands to decipher AI narratives about their performance, competitive positioning, and visibility in AI-driven responses. Our platform transforms complex AI behaviors into actionable strategies, enabling marketing teams to make rapid and informed decisions that fuel growth.Founded by industry veterans who played pivotal roles in scaling The Trade Desk into a premier ad tech leader, we possess extensive knowledge in digital advertising, data analytics, and high-growth scenarios. We are trailblazing a new territory that intersects AI, SEO, and brand strategy.With a $15M Series A funding round led by Felicis Ventures, alongside contributions from Eniac, NextView, Roger Ehrenberg, and key figures from OpenAI, Google, Meta, and Uber, we are positioned for rapid growth as we develop the first enterprise-grade AI marketing suite.Supported by top-tier venture capitalists and trusted by innovative brands, we have the capacity to scale — but our true essence lies in our culture. We act swiftly, think creatively, and embrace the best ideas regardless of hierarchy. If you are passionate about shaping the future of brand growth in the AI era, you will excel here.Your Team:You will be integrating into Evertune's software engineering team, a close-knit and dynamic group, primarily based in Seattle and New York City. Despite spanning different time zones, we maintain strong alignment and shared urgency. Our engineers are focused on delivering at high speed: we prioritize rapid deployment, meticulous attention to detail, and genuinely enjoy collaborative development.As a key early hire, you will influence not only our coding practices but also our growth strategies, communication methods, and scaling processes.Your Role:You will assume deep technical ownership of the backend systems that drive our AI Discovery platform, working at the cutting edge of evaluating and applying LLMs to real-world challenges. This encompasses designing distributed systems, defining our cloud and infrastructure strategies, optimizing AI integrations, and making architectural choices that facilitate swift and reliable scaling.You are primarily a software engineer — someone with a profound understanding of building robust software systems — but you are equally enthusiastic about working at the infrastructure level. You appreciate how a solid and scalable infrastructure can enhance software performance.

Integrate develops program management software for complex hardware projects, serving organizations in deep tech sectors like aerospace, robotics, and autonomous vehicles. The platform connects vendors, customers, and partners to streamline collaboration across company boundaries. By reducing manual work and communication barriers, Integrate supports teams working on demanding technical challenges. The company addresses the unique needs of hardware development, where traditional software often falls short. Integrate's solutions focus on improving coordination and communication for both internal teams and external stakeholders, helping organizations innovate more quickly and reliably. Role overview The Senior Backend Engineer will focus on building and scaling the infrastructure layer of Integrate’s platform. This position centers on new development, not maintenance. The work involves tackling distributed systems challenges, large-scale data federation, and architectural design to support an expanding customer base. Engineers at Integrate collaborate closely, make decisions quickly, and value technical rigor. Experience with large-scale systems, such as cloud migrations, distributed data pipelines, microservices, or event-driven architectures, is especially relevant for this role. Key responsibilities Design and scale distributed backend systems that process high-throughput, real-time data with complex dependencies. Profile and debug Go and Rust services to resolve performance issues. Contribute to data federation architecture, including S3 integration, graduation pipelines, and downstream data services. Develop and refine gRPC service interfaces and REST/JSON APIs for both internal and external use. Work with SQL and NoSQL databases, focusing on schema design, query optimization, and ensuring data durability. Collaborate with platform engineers and technical leads on infrastructure decisions. Instrument, monitor, and debug production systems, including participation in on-call rotations, root cause analysis, and incident management. Tech stack Main development uses Go, with Python for tooling and data workflows. The stack includes gRPC, REST/JSON, GraphQL, PostgreSQL, NoSQL databases, and Kubernetes-managed infrastructure. Infrastructure as code is managed with Terraform. Location This position is based in Seattle, WA.

Who We AreLightning AI is the innovative force behind PyTorch Lightning. Established in 2019, we offer a comprehensive platform designed for the seamless development, training, and deployment of AI systems, transforming ideas from research into production with minimal friction.Following our merger with Voltage Park, a cutting-edge neocloud and AI Factory, we combine developer-centric software with cost-effective, large-scale computing capabilities. Our tools empower teams to explore, train, and conduct production inferences while ensuring built-in security, observability, and control.We cater to solo researchers, startups, and large enterprises alike. With a global presence that includes offices in New York City, San Francisco, Seattle, and London, we are supported by leading investors such as Coatue, Index Ventures, Bain Capital Ventures, and Firstminute.Our ValuesMove Fast: We act swiftly and with precision, breaking down significant challenges into manageable steps.Focus: We tackle one objective at a time, working collaboratively to deliver features with meticulous attention to detail.Balance: We recognize that sustained performance is rooted in rest and recovery, promoting a healthy work-life balance to keep our team thriving.Craftsmanship: Innovation is driven by excellence. We take pride in mastering our craft, ensuring every detail is significant.Minimal: Simplicity fuels our innovation. We strive to eliminate complexity through discipline, honing in on what genuinely matters.What We're Looking ForWe seek a talented Backend Engineer to enhance and scale the Lightning AI platform, working across frontend, CLI, API, billing, security, and integrations. The ideal candidate will take ownership of critical features and lead development from inception to completion while collaborating with a skilled team of engineers, product managers, and designers. You will move from proof of concept to release, emphasizing speed, quality, and iterative improvement.This is an exciting opportunity to create transformative technology that will revolutionize the machine-learning landscape!This is a hybrid role based in our Redmond office with an in-office requirement of 2 days per week. The salary for this position ranges from $120,000 to $250,000.

Join Our Team as a Senior Backend Engineer (Golang & AI Automation)Location: Seattle, WA (Hybrid) or Remote (US-based) Job Type: Full-time Salary Range: $140,000 – $180,000 / yearAbout the Opportunityeqltech is proud to partner with an innovative seed-stage startup in Seattle that is revolutionizing the workplace with advanced automation solutions.Picture a future where intricate workflows are simplified through the mere act of screen recording. Our client is creating the technology that transforms video inputs into dynamic, automated workflows powered by cutting-edge AI.This position offers a unique