Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Centari, Inc

$150K — $180K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in Go or another strongly typed language
  • Familiarity with LLMs, knowledge graphs, and semantic search
  • Proven adaptability to cutting-edge technology
  • Hands-on mentality with the ability to work across technical domains
  • Strong collaboration skills in fast-paced settings
  • Experience leading technical projects from inception to completion

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop Centari's core AI technology
  • Collaborate with engineers to write high-quality code
  • Engage with customers to refine product features
  • Drive technology initiatives from concept through execution
  • Skillfully switch between different technical domains as required

Benefits

  • Work at the forefront of AI for knowledge work with active user engagement
  • Enjoy a flat organizational structure that fosters autonomy
  • Receive comprehensive health benefits with 100% employee premium coverage
  • Benefit from a 401(k) match up to 4%
  • Experience a hybrid work culture with covered lunches on in-office days
  • Take advantage of flexible paid time off
Full Job Description
About the Role

We are hiring a Senior Software Engineer, Backend to join our product team. You'll be a key player in designing and building Centari's core AI technology, working alongside engineers who share a bias for action. As one team, you'll write code, shape the product, interact with customers, and drive initiatives from concept to completion.

Our systems are built with Go and React/TypeScript, leveraging cutting-edge LLM technologies across infrastructure, search, and persistence layers. If you're passionate about building impactful LLM applications and thrive on owning complex challenges, we want to hear from you.

Applicant needs to be able to be based in NYC area.

Requirements
  • At least 7+ years of experience building production-ready applications in Go or another strongly typed language.
  • Some experience with or strong interest in LLMs, knowledge graphs, semantic search, and other AI/ML technologies.
  • Proven ability to work with cutting-edge technology and eagerness to learn new skills.
  • Willingness to roll up sleeves and get things done - our engineers are comfortable switching between different technical domains as needed.
  • Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience as a tech lead or driving projects end to end.


Nice to have
  • Experience in enterprise SaaS or with highly regulated industries (e.g., legal, financial services, healthcare).
  • Experience in a startup environment.
  • Specialized experience and skills in either full-stack product development or data/ML infrastructure.


What we offer
  • Build at the frontier of AI for knowledge work, with a highly engaged user base from top firms.
  • Flat organizational structure promoting autonomy and direct impact.
  • Competitive salary and equity in a high-growth startup
  • Comprehensive health benefits (Centari covering 100% of employee premiums)
  • Dental and Vision (Centari covering 75% of employee premiums)
  • 401(k) match up to 4%
  • Hybrid work culture based in NYC (50%), with lunch covered for in-office days
  • Flexible PTO

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