Senior Software Engineer

Seekr

$120K — $145K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in Software Engineering supporting large-scale distributed systems
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent work experience
  • Expert knowledge in technologies including Python, Postgres, and RESTful API design
  • Familiarity with containerization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
  • Proficiency in microservices architecture and testing methodologies
  • Strong collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams
  • Experience using AI coding assistants to improve productivity

Responsibilities

  • Ship high-quality, production-ready features with engineering teams
  • Provide empathetic leadership and mentorship within the organization
  • Drive technical decision-making and establish best practices
  • Collaborate with Product, QA, and business partners on solutions
  • Break down abstract concepts into actionable engineering tasks

Benefits

  • Opportunity for significant impact from day one
  • Collaborate directly with a skilled team of engineers and scientists
  • Contribute to fast-paced, evolving product development
  • Work in a 'no bystanders' environment encouraging active participation and contribution
Full Job Description
About the Opportunity:

We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to help grow our system! You will be working with a smart team of machine learning scientists and software developers on applications and tools that power Seekr's AI products, agents, and tools. You'll have the opportunity to have an outsized impact from the beginning, and to work with other members of the team to ensure the architecture is scalable and reliable. You'll work closely with other members of our Engineering Team to refine our applications, ensuring they are performant, scalable, and built to last.

The Impact
At Seekr, we move fast and value "open thinkers"-engineers who can pivot quickly as product evolves. From day one, you'll be a key contributor in a "no bystanders" environment, collaborating directly with Back-end and DevOps peers to ship lightning-fast web experiences. You will have a significant voice in *how* we build, helping us delight millions of users worldwide while sharpening your own expertise.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Work closely with engineers to ship high-quality, production-ready features
  • Provide empathetic leadership and mentorship across the organization
  • Drive sound technical decision-making and help establish engineering best practices
  • Collaborate with Product, QA, and business partners to develop creative, practical solutions
  • Scope and break down abstract ideas into well-defined, actionable engineering work

Skills and Qualifications:
  • 5+ years in Software Engineering supporting large-scale distributed systems.
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or a similar field, or equivalent work experience.
  • Expert knowledge in the following technologies:
    • Python
    • Postgres or a similar RDBMS
    • RESTful API design or Fast API
    • Containerization - Docker and Kubernetes preferred
    • Microservices and Distributed Systems
    • Testing and test-driven development
    • Kafka or similar streaming/queueing technology
  • Strong collaborative skills, with both technical and non-technical groups
  • Proficient in using AI Coding assistants such as Claude Code, Codex, or Cursor to enhance productivity and code quality.
  • Agile mindset, with experience in Scrum, CI/CD, and Git.
  • Experience effectively utilizing AI technologies and tools (e.g., large language models, agents, etc.) to enhance workflows

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