Software Engineer, Backend

Serval Inc

$130K — $180K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience as a backend-focused software engineer.
  • Experience with zero-to-one product development.
  • Strong focus on user experience in design decisions.
  • Exceptional communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.
  • Degree in Computer Science or related engineering field.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the CTO to build new product capabilities from scratch.
  • Champion user experience by integrating user insights into design.
  • Establish foundational system architecture and select key technologies.
  • Contribute to the launch of V1 of the Serval platform and roadmap fulfillment.
  • Set and uphold engineering best practices; mentor junior engineers.

Benefits

  • Impact: Play a crucial role in shaping the success of the company.
  • Growth: Opportunity to develop a new AI product with experienced support.
  • Culture: Join a fun, innovative environment that values ownership and accountability.
Full Job Description
Role Overview

As a Senior Software Engineer, Backend at Serval, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our platform. You will be responsible for building the foundational components of our technology, with your contributions being crucial to the success of our product.

What You'll Do
  • Work closely with our CTO to build new product capabilities from the ground up.
  • Be a champion for user experience, incorporating a deep understanding of our users to guide design decisions alongside the founding team.
  • Set the foundational system architecture and select key technologies for the codebase.
  • Help us ship V1 of Serval and deliver on our technical and product roadmap.
  • Help establish engineering best practices and standards within the team. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of technical excellence.


What You'll Need
  • 4+ years of experience as a backend focused software engineer.
  • Experience with zero-to-one development: You should have built new products or systems from the ground up.
  • Deep appreciation for and commitment to delivering outstanding user experiences.
  • Exceptional communication skills and a proven ability to work cross-functionally.
  • Comfortable with the pace and ambiguity of a fast-growing startup environment.
  • Degree in Computer Science or a related engineering field.


Nice to Have
  • Experience with some of the technologies in our stack: Go, GRPC, Kubernetes, React, Typescript, AWS and Terraform.
  • Early-stage experience at a startup.
  • Experience building applied AI products.


What We Offer
  • Impact: Be a key player in shaping the success of our product and company.
  • Growth: Build a fundamentally new AI product offering with the support of our experienced team and investors. Grow rapidly with the company.
  • Culture: Join a culture that values innovation, ownership, accountability, and fun.

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