Backend Software Engineer II (AI Specialization)

Cacheflow; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cacheflow is looking for a Backend Software Engineer II (AI Specialization) based in Austin, Texas. In this role, you'll design and iterate AI agents that enhance user experiences and help with store management actions through intelligent interactions.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, 3+ years in software development with a focus on AI, and strong skills in Go programming. The role offers a hybrid work model with opportunities for collaboration and innovation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of backend or full-stack software development experience, ideally focusing on AI/MCP/A2A systems.
• Strong programming skills in Go.
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and data integration.

Responsibilities

• Design and build AI agents that interact with data to drive automation.
• Develop features for natural language queries in the BigCommerce control panel.
• Collaborate with product designers and NLP experts for conversational experiences.

Skills

Programming skills in Go

Problem-solving

Collaboration skills

Experience with LLMs

Education

BS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

APIs

LangChain

Semantic Kernel

Job description

Backend Software Engineer II (AI Specialization)

BigCommerce is seeking a Backend Software Engineer II (AI Specialization) to help us explore, prototype, and build powerful product experiences using intelligent AI agents.

You’ll be at the forefront of defining how users interact with our products through natural language, by designing agent-based systems that unify and act on data from various Commerce products (BigCommerce, Makeswift, B2B and B2C) and partner systems.

What You’ll Do

• Design, build, and iterate on AI agents that interact with data across BigCommerce and partner ecosystems to drive automation.
• Connect agents to MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers that interact with various backend systems (APIs, Databases, etc.) to surface their capabilities to the AI agents to drive powerful and intuitive user experiences.
• Build AI agents that can assist with store management actions, by interpreting user intent and calling necessary APIs.
• Develop and integrate AI assistant features directly into the BigCommerce control panel to support natural language queries and actions.
• Collaborate with product designers and NLP experts to deliver intuitive, useful, and delightful conversational experiences.
• Quickly build proof‑of‑concept solutions to validate relevant user stories.
• Contribute to internal tooling and frameworks that support LLM fine‑tuning, prompt engineering, and safe action execution.

Who Are You

• 3+ years of experience in backend or full‑stack software development, ideally with a focus on AI/MCP/A2A systems.
• BS or higher degree in Computer Science or related technical field.
• Strong and proven programming skills in Go.
• Experience working with LLMs (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.) and building agentic AI applications.
• Understanding of prompt engineering concepts.
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and data integration across systems.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to work in a fast‑paced, exploratory environment.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills in cross‑functional teams.
• Strong preference toward execution and delivery.

Preferred

• Experience with e‑commerce platforms or SaaS product development.
• Background in conversational AI or natural language processing.
• Familiarity with prompt engineering and chaining tools (LangChain, Semantic Kernel, etc.).
• Previous work with rules‑based systems, automation tools, or AI copilots.

Work Where You Thrive

For candidates based in the Austin or Atlanta metro area, the position follows a hybrid work model with three days per week in the office, balancing focused individual work with meaningful in‑person collaboration.

(Pay Transparency Range: $95,000.00 - $160,000.00)

Compensation Transparency

The national base salary range for this role is posted above in this job post.

Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as relevant experience, skills, qualifications and geographic location. We also consider internal equity to help ensure fair and consistent pay practices across our teams.

Where applicable, this role may also be eligible for variable compensation (such as bonus or commission), equity, and benefits in accordance with local policies. Details will be shared during the hiring process. We are committed to equitable and transparent pay practices that align to market data, internal equity, and individual contribution.

Inclusion and Belonging

At Commerce, we believe that celebrating the unique histories, perspectives and abilities of every employee makes a difference for our company, our customers and our community. We are an equal opportunity employer and the inclusive atmosphere we build together will make room for every person to contribute, grow and thrive.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring experience for all candidates. If you require accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.