Senior Backend Engineer – AI-Powered Ad Platform

TextNow

San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 148,700 - 298,800

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Free phone service
Employee stock options
Unlimited vacation
Health, dental, and vision benefits

Job summary

TextNow is seeking an experienced Software Engineer for its San Francisco office. You will build scalable backend services that power core TextNow experiences for millions of users. You'll collaborate with a team of builders and problem-solvers focused on delivering customer-driven solutions.

The ideal candidate has over 4 years of experience, strong technical skills, and a collaborative mindset.

TextNow offers competitive salaries, benefits like unlimited vacation, and a commitment to work-life balance.

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience in a product-focused software engineering environment.
  • Ability to independently drive projects and manage ambiguity.
  • Strong understanding of databases, APIs, and backend architectures.
  • Interest in AI, automation, and emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Build scalable backend services and APIs.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions.
  • Contribute to architecture and long-term platform strategy.
  • Identify and resolve performance and scalability challenges.

Skills

Professional software engineering experience
Strong computer science fundamentals
Proficiency in modern programming languages
Experience building distributed systems
Strong communication skills
Collaborative mindset
Familiarity with cloud infrastructure
Interest in AI and automation

Job description

TextNow is seeking an experienced Software Engineer for its San Francisco office. You will build scalable backend services that power core TextNow experiences for millions of users. You'll collaborate with a team of builders and problem-solvers focused on delivering customer-driven solutions.

The ideal candidate has over 4 years of experience, strong technical skills, and a collaborative mindset.

TextNow offers competitive salaries, benefits like unlimited vacation, and a commitment to work-life balance.

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