Senior Backend Engineer - Build Scalable AI Systems

Retell AI; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 215,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurance

$70/day DoorDash credit

$200/month wellness reimbursement

$300/month commuter reimbursement

$75/month phone bill reimbursement

$50/month internet reimbursement

Job summary

A leading Voice AI startup is seeking a Senior Software Engineer - Backend to shape the core systems for millions of AI-driven conversations. This role involves working with real-time audio and global telephony, leading complex projects, and collaborating across teams. Preferred candidates should have over two years of backend development experience, particularly in scalable systems. The compensation package ranges from $215,000 to $290,000 annually, along with various benefits including medical coverage and wellness reimbursements.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of backend development experience.
• Strong foundation in computer science fundamentals.
• Experience with scalable, high-performance backend systems.

Responsibilities

• Build foundational architecture for the platform.
• Design scalable backend systems for performance.
• Lead projects from architecture to production.
• Collaborate with teams to create intuitive APIs.
• Support onboarding and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Backend development experience

Scalable systems design

Concurrency and distributed components

Clear communication and collaboration

Education

CS/CE/EE degree or equivalent

Job description

A leading Voice AI startup is seeking a Senior Software Engineer - Backend to shape the core systems for millions of AI-driven conversations. This role involves working with real-time audio and global telephony, leading complex projects, and collaborating across teams. Preferred candidates should have over two years of backend development experience, particularly in scalable systems. The compensation package ranges from $215,000 to $290,000 annually, along with various benefits including medical coverage and wellness reimbursements.