Senior Software Engineer

Harnham; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% bonus

Equity

Job summary

A leading AI-driven organization is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Chicago, IL, offering a hybrid work model. The ideal candidate has 6-7 years of experience, with strong backend development skills. Responsibilities include developing backend systems, integrating AI models, and mentoring junior engineers. The position offers a competitive compensation package of $200K base salary plus bonuses and equity, aimed at driving next-generation voice technology across industries.

Qualifications

• 6–7 years of software engineering experience.
• Strong CS fundamentals in data structures and algorithms.
• Expertise in AWS and containerized environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend services and APIs for real‑time voice applications.
• Architect secure, scalable systems for high‑concurrency environments.
• Implement solutions in AWS ecosystems.

Skills

Backend development proficiency

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Experience with AWS services

Knowledge of data structures

Experience with containerized environments

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Postgres

Job description

This range is provided by Harnham. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$180,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)

Compensation: $200K base + 15% bonus + equity

We are working with a leading AI‑driven organization that is building next‑generation voice technology to transform customer engagement across healthcare, finance, retail, and e‑commerce. Backed by top‑tier investors and trusted by Fortune 50 enterprises, this company is on a mission to combine human authenticity with AI to deliver personalized, scalable interactions.

This is an opportunity to join a high‑growth team at a pivotal stage, contributing to the architecture and backend services of an innovative agentic voice platform with significant healthcare applications.

Role Overview

As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll design and build scalable backend systems, integrate AI models into production, and collaborate with ML engineers and product teams to deliver cutting‑edge solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend services and APIs for real‑time voice applications
• Architect secure, scalable systems for high‑concurrency environments
• Work across backend and some frontend layers (full‑stack experience is a plus)
• Implement solutions in AWS ecosystems (EKS, Lambda, S3)
• Optimize data models and pipelines using Postgres
• Collaborate with ML engineers and DevOps teams
• Mentor junior engineers and establish best practices in coding, testing, and CI/CD

Requirements

• 6–7+ years of software engineering experience
• Strong CS fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, architecture)
• Expertise in AWS services and containerized environments (Docker/Kubernetes)
• Proficiency in backend development (Java, Python, or similar)
• Exposure to frontend frameworks is a plus
• Familiarity with distributed systems and high‑performance architectures
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills

If this opportunity sounds like it could be a good match, feel free to apply!

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