Senior Software Engineer

Qodo (formerly Codium); New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Commuter allowance

23 vacation days

Job summary

A tech company specializing in AI tools is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join their Shift-left Solutions team. This role involves designing integrations with developer tools and taking ownership of projects from design to production. Ideal candidates will have 7+ years of experience in backend systems, strong expertise in Python, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving. Opportunities for stock options and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on experience building high-performance backend systems.
• Strong expertise in Python and scalable developer tooling.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement developer-first integrations with modern tools.
• Lead projects from design through production.
• Drive architectural discussions and mentor team members.
• Collaborate across global engineering teams.

Skills

Expertise in Python

Modern backend development practices

Collaborative problem-solving

Experience with AI coding assistants

Tools

PostgreSQL

Redis

GCP

Job description

## About The PositionAt Qodo, we’re building an AI Code Review platform that helps developers move fast, ship with confidence, and elevate code quality across the SDLC through deep, scalable codebase understanding.We’re seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join our Shift-left Solutions team. This team is focused on bringing code review directly into developer workflows – integrating with the tools engineers use every day like Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot, and other AI-powered development environments.This is a foundational role where you’ll help shape how developers interact with code quality tooling, working closely with a collaborative team of senior engineers who value both moving quickly and building thoughtfully**Responsibilities*** **Build developer-first integrations**: Design and implement integrations with modern development tools and AI coding assistants that feel natural and helpful to use* **End-to-End Ownership**: Lead projects from design through production, taking responsibility for technical decisions and their outcomes* **Technical Leadership**: Drive architectural discussions, establish engineering practices, mentor team members, and raise the bar for engineering quality* **Collaborate across teams**: Partner with our engineering teams across the globe to align on architecture and share learnings**Our Technical Stack*** **Backend**: Python, FastAPI* **Data Stores**: PostgreSQL, Redis* **AI/ML**: OpenAI and other LLM integrations* **Infrastructure**: GCP## Requirements* 7+ years of hands-on experience building high-performance backend systems or scalable developer tooling* Strong expertise in Python and modern backend development practices* A collaborative approach to problem-solving and a willingness to share knowledge with teammates* Comfortable in a fast-paced environment where you move quickly without compromising on qualityBonus Points* Familiarity with AI coding assistants (Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, etc.)* Familiarity with GenAI product development* Previous work on early-stage or founding engineering teamsIf you’re excited about the role but not sure you tick every box, please feel comfortable applying. We’d love to hear from you!For this position at Qodo, we offer:* All Qodo team members are also eligible for stock options, reflecting our belief in shared ownership and long-term growth* Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your dependents, with company contributions toward your premiums* 401(k) plan* Commuter Allowance: We support flexible work, and for those who travel to the office two or more times a week, Qodo provides a commuter allowance to cover part of your travel costs* Paid Time-Off: 23 vacation days