Senior Software Engineer

Qodo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI technology company is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join their Shift-left Solutions team in New York. In this foundational role, you will design developer-first integrations with AI coding assistants, lead projects from concept to production, and mentor teammates. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in building high-performance backend systems, a strong proficiency in Python, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role emphasizes collaboration and technical leadership, making it pivotal in shaping code quality tooling.

Qualifications

• 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 while maintaining quality.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement integrations with modern development tools and AI coding assistants.
• Lead projects from design through production; own technical decisions.
• Drive architectural discussions and mentor team members.
• Collaborate with engineering teams across the globe.

Skills

Python

Backend Development Practices

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Tools

FastAPI

PostgreSQL

Redis

GCP

Job description

At 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 quality

Bonus 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 teams

If you’re excited about the role but not sure you tick every box, please feel comfortable applying. We’d love to hear from you!