Senior Software Engineer — AI-Driven Backend

Tovala; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible paid time off

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401k with match

Free Tovala Smart Oven

Paid holidays

Recognition programs

Continued learning stipend

Job summary

A leading food-tech company in Chicago, Tovala, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and maintain backend systems and help reshape the digital experience. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of backend development experience, are comfortable integrating AI tools into their workflow, and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. This position offers a salary between $130,000 and $160,000, with flexible paid time off and comprehensive benefits, including a free Tovala Smart Oven and discounted meals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience focused on backend development.
• Experience with AI-assisted software development workflows.
• Strong fundamentals in systems design and architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain backend systems and services for Tovala's software products.
• Scope work, make technical decisions, and implement solutions independently.
• Collaborate directly with stakeholders and other engineers to define solutions.

Skills

Backend development

AI-assisted development

Systems design and architecture

Problem-solving

Frontend work (React, TypeScript)

Communication skills

Tools

Go

AWS

Job description

A leading food-tech company in Chicago, Tovala, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and maintain backend systems and help reshape the digital experience. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of backend development experience, are comfortable integrating AI tools into their workflow, and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. This position offers a salary between $130,000 and $160,000, with flexible paid time off and comprehensive benefits, including a free Tovala Smart Oven and discounted meals.