Senior Software Engineer (Primarily Backend)

Wild Zebra; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in the company

Benefits package

Job summary

Wild Zebra is seeking a senior software engineer to design, build, and maintain backend services in Python, develop APIs and data models, and manage cloud infrastructure with Terraform. You will integrate LLMs into production and contribute to web apps built with TypeScript and React, playing a critical role in product development.

This onsite role is based in Seattle. We value experience with distributed AI systems and a passion for EdTech, with a strong emphasis on performance, reliability,

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or related technical field.
• 6+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Already living in the Seattle area; we are not offering relocation assistance.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain backend services in Python.
• Design and develop APIs, data models, and application architecture.
• Manage and evolve cloud infrastructure using Terraform.
• Integrate LLMs and AI services into production systems.
• Improve performance, reliability, monitoring, testing, and deployment.
• Contribute to web applications built with TypeScript and React.
• Be an integral part of the product development.

Skills

Python backend

APIs

Data models

Terraform

LLMs integration

Testing & deployment

TypeScript

React

Cloud infrastructure

Education

BS in Computer Science

Tools

Python

Terraform

AWS

TypeScript

React

Job description

Compensation: $150,000–$180,000 + equity

Wild Zebra is a two-year-old AI-powered EdTech startup that recently raised its second round of funding. We are building a personalized AI-powered learning partner for students in grades 2-12. Our software is used by schools and students across the country, and we are building systems that support a new generation of AI-powered learning.

Our engineering team is under 10 engineers. This role is based in Seattle and is primarily in-office.

What you\'ll do

Design, build, and maintain backend services in Python.

Design and develop APIs, data models, and application architecture.

Manage and evolve cloud infrastructure using Terraform.

Integrate LLMs and AI services into production systems.

Improve performance, reliability, monitoring, testing, and deployment.

Contribute to web applications built with TypeScript and React.

Be an integral part of the product development.

Requirements

BS in Computer Science or related technical field.

6+ years of professional software engineering experience.

Already living in the Seattle area; we are not offering relocation assistance.

Nice to Have

Experience Building products with LLMs or other AI technologies.

Designing distributed or asynchronous systems.

Working in education technology.

Compensation and Benefits

$150,000–$180,000 base salary, depending on experience.

Significant equity component. Benefits package and paid time off.