Software Engineer - AI

Wayvia (formerly PriceSpider); Irvine (CA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company is seeking a Software Engineer to design and scale backend and AI systems. The role involves building data pipelines and optimizing backend systems while working collaboratively with frontend engineers in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have strong proficiency in Node.js, TypeScript, and Python, and a passion for problem-solving. This remote position provides a salary range of $100,000-120,000 and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Flexible work-from-home arrangements

401K Match

Flexible vacation

Medical/Dental/Vision

16 weeks of paid parental leave (US)

Technical stipend

Professional development programs

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Node.js/TypeScript and Python is essential.
• Hands-on experience with web crawling frameworks required.
• Practical experience with LLMs and AI pipeline integration.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain backend APIs and orchestration services.
• Build data pipelines to ingest and enrich product data.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers to deliver APIs.

Skills

Node.js

TypeScript

Python

Web crawling frameworks

SQL

Problem-solving

Tools

AWS

GCP

Playwright

ScraperAPI

Job description

At Wayvia, we help the world's top brands stay ahead—using AI, data, and innovation to shape the future of commerce. Whether you're charting a new path or leveling up your journey, Wayvia is where your career can go further. We'd love to meet you.

We help global brands connect with their shoppers in ways that are relevant, respectful, and real. And we do the same for each other—with trust, transparency, and the human connection that makes great work possible.

At Wayvia, you'll find a team that's curious, collaborative, and always up for solving what's next. We move fast, think boldly, and support one another in building something that matters—for our clients, for shoppers, and for each other.

Job Description:

The Software Engineer - AI will design, build, and scale backend and AI systems that power Wayvia's product data intelligence platform. This role focuses on large-scale data ingestion, enrichment, and multi-LLM orchestration, ensuring accuracy and real-time insights across millions of products and retailers.

Essential Function & Responsibilities:

• Design and maintain backend APIs and orchestration services using Node.js/Express and Python.
• Build data pipelines (ETL) to ingest, normalize, and enrich product data from multiple retailer and brand sources.
• Develop multi-LLM orchestration flows for product extraction, validation, and semantic enrichment.
• Implement embedding-based similarity search and semantic layers for product discovery and competitive analysis.
• Create resilient web crawling systems with Playwright, ScraperAPI, and proxy management.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers to deliver APIs and data contracts that power Wayvia dashboards.
• Optimize backend systems for scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Strong proficiency in Node.js/TypeScript and Python.
• Hands-on experience with web crawling frameworks (Playwright, ScraperAPI, proxy rotation).
• Practical experience with LLMs, embeddings, or AI pipeline integration.
• Solid knowledge of SQL, Snowflake, or other relational databases.
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and optimization skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment and deliver against deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with LLM orchestration frameworks (LangChain, LlamaIndex, or custom pipelines).
• Familiarity with Price/Stock monitoring, buy-box detection, or product intelligence systems.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Render, Vercel) for scalable deployment.
• Exposure to frontend integration (React, Material UI) for API/data contract alignment.

Benefits:

Wayvia encourages a healthy work-life balance and commitment to employee wellbeing. We are consistently evaluating areas to support and foster a community of engaged employees. Wayvia is an international employer so some benefits offering will vary from country to country, however, below you can see employer sponsored contributions:

• Flexible work-from-home arrangements
• 401K Match
• Flexible vacation
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave (US)
• Technical stipend
• Professional development programs
• Wellness programs

Location:

This is a remote position open to candidates based in the United States.

Compensation:

The salary for this role is $100,000-120,000. Please note that our salary ranges are based on current market data and the offered compensation may vary based on experience, skills, location, and other factors permitted by law.

Wayvia is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity.