Software Engineer, Backend

Serval Inc.; San Francisco (CA); Presencial; USD 140.000 - 210.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Impact on product

Growth opportunities

Innovative culture

Descripción de la vacante

Serval Inc. is searching for a Senior Software Engineer, Backend to help shape the future of our AI-native automation platform in a high-growth environment in San Francisco.

You will build foundational backend components, architect scalable systems, and partner with the CTO to launch new product capabilities. You will champion user-centric design, collaborate cross-functionally with product, design, and engineering, and mentor junior engineers as we define the engineering culture for Serval.

Formación

• 4+ years of experience as a backend-focused software engineer.
• Experience with zero-to-one development: built new products or systems from the ground up.
• Strong focus on delivering outstanding user experiences.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
• Comfortable with the pace and ambiguity of a fast-growing startup environment.
• Degree in Computer Science or a related engineering field.

Responsabilidades

• Work closely with the CTO to build new product capabilities from the ground up.
• Champion user experience by incorporating user needs into design decisions with the founding team.
• Set foundational system architecture and select key technologies for the codebase.
• Help ship V1 of Serval and deliver on the technical and product roadmap.
• Establish engineering best practices and standards; mentor junior engineers and foster technical excellence.

Conocimientos

Backend development

Zero-to-one development

User experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Go

GRPC

Kubernetes

React

Typescript

AWS

Terraform

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Herramientas

Go

GRPC

Kubernetes

React

Typescript

AWS

Terraform

Descripción del empleo

Who We Are

Serval is an AI-native automation platform transforming how enterprises operate. We build intelligent agents that understand real-world workflows and execute them end-to-end \u2014 replacing manual processes and rigid legacy systems with adaptive, learning software. Founded in early 2024, Serval is already trusted by companies like Fox, Notion, Perplexity, Vercel, and Brex to automate high-volume, high-friction operational work across their organizations.

At the core of Serval is an agentic AI platform that turns natural language into production-grade workflows. Our agents don’t just respond to requests — they reason, take action across systems, and continuously improve with usage. What began with operational use cases has quickly evolved into a horizontal AI automation layer used across IT, HR, Finance, Security, Legal, and Engineering.

Our mission is to eliminate repetitive, manual work across the enterprise and give teams leverage through intelligent automation. Long term, we’re building the universal AI operations layer — a system of agents that sits across business functions and runs the workflows that keep modern companies moving.

We’re backed by leading investors including Sequoia Capital, Redpoint Ventures, Meritech, First Round, General Catalyst, Elad Gil, and others.

Role Overview

As a Senior Software Engineer, Backend at Serval, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our platform. You will be responsible for building the foundational components of our technology, with your contributions being crucial to the success of our product.

What You\'ll Do

• Work closely with our CTO to build new product capabilities from the ground up.


• Be a champion for user experience, incorporating a deep understanding of our users to guide design decisions alongside the founding team.


• Set the foundational system architecture and select key technologies for the codebase.


• Help us ship V1 of Serval and deliver on our technical and product roadmap.


• Help establish engineering best practices and standards within the team. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of technical excellence.

What You\'ll Need

• 4+ years of experience as a backend focused software engineer.


• Experience with zero-to-one development: You should have built new products or systems from the ground up.


• Deep appreciation for and commitment to delivering outstanding user experiences.


• Exceptional communication skills and a proven ability to work cross-functionally.


• Comfortable with the pace and ambiguity of a fast-growing startup environment.


• Degree in Computer Science or a related engineering field.

Nice to Have

• Experience with some of the technologies in our stack: Go, GRPC, Kubernetes, React, Typescript, AWS and Terraform.


• Early-stage experience at a startup.


• Experience building applied AI products.

What We Offer

• Impact: Be a key player in shaping the success of our product and company.


• Growth: Build a fundamentally new AI product offering with the support of our experienced team and investors. Grow rapidly with the company.


• Culture: Join a culture that values innovation, ownership, accountability, and fun.