Software Engineer, Backend

About the role

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.

Key responsibilities

• 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.

Required profile

• 4+ years of experience as a backend‑focused software engineer.
• Experience with zero‑to‑one development, having built new products or systems from the ground up.
• Deep appreciation for and commitment to delivering outstanding user experiences.
• Exceptional communication skills and 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.

Required skills

• Go
• gRPC
• Kubernetes
• React
• TypeScript
• AWS
• Terraform

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 support from an experienced team and investors.
• Culture: Join a culture that values innovation, ownership, accountability, and fun.