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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** AVANTE INC
- **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Adobe InDesign, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, C Sharp (Programming Language), Code Review, Databases, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Python (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, TypeScript, Build Management, Production Code, Api Design
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/senior-software-engineer-avante-8117127

## About the Role

This is not an ivory tower role - we need someone who enjoys solving problems at the keyboard, shipping features, and making pragmatic technical decisions. You'll bring the judgment and maturity to guide others, but you'll do so while actively building alongside them., * Deep expertise in the backend engineering, with solid working knowledge of the other side

 * Proven track record of delivering complex features end-to-end in production systems
 * Deep experience with TypeScript or other modern application development languages such as Java, C#, or Python.
 * Familiarity with system architecture, API design, and scalable engineering patterns
 * Proficiency with databases (schema design, query optimization, performance tuning)
 * Ability to operate effectively in ambiguity, prioritize well, and balance speed with maintainability
 * Strong communication skills and empathy for both teammates and end users
 * Interest in leveraging AI to enhance user experiences, and openness to using AI tools to boost your own productivity

## Description

Ask any employee to explain their benefits, and you'll likely get a confused shrug. Ask any HR leader if their benefits investment is working, and you'll get an honest "I don't know." For employees, benefits are confusing and overwhelming. For HR and finance leaders, benefits are the second-largest expense, but they lack the visibility to know what's working and what's wasted.

At Avante, we're changing that. We're an AI-native benefits intelligence platform built to turn benefits complexity into clarity. For employees, our agent Carly provides personalized, always-on benefits guidance. For benefits leaders, our agent Ava monitors their entire program, surfaces what needs attention, and delivers strategic intelligence on costs, utilization, and outcomes in seconds. Together, these agents create a closed-loop system where employee engagement data informs benefits strategy, and smarter strategy improves the employee experience.

We're based in Seattle and work 4 days a week in the office (one day remote). We're growing fast, serving enterprise customers like Samsung, Zscaler, and News Corp., We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer who thrives in a hands-on role. You'll be writing a lot of production code across our TypeScript-based stack while also contributing through thoughtful design, code reviews, and mentoring., * Design and build scalable services, APIs, and user-facing features within our TypeScript monorepo

 * Integrate with external systems such as HRIS and ticketing platforms
 * Model data, design schemas, and optimize queries to keep our systems fast and reliable
 * Build for production with a focus on observability, monitoring, and testability from day one
 * Participate in design discussions, code reviews, and technical decision-making
 * Mentor teammates by sharing context, giving feedback, and helping them grow their craft
 * Collaborate closely with product, design, and engineering peers to deliver solutions that drive real business value


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