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# Senior Software Engineer

- **Company:** Recruiting from Scratch
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Architectural Patterns, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Distributed Systems, Node.Js, Software Engineering, Real Time Systems, ReactJS, Backend, Low Latency, Machine Learning Operations, Front End Software Development, Data Pipelines, Microservices
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-software-engineer-san-francisco-ca--d0196156-3c20-4a87-9b04-c69e3bbd8982

## About the Role

Software Engineering, Startup, Automation, Healthcare, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Operational Communications, Microservices, Distributed Computing, Identify Issues, Process Improvement, * 2-4 years of experience as a backend engineer with a strong understanding of distributed systems fundamentals.

 * Proven track record of making autonomous product impacts by driving meaningful improvements.
 * Experience in fast-paced startup environments or high-performance engineering cultures where speed and ownership are essential.
 * Hands-on experience with low-latency or real-time processing problems, particularly in voice or conversational AI.
 * Deep familiarity with microservices architecture and event-driven distributed systems., * Experience with AWS cloud infrastructure and cloud-native architectural patterns.
 * Familiarity with machine learning workflows and data pipelines.
 * Exposure to frontend technologies, particularly with React.js and Node.js.

## Description

* Design, build, and take ownership of backend systems that enable AI-driven conversational workflows across various communication channels.
 * Architect and maintain robust microservices and event-driven distributed systems that perform reliably at scale.
 * Address low-latency and real-time processing challenges, particularly in voice and conversational AI contexts.
 * Drive product improvements autonomously by identifying issues, proposing solutions, and implementing changes with minimal oversight.
 * Collaborate cross-functionally with product, ML, and infrastructure teams to deliver high-impact features from concept to deployment.
 * Contribute to design discussions and help define the technical direction of the engineering organization.