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# Software Engineer, Backend

- **Company:** Serval, Inc.
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, TypeScript, ReactJS, Backend, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Terraform, Grpc, Golang
- **Published:** October 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/software-engineer-backend-san-francisco-ca--93b723d8-1ce3-46c9-8239-790c61775cba

## About the Role

Software Engineering, Automation, Finance, Use Cases, Software Agents, Continuous Improvement, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Legal, Software Engineering, Product Development, * 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., * 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.

## Description

* 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.