Sr. Software Engineer, Core Platform

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, AWS, Continuous Integration & Continuous Delivery - CI/CD, Docker, FastAPI, Github, Java Programming, Kubernetes-K8s, Machine learning techniques, Python Programming

Job Description

As a remote Sr. Software Engineer on the Core Platform team, you will work closely with the product, design, and machine learning teams to design and build services, APIs, and tools that support our internal applications and external SaaS products. For example, where several SaaS products have common requirements, the team might build a microservice that provides that common functionality.

You will integrate early, demo often, and incorporate feedback from internal and external users to iteratively build and land features so that they truly solve problems for our customers. You will use automated testing with a pragmatic approach to deliver robust and flexible solutions that can grow and change rapidly as AKASA expands. You will be expected to come up with creative solutions, share your experience with the team, communicate complex technical concepts to less technical users, help mentor junior team members, and work together to shape the platform architecture.

AKASA is based in South San Francisco. As a company, we embraced remote work. We consider ourselves experts in working collaboratively wherever our team members reside.

What You'll Do

• Partner closely with our product, design, and machine learning teams
• Design, build, and maintain shared APIs, tools, services, and applications
• Lead and participate in design discussions, planning sessions, and code reviews.
• Debug issues and support customers
• Mentor junior engineers on the team
• Work with team members to shape AKASA’s platform architecture

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science/Software Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience using Python, Go, Java, or similar
• Proven track record with distributed systems.
• Solid foundation in platform services or distributed systems development

Nice to haves

• Familiarity with FastAPI, SQLAlchemy, Postgres.
• Proficiency in Docker, Kubernetes, AWS.
• CI/CD experience with GitHub Actions.
• Firm grasp of system design principles.
• Knowledge of AI/ML, particularly generative AI.
• Experience in managing critical incidents in production environments.

What We Offer

• Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
• Expansive coverage for health, dental, and vision
• Employer contribution to Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Generous parental leave policy
• Full employee coverage for life insurance
• Company-paid holidays
• 401(K) plan

Compensation

• Based on market data and other factors, the salary range for this position is $160,000-$220,000 + Equity. However, a salary higher or lower than this range may be appropriate for a candidate whose qualifications differ meaningfully from those listed in the job description.

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

We’re committed to doing the best work of our lives, together. Come see if we're the right team for you.

AKASA is a proud equal opportunity employer and we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is an imperative. We welcome people of different backgrounds, genders, races, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and perspectives, just to name a few. We do not discriminate based upon any protected class and we encourage candidates of all identities and backgrounds to apply. AKASA considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

AKASA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at recruiting@akasa.com.