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KADENCE

Senior Software Engineer

KADENCE, New York, New York, us, 10261

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This range is provided by kadence. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range

$175,000.00/yr - $220,000.00/yr Additional compensation types

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Senior Software Engineer AI-Driven Software (Hybrid | US Locations) Sector:

AI | SaaS | Professional Services Seniority:

Lead / Staff Engineer A start-up that was recently acquired by leading global technology company is hiring a

Lead Backend Engineer

to help build the future of AI-first productivity tools for professionals in complex like Tax, Audit & Accounting. This team operates like a startup within the orgfast-moving, deeply technical, and with direct access to top AI and engineering talent. The work sits at the intersection of generative AI, systems architecture, and real-world workflows. Responsibilities Design and build robust backend systems using

Python ,

FastAPI , and

PostgreSQL Architect and integrate

AI orchestration systems

powered by

LLMs

(OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.) Develop APIs to support real-time AI interactions and user interfaces (e.g., conversational agents, workspaces) Collaborate cross-functionally with AI/ML engineers, frontend devs, and product teams Lead on performance, scalability, and system design decisions across AI-driven workflows 68 years of backend development experience Strong foundation in distributed systems and scalable API design Experience with AI systems, agent architectures, or AI APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic) Comfortable working in a high-autonomy, fast-paced environment Passionate about building reliable, AI-native platforms Knowledge of vector databases, embeddings, and search-based AI Strong opinions on backend testing and deployment best practices Hybrid flexibility (23 days in-office) Startup energy + enterprise resources Inclusive, growth-focused culture

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Industries

Software Development and Internet Marketplace Platforms

Benefits

Medical insurance Vision insurance

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