Senior Software Engineer

Summary

Join interface.ai, a leading AI provider for banks and credit unions, as a Backend Engineer. You will architect and build highly scalable and reliable backend systems using Node.js, solve complex technical problems, collaborate with a talented engineering team, and innovate with new technologies. The ideal candidate possesses extensive backend development experience with Node.js, a proven track record of tackling challenging technical problems, and thrives in fast-paced environments. Experience in fintech or Conversational AI is highly valued. Compensation is expected between $155,000 - $180,000. interface.ai offers a remote-first policy, medical/dental/vision insurance, PTO & holidays, and life insurance.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in backend development with Node.js, including frameworks such as Express.js, Hapi.js, or Koa.js. You understand the intricacies of building scalable, high-performance backend systems
• Proven track record of tackling challenging technical problems, especially in low-latency, distributed systems. You’re not afraid to dig into the details and come up with innovative solutions
• You thrive in fast-paced, early-stage environments where you can take ownership and drive impactful changes
• Strong understanding of designing and building systems that handle real-time interactions and large-scale data processing
• Passionate about code quality, testing, and performance. You follow best practices like Test-Driven Development (TDD) and write clean, maintainable code
• Experience with real-time technologies such as web sockets, long-polling, or server-sent events. You know how to make systems that feel instant and responsive

Responsibilities

• Develop highly scalable and reliable backend systems using Node.js, ensuring performance and security across our platform
• Dive deep into challenging technical issues, from optimizing low-latency systems to managing large-scale data flows and real-time interactions
• Work closely with a team of talented engineers, participating in design discussions, code reviews, and setting technical direction
• Explore and implement new technologies and approaches to keep our backend architecture ahead of the curve in Conversational AI and fintech
• Continuously improve the performance and reliability of our systems, ensuring they scale effectively as our user base grows

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AI models and their integrations, specifically related to Conversational AI
• Demonstrated experience with React and Python
• Familiarity with Fintech or Financial Services (FinServ) industries

Benefits

• Remote First Policy
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• PTO & Holidays
• Life Insurance