Back-End Developer

2 Years ago • 3-5 Years

Job Summary

Job Description

The Back-End Developer will build and maintain the core server stack, developing APIs for apps and web frontends. The role involves identifying and fixing infrastructure bottlenecks to scale services, taking ownership of features, and collaborating with other engineers and designers. Responsibilities include proficiency in Python or Golang, good understanding of data structures and algorithms, and experience in NLP/AI/ML is a plus. The developer will work on a voice-based conversational AI platform for restaurants.

Must have:

Proficiency in Python or Golang.
Good understanding of data structures and algorithms.
Experience in the development.

Good to have:

Exposure to NLP/AI/ML.

Perks:

Competitive benefits package, including 100% healthcare coverage
401(k) match
Flexible PTO
Remote work supplement including laptop

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Job Details

Job Description

Who We Are

ConverseNow is the leading voice AI platform for restaurants. Our virtual ordering assistants automate drive-thru and phone orders for a growing list of the world’s leading restaurant brands. With cutting-edge technology and a passion for service, we sit at the intersection of tech, B2B SaaS and hospitality. Named to the Forbes AI 50 List, Built In’s Startups to Watch List and recognized by TechCrunch, VentureBeat, Business Insider and Nation’s Restaurant News among others, we’re proud to have created a truly best-in-class technology that’s leading the AI and restaurant worlds forward.

Backed by blue chip investors such as CRAFT Ventures (Tesla, Uber, Airbnb, Postmates, Slack) and Enlightened Hospitality Investments (led by Shake Shack Founder Danny Meyer), we’ve raised ~$35M in funding with our sights set on continued exponential growth.

We owe our growth to the remarkable culture we’ve built at ConverseNow. Driven by team-selected core values of Ambition, Passion, Inclusiveness, Guest-Centricity and Low-Ego (our personal favorite), we boast a fun, collaborative work environment where team members are constantly learning from and supporting one another, voices are heard, and everyone has a seat at the table. We’re based in Austin, TX, with a remote team distributed across the globe.

The Back-End Developer role is an opportunity for a Software Engineer to build the ultimate voice-based conversational AI. We're looking for coders and creators with a refined code sense: people who've built cool things, but who can also maintain and scale those things, and who feel proud seeing their code in production.

What You'll Do

Build and maintain the core server stack, working with either a Golang or Python backend
Proactively identify and fix infrastructure bottlenecks to scale the core services to tens of thousands of requests per minute
Develop the APIs that our apps and web frontend consume
Take ownership of features at a product as well as a technical level, working closely with other engineers, designers, and colleagues across the company to define feature specifications

What You'll Bring

The ideal candidates would have professional experience on a stack serving millions of users, be proficient with Python and/or Golang and have some amount of experience(either professional or personal) in NLP.
Proficiency in Python or Golang language. (one of them is mandatory). Good understanding of data structures and algorithms.
Good design and problem-solving skills
Exposure to NLP/AI/ML is a huge plus
3 - 5 years of experience in the development (at least 1 years in Python or Golang)
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science.

What We Provide

Competitive benefits package, including 100% healthcare coverage
401(k) match
Flexible PTO
Remote work supplement including laptop
An incredible team with tremendous passion for the company’s mission, sharing a “Let’s do this” attitude while maintaining a strong work/life balance

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.