Software Engineer, Monetization

About the Role

Character.ai is looking for a talented and motivated Backend Engineer to be a founding member of our Monetization team. You will be responsible for building and maintaining scalable, high-performance backend systems that power our monetization infrastructure, including payments, subscriptions, and revenue optimization. Collaborating with designers, data science, and ML researchers, you'll play a key role in conceptualizing, designing, and delivering groundbreaking AI experiences that drive our monetization efforts.

What you’ll do

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services for our monetization platforms, including payments, subscription management, and advertising.

• Implement secure and efficient APIs to support frontend applications and third-party integrations.

• Optimize and enhance revenue-related workflows, including billing, invoicing, and fraud detection.

• Work closely with product managers, data analysts, and frontend engineers to design monetization strategies that align with business goals.

• Ensure high availability and reliability of payment processing systems.

• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements to optimize efficiency and scalability.

• Maintain security best practices to protect user data and prevent fraud.

• Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies in fintech, payments, and monetization.

Who you are

• 3+ years of experience in backend development, with a focus on monetization, payments, or related domains.

• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Go. Python and Go are preferred.

• Experience with database technologies such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or NoSQL solutions.

• Familiarity with payment gateways (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, Adyen) and subscription management platforms.

• Understanding of security standards and compliance frameworks like PCI-DSS and GDPR.

• Experience with cloud services (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to optimize system performance and reliability.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Large Language Models (LLMs) and their application in monetization strategies.

• Experience with A/B testing and revenue optimization strategies.

• Knowledge of event-driven architectures and messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.).

• Previous experience working on large-scale, high-traffic applications.

• Exposure to machine learning or data-driven monetization strategies.

About Character.AI

Character.AI empowers people to connect, learn and tell stories through interactive entertainment. Over 20 million people visit Character.AI every month, using our technology to supercharge their creativity and imagination. Our platform lets users engage with tens of millions of characters, enjoy unlimited conversations, and embark on infinite adventures.

In just two years, we achieved unicorn status and were honored as Google Play's AI App of the Year—a testament to our innovative technology and visionary approach.

Join us and be a part of establishing this new entertainment paradigm while shaping the future of Consumer AI!

At Character, we value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly uphold a non-discrimination policy based on race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or disability. Your unique perspectives are vital to our success.

Compensation Range: $150K - $300K