Senior Software Engineer - Backend
Join HappyRobot as a Senior Backend Software Engineer to design and operate backend services for AI-driven enterprise solutions.
Posted by employer 1 week ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 month ago
Last verified on the company career page 11 hours ago
Skills & Technologies
AI in the day-to-day
Our AI workers make decisions, take action, and run operations autonomously across enterprise systems.
Requirements
- Experience
- 5+ years
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, work arrangement, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Senior Backend Software Engineer at HappyRobot is responsible for designing and operating backend services that enhance the company's AI-driven infrastructure. This role requires strong backend engineering skills, particularly in Go, along with a solid grasp of system design and service reliability. Ideal candidates will have over five years of experience and a product-oriented mindset, thriving in a fast-paced environment. HappyRobot, a Y Combinator graduate, emphasizes ownership and craftsmanship, making it a fitting place for builders who value accountability and innovation.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on HappyRobot's careers page October 29, 2026.
- Go appears in 23.9% of 1257 comparable senior backend roles.
Quick facts
- How much experience is required?
- At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Senior Software Engineer - Backend role.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Go.
- What seniority level is this role?
- HappyRobot targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Senior Software Engineer - Backend role at HappyRobot.
From the original posting
About HappyRobot
HappyRobot is the infrastructure for enterprises to build and orchestrate AI workforces. Our AI workers don't just communicate through voice and email - they make decisions, take action, and run operations autonomously across entire enterprise systems. Born in Y Combinator (S23) and backed by a16z, Base10, Prysm Capital and Eurazeo with over $150M raised, we power critical operations for global enterprises worldwide.
Role Overview
We are looking for a versatile and highly skilled Senior Backend Software Engineer to join our team. This person will own meaningful parts of the product and infrastructure end-to-end. We’re looking for builders who thrive in ambiguity, care deeply about craft, and want real ownership over what they create.
What We’re Looking For
5+ years of professional experience
Strong backend engineering experience, with a focus on building scalable systems
Experience with Go or a strong willingness to work in Go in production
Solid understanding of system design, APIs, data modeling, and service reliability
Product-oriented mindset and comfort making tradeoffs in a fast-moving environment
Experience operating and maintaining production services
What You’ll Do
Design, build, and operate backend services that support our core product
Improve system reliability, performance, and observability
Work on real-time infrastructure that powers voice-based AI workflows
Collaborate closely with frontend engineers, product, and founders
Ship to production frequently and iterate based on customer needs and system behavior
Why join us?
Join a world-class team of engineers and builders.
Comprehensive Benefits including healthcare, dental, vision coverage.
Our Operating Principles
Extreme Ownership
Craftsmanship
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