Associate Software Engineer (.NET, AI, Microservices)

Kibo Commerce • Austin, TX

13h • Remote

About The Position

As an early career software engineer at KIBO, you will skip the era of manual boilerplate coding and treat AI agents as your primary pair-programmer. You will be responsible for building microservices using the latest .NET Core versions, leveraging AI tools to achieve the output and speed of a seasoned developer. You must be obsessed with prompt precision and context management to ensure our backend is built with high architectural integrity. ABOUT KIBO KIBO is a composable digital commerce platform for B2C, D2C, and B2B organizations who want to simplify the complexity in their businesses and deliver modern customer experiences. KIBO is the only modular, modern commerce platform that supports experiences spanning B2B and B2C Commerce, Order Management, and Subscriptions. Companies like Ace Hardware, Zwilling, Jelly Belly, Nivel, and Honey Birdette trust KIBO to bring simplicity and sophistication to commerce operations and deliver experiences that drive value. KIBO's cutting-edge solution is MACH Alliance Certified and has been recognized by Forrester, Gartner, IDC, Internet Retailer, and TrustRadius. KIBO has been named a leader in The Forrester Wave™: Order Management Systems, Q1 2025 and in the IDC MarketScape report “Worldwide Enterprise Headless Digital Commerce Applications 2024 Vendor Assessment”. By joining KIBO, you will be part of a team of Kibonauts all over the world in a remote-friendly environment. Whether your job is to build, sell, or support KIBO’s commerce solutions, we tackle challenges together with the approach of trust, growth mindset, and customer obsession. If you’re seeking a unique challenge with amazing growth potential, then come work with us!

Requirements

• 1–2 years of professional experience in backend development with a primary focus on C# and .NET.
• Demonstrated passion for the evolving AI landscape and a track record of adopting new agentic tools and frameworks.
• Solid understanding of microservices concepts and hands-on experience with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, or RabbitMQ.
• Proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript with a strong understanding of asynchronous programming.
• Degree in Computer Science or a related field with a workflow that incorporates modern AI tools.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with building responsive frontends using React, Next.js, and Tailwind CSS.
• Basic proficiency in Python for scripting or AI/ML integrations and understanding of Docker containerization.

Responsibilities

• Accelerate the full development lifecycle by using AI tools like Claude Code, Copilot, or Cursor to design, build, and optimize .NET microservices.
• Master context management by providing AI models with specific database schemas and existing patterns to ensure perfect system integration.
• Utilize AI to generate comprehensive test coverage with nUnit or xUnit, focusing on identifying complex edge cases.
• Extend and enhance Node.js and TypeScript components within our ecosystem when features span across multiple technical stacks.
• Work within PostgreSQL and MongoDB environments to assist in writing complex LINQ queries and optimizing data retrieval.
• Implement reliable messaging patterns with RabbitMQ while utilizing AI to help debug distributed system challenges.
• Audit initial code drafts using secondary AI agents to ensure all outputs meet security standards and style guides.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule and time away programs
• Paid company holidays and global volunteer day
• Generous health, wellness, and benefit programs, including 401(k) match and pet insurance
• Opportunity for impact, rapid career growth, and intellectual stimulation
• Passionate, high-achieving teammates excited to help you succeed and learn
• Company events and other activities (Holiday parties, Meet-ups, Volunteering)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level