Senior Software Engineer, Core Experiences

Jobgether

4d • $140,000 - $200,000 • Remote

About The Position

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Software Engineer, Core Experiences in United States.
This role is centered on building and maintaining the foundational services and SDKs that power a cross-platform user experience. You will work at the intersection of product and infrastructure, designing reliable APIs, efficient systems, and cloud services that directly enhance end-user interactions. The position offers opportunities to optimize performance, improve algorithms, and deliver fast, seamless functionality across multiple platforms. You will collaborate closely with product teams to scope features, balance trade-offs, and iterate quickly based on user feedback. The role is ideal for engineers who value simplicity, systems thinking, and speed, while thriving in a fast-growing, remote-first environment. Your contributions will impact millions of users, including individuals with learning differences, and shape the product’s long-term technical foundation.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a software engineer delivering high-quality systems and services, with strong focus on core infrastructure and SDKs.
• Proficiency in Kotlin Multiplatform; Java experience is acceptable but Kotlin expertise is required.
• Experience with cloud platforms (GCP preferred) and backend development, including building scalable and maintainable services.
• Strong systems thinking and ability to design end-to-end solutions with simplicity and performance in mind.
• Ability to work quickly, make decisions on trade-offs, and manage multiple priorities in a remote, high-growth environment.
• Excellent collaboration skills, including working with cross-functional teams of designers, PMs, and engineers.
• Focused, self-driven, and able to balance independent work with team engagement.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain core SDKs and backend services that underpin cross-platform product experiences.
• Collaborate with product teams to scope projects, optimize integrations, and make trade-offs to accelerate feedback loops.
• Improve system performance, parsing algorithms, and abstractions to enable faster and more intelligent functionality.
• Ship cloud functions, lightweight backend services, and asynchronous jobs using Kotlin.
• Ensure APIs and systems are reliable, maintainable, and scalable, supporting high-quality user experiences.
• Mentor and collaborate with engineers, contributing to a culture of technical excellence and thoughtful problem-solving.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary range: $140,000–$200,000 USD per year, plus bonus and stock options based on experience.
• Opportunity to work on products impacting millions of users, including those with learning differences.
• Flexible, remote-first work environment supporting asynchronous collaboration.
• Hands-off management approach fostering autonomy and focus.
• Entrepreneurial, fast-growing environment encouraging risk-taking, learning, and innovation.
• Comprehensive support for professional growth and development, with a collaborative and inclusive culture.
• Work on cutting-edge technology at the intersection of AI and audio.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed