# Senior Software Engineer, Backend
**Company:** [Retell AI](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/retell-ai)
**Location:** Redwood City, CA
**Salary:** $200K-$300K
**Experience:** 2+ years
**Skills:** Python, Java, Node.js, APIs, DevOps, Kubernetes, Databases, Distributed Systems, Telephony, Observability
**Posted:** 2024-12-03
> Builds scalable backend systems for AI voice platform handling millions of calls, focusing on prompt orchestration, telephony integrations, and DevOps workflows. Requires 2+ years backend experience with CS fundamentals, concurrency, and distributed systems.
## Job Description
## Key Responsibilities
- Build foundational architecture for Retell's platform, such as **prompt orchestration**, **testing frameworks**, **observability dashboards**, and **telephony integrations**.
- Design scalable backend systems and **DevOps workflows** for reliable performance across millions of calls.
- Lead complex projects from architecture to production, driving delivery and monitoring.
- Collaborate with product and design teams to create intuitive **APIs** and interfaces for quick customer onboarding.
- Support customer onboarding, troubleshoot issues, and turn feedback into product improvements.

## Requirements
- **2+ years** of backend development experience and a strong foundation in **CS fundamentals** (**CS/CE/EE** degree or equivalent).
- Worked on scalable, high-performance backend systems — especially involving **concurrency**, **data**, **storage**, or **distributed components**.
- Take ownership like a founder and enjoy building core systems that need to be **fast**, **reliable**, and **correct**.
- Thrive in fast-moving, ambiguous environments where you learn quickly and solve new technical problems.
- Communicate clearly, collaborate well across teams, and move work forward with momentum.
- Startup experience or the grit to operate in a high-velocity environment — bonus points if you’ve worked on **infrastructure**, **databases**, or large-scale backend systems.

## Compensation & Benefits
**Cash**: $200k - $300k  
**Equity**: Offered  
**Benefits**:
- 100% coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurance
- $70/day DoorDash credit
- $200/month wellness reimbursement
- $300/month commuter reimbursement
- $75/month phone bill reimbursement
- $50/month internet reimbursement
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