Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer at Avante, you will own outcomes end-to-end: writing production code yourself where it matters most, and directing AI agents to handle implementation elsewhere, with full accountability for what ships either way. This is a hands-on, high-ownership role. We are looking for an engineer who solves problems pragmatically, whether that means building directly or steering an agent to do it well, and who brings the judgment and maturity to guide both human teammates and the AI systems increasingly doing implementation work alongside them.

What You'll Do

AI-Native Engineering

• Direct AI agents to handle implementation where appropriate, remaining accountable for what ships either way
• Push toward a "touchless PR" workflow where your judgment, not your keystrokes, is the bottleneck
• Use AI coding tools (Claude Code, Cursor, or similar) as a core part of how you build, with sharp instincts for where they help and where they don't
• Help the team decide how and when AI agents get used, and mentor teammates on working effectively alongside them

Product & Customer Impact

• Collaborate closely with product, design, and engineering peers to deliver solutions that drive real business value
• Mentor teammates by sharing context, giving feedback, and helping them grow their craft

Ownership & Execution

• Own outcomes across our stack, writing production code directly where it counts
• Design and build scalable services, APIs, and user-facing features within our TypeScript monorepo
• Integrate with external systems such as HRIS and ticketing platforms
• Model data, design schemas, and optimize queries to keep our systems fast and reliable
• Build for production with a focus on observability, monitoring, and testability from day one
• Participate in design discussions and code reviews

What We're Looking For

• Deep expertise in backend engineering, with solid working knowledge of the other side
• Proven track record of delivering complex features end-to-end in production systems
• Deep experience with TypeScript or other modern application development languages such as Java, C#, or Python
• Familiarity with system architecture, API design, and scalable engineering patterns
• Proficiency with databases (schema design, query optimization, performance tuning)
• Active, hands-on engagement with AI engineering, including real experience with LLM APIs, RAG, agent workflows, evals, or tool-calling, and a clear point of view on how AI has changed what you own and how you work. This goes beyond openness to using AI tools
• Startup or high-ownership experience: comfortable operating without a large team or established process behind you
• Strong product and customer judgment: a track record of trade-off calls that account for what's actually right for the end user, not just what's technically correct
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguity, prioritize well, and balance speed with maintainability
• Strong communication skills and empathy for both teammates and end users

$170,000 - $210,000 a year

Benefits include: stock options, medical/dental/vision, and 401k

Interview Process:

• Initial screen with our recruiters
• Video Interview with our Engineering Manager
• Technical interview focused on real-world problem solving (no whiteboard algorithms)
• On-site interview loop:
• Team behavioral interview (60 min)
• Session with our Engineering Manager (60 min)
• Final conversation with our CTO (30 min)

If you’re excited about solving meaningful problems in a fast-paced environment where your work directly impacts customers’ lives, we’d love to hear from you. Avante is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re building a diverse, inclusive team and welcome candidates of all backgrounds.