Software Engineer, Back-End - Mail (US)
Superhuman · Remote · Remote - United States ·
COMPENSATION
$206k – $300k
Listed on the employer's job board (Ashby)
- Remote-flexible setup
- Hybrid in SF, NYC, Seattle
- 8+ years experience
- AWS cloud platform
- AI agent infrastructure
Join the Mail team at Superhuman to engineer the backend systems powering their AI productivity platform. You will develop high-throughput services for agent orchestration and real-time data pipelines, enabling intelligent workflows for millions of users.
What you'll do
- Build high-throughput production services for AI agent orchestration
- Design core platform services to ensure system scalability
- Collaborate with ML, Product, and Front-End teams on AI features
- Develop infrastructure as code for high availability
- Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering best practices
- Contribute to documentation, testing, and reliability standards
What you'll need
- 8+ years of back-end development experience
- Strong fundamentals in algorithms, data structures, and system design
- Experience building and debugging production systems at scale
- Proficiency with AWS, GCP, or Azure cloud platforms
- Fluency with AI coding tools like Copilot or Cursor
- Deep understanding of CI/CD and infrastructure as code
- Ability to work independently and manage cross-functional priorities
Nice to have
- Experience with real-time systems or event-driven architectures
- Background in high-throughput API design
- Strong product instincts and user experience focus
Stack
- AWS
- GCP
- Azure
- Copilot
- Cursor
- Claude Code
How you'll work
- Remote-flexible working model available globally
- Hybrid option for San Francisco, New York City, or Seattle
- Focus on collaborative team culture with flexibility
What you get
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and mental health care
- Disability and life insurance options
- 401(k) and RRSP matching contributions
- Paid parental leave
- 20 days paid time off plus 12 holidays
- Stipends for caregiving, wellness, and home office
- Annual professional development budget