Software Engineer, Backend

About the Company

Serval is an AI-native automation platform transforming how enterprises operate. We build intelligent agents that understand real-world workflows and execute them end-to-end, backed by leading investors including Sequoia Capital and Redpoint Ventures.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the CTO to build new product capabilities from the ground up
• Set foundational system architecture and select key technologies for the codebase
• Help ship V1 of Serval and deliver on the technical and product roadmap
• Establish engineering best practices and standards
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of technical excellence
• Champion user experience to guide design decisions alongside the founding team

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience as a backend focused software engineer
• Experience with zero-to-one development building products or systems from scratch
• Degree in Computer Science or a related engineering field
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
• Ability to thrive in a fast-growing startup environment with ambiguity
• Deep commitment to delivering outstanding user experiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Go, GRPC, Kubernetes, React, TypeScript, AWS, or Terraform
• Early-stage startup experience
• Experience building applied AI products