Seattle, United States
Software Engineer
Raydar · Seattle · United States
- Salary
- $140,000–$240,000 per year
- Contract
- Full time
- Occupation
- Software Engineer
Posted: 10/1/2026 · Last checked: 10/28/2026
Job description
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About the company
Our client is a fast-growing software company.
The role
Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Work across the full software product, from backend services to user-facing features, owning projects end to end. Rely on AI-assisted development tools and apply sound judgment on what to build and what to release. Partner directly with clients and see your contributions go live early.
What you'll do
- Build and maintain backend services, front-end features and cloud infrastructure for a software platform.
- Develop systems that process and extract meaning from large volumes of documents.
- Shape how AI-driven automation behaves and turn client requests into finished deliverables.
- Decide what to build and take responsibility for the quality of what is released.
- Use AI programming tools extensively to move quickly while keeping quality high.
- Work closely with clients, sometimes face to face, to understand needs and deliver solutions.
- Release contributions quickly after joining and learn from early feedback.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Current or previous experience as a software engineer.
- Strong backend development experience.
- Strong Linux and cloud infrastructure experience.
- Heavy day-to-day use of AI programming tools.
- High agency and comfort with ambiguous problems.
- Enthusiasm, conscientiousness and confidence.
- Genuine desire to see the company succeed.
- Comfortable working on-site five days a week, 9AM to 6PM.
Bonus points
- Experience in a leadership individual-contributor role, such as technical lead or project lead.
- Experience in a small startup engineering environment.
Benefits
Compensation and benefits
- Base salary: USD 140,000 to 240,000 per year
- Equity
- Health, dental and vision coverage
Location and work model
- Seattle, WA, United States
- On-site, 5 days per week in office
- Full-time
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