Software Engineer - Backend
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Avante
Seattle, WA
- On-site, Remote
Full-time
Posted 14 hours ago
Job Description
At Avante, we're the first AI-native benefits platform built to turn benefits complexity into clarity. We're looking for a backend-focused Software Engineer to join our team and help build the services and data systems that power our platform.
What You'll Do
- Write high-quality, production-ready TypeScript code for our backend services and APIs
- Design, build, and maintain scalable services within our TypeScript monorepo
- Model data, design schemas, and optimize queries in PostgreSQL
- Integrate with external systems including HRIS platforms, ticketing systems, and third-party APIs
- Build infrastructure for AI-powered features - prompt engineering, context management, and reliable AI system integration
- Build for production with attention to observability, monitoring, and testability from day one
- Participate in design discussions, code reviews, and technical decision-making
- Collaborate closely with product, design, and engineering peers to deliver solutions that drive real business value
- 3+ years of professional software engineering experience, primarily in backend development
- Strong proficiency in TypeScript or willingness to ramp quickly if coming from similar languages (Java, C#, Python)
- Solid experience with relational databases - schema design, query writing, and performance basics
- Familiarity with API design patterns and building services that other systems depend on
- Ability to work effectively in ambiguity, prioritize well, and balance speed with maintainability
- Strong communication skills and genuine interest in understanding the problems you're solving
- Experience building AI-powered features or working with LLM APIs is a significant plus
- Beat Yesterday – Continuous improvement, innovation, and growth
- Embrace Type 2 Fun – Resilience and positivity in the face of challenges
- Act Like an Owner – Initiative, accountability, and focus on outcomes
- Stay Hungry, Stay Curious – Humility, curiosity, and bold thinking
Geographic Reference
Interview Process
- Initial screen with our recruiters
- Phone screen with our head of engineering
- On-Site Interview Loop
- Technical interview focused on real-world problem solving (no whiteboard algorithms!)
- Behavioral interview to explore your approach to teamwork and challenges
- 1:1 with our PM
- Final loop with our Head of Engineering
- Final conversation with our CEO
- Company size: 11 - 50 Employees
- Headquarters location: Los Angeles, CA, US
- Year founded: 2004
- Website: avanteit.com.au
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