Senior Software Engineer

Worth AI

Job Overview

Location

Remote

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Arrangement

Remote

Sector

Information Technology & Software

Experience Level

Senior (5-8 years)

Application Deadline

June 3, 2026

About the Company

Worth AI is on a mission to revolutionize business decision-making through the power of artificial intelligence. Our core purpose is to empower small businesses by enhancing their financial literacy and visibility, ultimately helping them understand their true worth.

We operate with a set of guiding values that shape our culture and operations. 'Extreme Ownership' emphasizes excellence, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering quality with care and agility. 'One Team' highlights our collaborative spirit, where team success is prioritized, fostering trust, mutual respect, and collective achievement. 'Create Raving Fans' underscores our dedication to providing exceptional experiences for our team, customers, partners, and vendors, aiming to build lasting relationships and brand loyalty.

Our vision extends to making a positive impact in the business world and leaving a legacy of fairness and inclusivity. We are building a movement for those passionate about making a difference and redefining worth, aiming to make Worth AI a cornerstone of a more equitable world.

Job Description

Worth AI is seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to take ownership of significant features and subsystems that drive our core products. This is a hands-on role for an engineer who excels in production environments, confidently navigates ambiguity, and elevates the technical standards for the entire team.

In this position, you will be responsible for designing and deploying scalable systems, translating complex product requirements into detailed technical plans, and proactively identifying potential performance, reliability, and maintainability issues. Beyond your individual contributions, you will mentor intermediate and associate engineers, fostering their growth in system design, code quality, and engineering judgment.

Your influence will extend across your team and product area, making a substantial impact through both direct technical contributions and leadership.

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Required Skills

Node.jsTypeScriptNest.jsReact.jsPostgreSQLKafkaRedisKubernetesSystem DesignSoftware Engineering

Key Responsibilities

Own the design and implementation of major features or subsystems from concept through production.
Break down ambiguous requirements into clear technical designs with well-understood tradeoffs.
Write high-quality production code across backend and frontend systems using Node.js, TypeScript, Nest.js, and React.js.
Design and evolve PostgreSQL schemas with strong attention to indexing, performance, and data integrity.
Optimize slow queries and resolve systemic performance bottlenecks.
Build and maintain event-driven workflows using Kafka and Redis.
Deploy, monitor, and debug containerized services in Kubernetes environments.
Identify and address technical debt within owned systems and lead pragmatic refactors.
Lead by example in code reviews, coaching others on clean architecture, testing strategy, and maintainable design.
Handle production incidents methodically and improve systems to reduce recurrence.
Mentor associate and intermediate engineers through pairing, design reviews, and structured feedback.
Communicate complex technical tradeoffs clearly across engineering, product, and leadership.

Qualifications

8+ years of professional software engineering experience.
Demonstrated ownership of major features or subsystems in production environments.
Deep expertise in the Node.js and TypeScript ecosystem.
Strong system design skills with experience building scalable distributed systems.
Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL, including schema design and query optimization.
Experience building or maintaining event-driven systems using Kafka.
Comfort operating containerized applications in Kubernetes.
Proven ability to refactor complex or legacy code into modular, maintainable architecture.
Demonstrated experience mentoring junior engineers and raising team quality standards.
Ability to operate effectively in high-ambiguity environments.

Benefits & Perks

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance
Flexible Paid Time Off
9 paid Holidays
Family Leave
Remote
Hybrid work (for Orlando Associates)
Free Food & Snacks (Orlando)
Wellness Resources

How to Apply

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The software engineering landscape in the United States is experiencing rapid expansion, driven by demand for scalable AI-powered solutions. As a Senior Software Engineer at Worth AI, you will be instrumental in shaping the future of our core products. This role demands expertise in designing and implementing robust backend and frontend systems, leveraging technologies such as Node.js, TypeScript, Nest.js, and React.js. You will architect PostgreSQL databases, optimize query performance, and manage event-driven workflows with Kafka and Redis. Your contributions will directly impact business ROI by ensuring the reliability, scalability, and maintainability of critical software infrastructure, thereby elevating the technical standards across the engineering team.