【US AI Startup】Senior Software Engineer
Join a fast-growing AI tech company in Taipei as a Senior Software Engineer. You’ll work on large-scale systems that automate IT operations for global enterprises and help shape core architecture and product direction. Collaborate closely with experienced leaders in a highly supportive, innovative environment. Enjoy flexibility, career growth, and meaningful ownership as you contribute to a platform used by major enterprise clients.
Senior Software Engineer
Salary: Competitive and based on experience
Location: Taipei City
Keywords: AI technology, backend development, cloud-native, TypeScript, Node.js, SaaS platform, distributed systems, ownership, collaborative team
What you'll do:
- Design, build, and enhance backend services, APIs, event-driven systems, and data flows that support robust production workloads across multiple environments.
- Develop sophisticated AI-related workflows including model integrations, embeddings, and retrieval pipelines tailored for real-time enterprise applications.
- Improve deployment processes by implementing best practices for monitoring, reliability, and platform stability within a distributed multi-tenant SaaS infrastructure.
- Stay abreast of emerging trends in AI infrastructure and proactively select tools that elevate product capabilities and engineering efficiency.
- Work collaboratively with users and internal stakeholders to translate evolving requirements into actionable product improvements that drive business value.
- Take full ownership of features from initial scoping through design, implementation, deployment, and iteration, ensuring high-quality deliverables at every stage.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering culture by sharing insights, mentoring peers, and participating in code reviews.
- Support the integration of modern cloud-native technologies to streamline development workflows and enhance system scalability.
- Participate in architectural discussions that shape the future direction of the platform while maintaining a focus on security and performance.
- Engage with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless delivery of new features aligned with customer needs.
What you bring:
- 5–10 years of professional experience in software engineering with a strong emphasis on backend or system-level development within complex environments.
- Proficiency in cloud-native backend development using TypeScript/Node.js, Go, or similar programming languages relevant to modern SaaS architectures.
- Demonstrated experience working with contemporary AI technology stacks such as large language model frameworks, retrieval pipelines, vector stores, or related tooling supporting intelligent automation.
- A proven ability to take ownership of features throughout their lifecycle—from initial scoping and architectural design through hands-on implementation and deployment into production environments.
- Comfort operating effectively within fast-moving teams characterised by high levels of responsibility-sharing and minimal hierarchy.
- Excellent interpersonal skills enabling effective collaboration with both technical colleagues and non-technical stakeholders across diverse functions.
- A commitment to staying current with technological advancements in AI infrastructure and integrating new tools that enhance productivity or product capability.
- Experience contributing to multi-tenant SaaS platforms or distributed systems is highly desirable for this role.
- Familiarity with Kubernetes orchestration, CI/CD pipelines, and observability tools used for monitoring production environments would be advantageous.
- Background knowledge in building data pipelines or managing graph-style information structures is considered beneficial.
What sets this company apart:
This AI-focused company pioneers enterprise IT automation at scale. Employees work closely with experienced founders and leaders from top global tech firms, enjoying direct impact, transparent communication, and an inclusive culture. Flexible work arrangements, generous equity, and early-stage growth opportunities provide both personal development and the chance to shape meaningful technology solutions worldwide.
What's next:
If you are ready to shape the future of AI-powered IT automation while advancing your own career within a supportive team environment, this is your moment to shine—apply now!
Apply today by clicking on the link provided; we look forward to connecting with talented engineers eager to make an impact.
About the job
Contract Type: Perm
Specialism: Software
Focus: Backend Development
Industry: IT
Salary: TWD1,500,000 - TWD2,500,000 per annum
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Associate
Location: Taipei
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: G7TVCU-E3B38742
Date posted: 21 January 2026
Consultant: Wen Chang
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