Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Why AuctorAuctor is building the AI layer for professional services and software implementation. Think of us as the brain behind the best solution engineers, forward-deployed engineers, and onboarding teams— automating the documentation, the discovery, and the decision-making that powers $400B+ in services work. We’re going after one of the biggest software categories of the decade. Role OverviewAs a Backend Software Engineer at Auctor, you will own and lead engineering projects across our software offerings. You will work closely with our operations, GTM, and deployed services teams to build state-of-the-art systems that provide value to our customers.We’re looking for people who want to do the most meaningful work of their career—people who are sharp, fast, and relentless. No fluff. Just speed, execution, and a shot to build something generational.This role is based in New York, NY, in person 5 days per week.What You'll DoRetrieval over large corpora of enterprise documentsBackend infrastructure for AI-powered collaborative workflowsBuilding multi-step planning agents for enterprise project managementEnterprise-grade security for sensitive organizational dataEvaluating LLMs across document generation and synthesis tasksData ingestion pipelines from enterprise integrations (Confluence, Jira, SharePoint, etc.)What You'll Have4+ years (post-BS/MS) of backend-focused software engineering experience on product-centric teamsTrack record of building fast-growing SaaS productsExperience building backend platforms that can support multiple product linesStrong programming skills and general Computer Science knowledgeExperience architecting scalable systems to support rapid growth and enterprise-level trafficGrit - experience working at early-stage startups is a plusCompensation Range$250,000-$350,000BenefitsEquity with real upside – you're joining early, and your equity reflects thatCompetitive, top-of-market salaryMedical, dental, and vision coverageMonthly wellness stipendUnlimited PTO – take the time you needDaily meal stipend, plus dinner covered on the nights you're working lateWeekly happy hours and team outings because work is better with people you actually like