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// POSTED: Apr 15, 2026

Senior Software Engineer (US - East Coast)

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Hi Auto is the virtual assistant for restaurants. We are developing an innovative, conversational voice-based AI for the restaurant world. Its first skill is already being deployed at scale: automated order taking in Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) where it improves customer experience, increases sales, and reduces employee stress.  We are a group of experts in conversational AI and backend software, solving unique technological challenges with creative practical and cutting edge solutions. We strongly believe in impact-driven employment where you can work from wherever you're most comfortable and effective. Because of the myriad of challenges and the fast pace, each team member gets to experience a lot of professional growth and ownership. About the Role: Our backend is developed all in Python running in the cloud over k8s. It's not a typical backend interacting with a UI frontend. It handles audio streams in real-time and runs our key AI algorithms. Our systems integrate with a large number of third party services. Robust and clean handling of these integrations is crucial. We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer based in the East Coast of the United States. In this role, you will: - Integrate with new POS systems and digital menu boards - Build data pipelines to process restaurant menus - Support existing integrations and pipelines - Debug and solve complex customer issues - Lead communication with integration partners to deliver the integrations - Estimate, plan and deliver the integration projects - Handle a large set of complex and diverse customer issues - Create documentation for integrations Are you up for the challenge ? Qualifications: - 6+ years experience in Python - Strong backend development and software architecture skills - Experience in developing and deploying multiple projects used in production - Proficient with Async IO - Experience with CI/CD, Clouds (AWS/GCP/Azure), Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, 3rd Party API integrations - Experience with Data Pipelines, ETL - Prior experience working in startups - BSc in Software Development or equivalent industry experience Bonus: - 1+ years of experience in technical leadership - Knowledge of concurrency - Experience with gRPC, WebRTC Join us to be a part of an amazing team with great vibes, interesting and unique challenges, and an opportunity to influence and build something big.
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