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Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

What we do

Adaptive is a rapidly growing vertical AI company of 40, building an AI-native ERP for real estate and construction. We have grown rapidly to over 600 customers and have raised $26m from Emergence, a16z, and other top funds, as well as a collection of angels from companies like Brex, Ramp, Airbase, Square, and Shopify.

Why join us?

Power the local built environment

We serve the small businesses that are building communities across our country. Your favorite local café, the new house on the corner, or the ADUs helping to solve the housing crisis were all built by our customers--those who have lived in their cities for their entire lives and have a true passion for their craft. These are creative, dynamic, skilled individuals who bring neighborhoods to life by conceiving of and constructing environments where people connect and build memories.

Join a world-class team at the forefront of vertical AI

We have built a culture rooted in collaboration, execution, and experience! We have deep backgrounds in finance, technology, and construction, and a fast-growing customer base. We have the momentum, team, and vision to win in this massive market. We'd love for you to join us.

About the role

We are excited to share this opportunity to join our growing team at Adaptive! Your technical expertise will be instrumental in guiding the direction of our engineering efforts and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software.

Reporting to the VP of Engineering, you will work closely with our engineering and product team of 15, playing a key role in the architectural design, development, and optimization of our products.

Responsibilities

  • Own the execution and delivery of backend- and infrastructure-focused projects in collaboration with the product and design team

  • Ensure backend systems are secure, scalable, resilient, and performant as we grow

  • Align technical solutions with business needs and product vision

  • Drive technical discussions and decision-making processes, ensuring alignment with overall company goals and technology strategy

  • Lead by example in writing high-quality, maintainable, and robust code

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a proven track record in SaaS, fintech or related fields

  • Deep expertise in backend development, including service architectures, API design, data modeling, and modern software development practices

  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills and a passion for tackling complex technical challenges

What we offer

  • Competitive salary plus meaningful equity

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

  • 401(k) match and flexible PTO policy

  • A seat at the table in a rapidly scaling fintech startup

  • Unlimited opportunities for professional growth and leadership

Compensation

The annual base compensation range for this role is $200-250k USD plus top-tier equity and benefits.

In-office mandate

This role requires you to work Monday - Thursday in our sunny Union Square office.

A note to applicants

Thank you for your interest in joining our team. We believe that all people are capable of great things. Because of this, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the requirements that are listed within this job description.

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