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$166,708–$298,340/yr
Global

  • Work directly with customer engineering teams to design and implement real-time applications on the LiveKit platform.
  • Architect scalable solutions for voice AI and developer platforms, building prototypes and reference implementations.
  • Debug production issues, lead technical workshops, and translate customer needs into product improvements.

Go Python Node Rust Cloud Infrastructure

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US

  • Improve core inference services including networking, speech processing, audio transcoding, and latency optimization.
  • Develop processes for measuring, building, and optimizing services to maximize system performance.
  • Debug complex system issues involving networking, scheduling, and high performance computing interactions.

Deepgram is the leading platform for the Voice AI economy, providing real-time APIs for speech-to-text, text-to-speech, and voice agents. With over 200,000 developers and 1,300+ organizations, including major partners like Twilio and Cloudflare, Deepgram emphasizes an AI-first mindset and rapid innovation.

$171,120–$213,900/yr
US

  • Lead technical engagements end-to-end, scoping solution architecture in POC workshops and designing production-grade systems.
  • Write and ship production code (Python, TypeScript, Node) directly in customer codebases, working as a hands-on contributor.
  • Evangelize Twilio within B2B builder communities by driving net new POCs and demos that bring architectures to life.

Twilio is shaping the future of communications by delivering innovative solutions to hundreds of thousands of businesses and empowering millions of developers worldwide. The company is dedicated to remote-first work and a strong culture of connection and global inclusion, offering a vibrant team environment.

Brazil 2w PTO

  • Design, build, and scale cloud infrastructure for real-time and WebRTC-based applications, including LiveKit environments.
  • Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and automated deployment workflows.
  • Manage containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes, ensuring scalability and operational efficiency.

Jobgether uses AI-powered matching to connect candidates with hiring companies. The company operates as a fully remote, fast-paced, and internationally distributed team.

$100,000–$180,000/yr
US Unlimited PTO

  • Participate in sales meetings, provide architectural recommendations, and build proof-of-concept solutions for onboarding high-spending customers.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues using code analysis, scripting, and log analysis.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation and deliver training sessions, webinars, and demos.

Runpod is the AI Developer Cloud, providing a platform for over one million developers to experiment, train, fine-tune, deploy, and scale AI. We are a small, remote-first team that takes ownership seriously, moves fast, and ships work relied on by more than a million developers daily.

Global Unlimited PTO

  • Support and work directly with developers building with LiveKit, fixing bugs and writing sample code.
  • Triage and resolve customer issues by diagnosing production software across unfamiliar codebases.
  • Collaborate with Sales, BD, and Partnerships teams to ensure customer success.

LiveKit is building the infrastructure layer for the agentic era of computing. Founded in 2021, the company powers voice and agentic AI applications for OpenAI, Salesforce, Spotify, Meta, and tens of thousands of other developers, collectively facilitating billions of calls each year.

Latin America

  • Implement and maintain open source AI integrations, frameworks, and example applications using Python, TypeScript, Go, and Rust.
  • Build and maintain public sample applications, SDK extensions, notebooks, and reference implementations demonstrating AI and cloud storage best practices.
  • Use AI-assisted development tools to accelerate implementation while validating correctness, security, and performance.

Backblaze provides reliable, high-availability cloud storage trusted by consumers, SMBs, enterprises, and developers in over 150 countries. The company focuses on building durable, scalable systems with a strong emphasis on developer experience and operational efficiency in a remote-first culture.

US Canada

  • Build and maintain backend cloud services for Tile and other connected devices, including telemetry ingest and state management.
  • Own well-defined features and designs, collaborating with firmware, mobile, and platform teams.
  • Use AI-native engineering practices daily, including AI coding assistants for coding, testing, and debugging.

Life360’s mission is to keep people close to the ones they love through a mobile app, Tile tracking devices, and Pet GPS tracker. With about 97.8 million monthly active users and over 500 remote-first employees, we’ve become a household name for families and friends.

$140,000–$165,000/yr
US

  • Design, build, and maintain scalable back-end systems and APIs for high-throughput messaging operations.
  • Improve platform reliability, performance, observability, and automation across onboarding, compliance, and routing.
  • Collaborate with Product and Operations teams to translate complex workflows into scalable distributed systems.

Volt Labs builds the infrastructure layer behind modern business messaging, helping companies navigate messaging compliance, onboarding, deliverability, routing, and operational complexity across carriers and providers. We are a remote-first, high-ownership team operating in a fast-moving growth environment with a deep focus on builder mentality, operational excellence, and collaborative culture.

US Unlimited PTO 16w maternity 16w paternity

  • Design, build, and deploy AI-powered solutions connecting Remote’s platform to customer systems and workflows.
  • Work at the frontier of practical AI, shipping reliable, observable, and secure systems in production.
  • Own customer outcomes from discovery through production rollout with high autonomy and direct influence on product roadmap.

Remote is a global HR platform that helps businesses recruit, pay, and manage international teams compliantly. The company fosters a future-focused, async culture with team members across 6 continents and emphasizes innovation, automation, and AI.

India

  • Architect and deliver high-stakes prototypes and production-ready solutions, spearheading AI R&D and championing engineering excellence.
  • Drive technical direction, mentor peers, and advocate for continuous improvements across code quality and engineering standards.
  • Navigate ambiguity and rapidly pivot strategies to meet shifting requirements and fast-paced market dynamics.

Twilio shapes the future of communications, delivering innovative solutions to hundreds of thousands of businesses. With a remote-first culture and global inclusion, they empower millions of developers worldwide to craft personalized customer experiences.

United States Unlimited PTO

  • Design and build scalable backend systems powering AI agents in real-time enterprise environments.
  • Develop agent orchestration frameworks and low-latency inference pipelines integrating LLMs and SLMs.
  • Build robust APIs and work with cross-functional teams to productionize agentic AI at scale.

Level AI is an AI-native platform that helps enterprises transform contact centers into engines of customer intelligence and operational efficiency. The company is a Series C startup backed by Battery Ventures and ENIAC, based in Mountain View, California, with a globally distributed team.

United States

  • Lead design, development, and deployment of AI-powered software solutions as a trusted advisor to customers.
  • Translate complex customer needs into scalable solutions using LLMs, RAG, and modern engineering practices.
  • Mentor engineering teams, drive technical strategy, and contribute to proposals and demonstrations.

LTS is a technology company delivering AI-powered software solutions for complex business and mission challenges. They prioritize innovation, growth, collaboration, and quality, offering a comprehensive benefits package.

India

  • Lead the technical architecture and evolution of core AI-powered application-building services, ensuring scalability and reliability.
  • Design and build distributed backend systems using Go, Node.js, PostgreSQL, and cloud technologies like Cloudflare Workers.
  • Implement AI safety mechanisms, mentor engineers, and collaborate cross-functionally to drive technical excellence.

Jobgether is an AI-powered job matching platform that connects candidates with hiring companies. They use automated systems to review applications and share shortlists, fostering an inclusive and efficient recruitment process.

India

  • Develop, test, and deploy code for prototypes and new product features, collaborating on rapid prototyping with modern technologies.
  • Participate in code reviews, documentation, and knowledge sharing while experimenting with AI, machine learning, and emerging technologies.
  • Communicate progress and technical concepts to stakeholders, adapt quickly to feedback, and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering best practices.

Twilio is shaping the future of communications by delivering innovative solutions to hundreds of thousands of businesses and empowering millions of developers. The company has a remote-first culture with a strong focus on connection and global inclusion.

Global

  • Design and optimize scalable APIs and distributed services for mission-critical fraud detection technology.
  • Investigate complex technical issues through root cause analysis and performance testing.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver robust, production-ready solutions while mentoring junior engineers.

The hiring partner company builds high-performance backend systems for real-time fraud detection technology used by organizations worldwide. The engineering team is globally distributed and values technical excellence, autonomy, and knowledge sharing.

Latin America

  • Lead the design and development of new features and critical improvements for our products and services, ensuring security, performance, and test coverage.
  • Make architectural decisions and propose system-level technical improvements, including implementing high-performance components in Rust.
  • Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, conduct rigorous code reviews, and participate in technical planning and roadmap definition.

Skydropx is innovating logistics by leveraging AI and human collaboration to build scalable software products. The company offers a dynamic, ambitious, and multicultural environment for career growth.

Global

  • Ship fast by fixing bugs, shipping features, and automating recurring requests end-to-end.
  • Work with AI daily, building AI-enabled workflows using tools like Cursor, Claude Code, or Copilot.
  • Partner cross-functionally to translate operational pain points into technical tasks and solve them.

Influur builds AI-powered influencer marketing campaigns with a single prompt. The platform is trusted by Sony Music and Warner Music Group and aims to scale to every founder, marketer, and creator.

India

  • Build workflows that simplify automation through prompt-based inputs.
  • Integrate AI capabilities into actions like Email, SMS, and Code execution.
  • Work with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems and knowledge bases to enable intelligent, context-aware workflows.

HighLevel is an AI-powered business operating system that helps agencies, entrepreneurs, and SMBs build, automate, and scale. With over 2,000 team members across 10+ countries, HighLevel operates as a global, remote-first organization built for speed and ownership.

UK

  • Partner with enterprise clients to understand challenges and design robust technical solutions, from APIs to AI workflows.
  • Own production deployments ensuring reliability, observability, and continuous improvement of delivered systems.
  • Build AI-enabled systems using LLMs and agentic workflows while collaborating across Product, Engineering, and Sales teams.

Our partner is a company focused on deploying AI and enterprise integrations at scale. They operate in a remote-first, high-trust environment with a focus on practical AI deployment.

India Unlimited PTO

  • Provide hands-on technical leadership across squads, setting direction for front-end and back-end systems.
  • Drive the development of scalable, secure, AI-powered customer experiences on a high-traffic learning platform.
  • Mentor engineers and raise the technical bar, ensuring best practices in architecture, performance, and accessibility.

Nerdy (NYSE: NRDY) is the company behind Varsity Tutors, offering a Live + AI™ platform that combines real-time human expertise with generative AI for learning. The company values entrepreneurial velocity, free-market rigor, and full-stack ownership, attracting technologists who operate like solo founders.