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Ema Unlimited

Software Engineer, Backend

Reposted 24 Days Ago
In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in CA
Mid level
In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in CA
Mid level
Develop and maintain scalable, reliable back-end systems and APIs, write maintainable code, and collaborate with global teams in a hybrid work environment.
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About Ema

Ema is building the world’s leading Agentic AI platform to transform enterprise productivity. We enable organizations to delegate repetitive tasks to Ema, the Universal AI Employee, delivering 10x gains in workforce efficiency, across functions. Founded by former executives from Google, Coinbase, Flipkart, and Okta, our team includes engineers from premier tech companies and graduates of Stanford, MIT, UC Berkeley, CMU, and IITs.

We are backed by industry leading investors including Accel, Naspers/Prosus, Section32, and angels like Sheryl Sandberg and Dustin Moskovitz. Headquartered in Silicon Valley and with offices in London, Bangalore and Vancouver, Ema is at the frontier of what Agentic AI can do in production — we ship real systems that run real business processes at scale.

Who are you?

We are seeking a Software Engineer to join the Ema team. You are passionate about designing and developing maintainable software applications. You are a creative problem solver who thrives in ambiguity and can make abstract problems concrete.  Most importantly, you are excited to be part of a mission-oriented, fast-paced, high-growth startup that can create a lasting impact.

You will:
  • Develop and maintain enterprise software applications, including API, data, application, and service development

  • Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code by employing a test-driven development process.

  • Build scalable and reliable back-end systems using languages like Go and Python

  • Develop and maintain APIs using REST and gRPC

  • Build and maintain scalable and extensible data schemas using PostgreSQL, Clickhouse, etc.

  • Contribute to front-end interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks such as React or Angular

  • Ensure that applications are secure and adhere to industry best practices

  • Continuously improve software development processes and practices

Ideally, you'd have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.

  • At least 4 years of relevant work experience.

  • Solid background in algorithms, data structures, and object-oriented programming

  • Experience in back-end development using languages like Python and Go

  • Knowledge of database technologies like PostgreSQL, Elastic, Redis.

  • Knowledge of designing and building API platforms and integration systems.

  • Experience with cloud technologies like GCP, AWS and Azure

  • Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes

  • Experience with integrating multiple enterprise applications, including frameworks and authentication.

  • Understanding of security best practices and protocols for enterprise software applications

  • Experience deploying software in multi-tenant SaaS environments.

  • Knowledge of front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and front-end frameworks like React or Angular

  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

  • Experience working with global teams

For California based candidates:
The standard base salary for this position is $135,000-$200,000 annually.

Compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for variable compensation, equity, and benefits.

Ema Unlimited is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetics.

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