Senior Backend Engineer
Core
Building tools, APIs, and integrations for Remote's HR and Payroll products using autonomous agents and agentic workflows.
Role type
Senior Backend Engineer (AI/Agentic Systems)
Builds
Production-grade backend services, APIs, and reusable agentic workflow primitives for global HR/Payroll platforms.
Domain
HR Tech / Payroll / AI Automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
System design, Postgres, CI/CD, Automation, AI fluency, Verification loops, API design, Cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Functional Programming (Elixir, Erlang, Scala, Clojure, Haskell), Kubernetes, Docker, AWS, Next.js, React
Technologies
Elixir, Phoenix, Postgres, GitLab, AWS, React, Next.js
Responsibilities
Lead major team-scoped projects; Design and implement agentic workflows (spec → plan → execute → verify); Build reusable agentic primitives; Debug technical and business issues; Mentor other engineers; Propose platform improvements; Implement interfaces with performance and accessibility in mind.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
