We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer who thrives on turning ambitious ideas into production systems that delight developers and deliver real business impact.
Scroll down for a complete overview of what this job will require Are you the right candidate for this opportunityYou’ll take ownership from start to finish, understanding user needs, designing elegant solutions, and delivering outcomes that make building with AI faster, simpler, and more creative.This role combines technical depth, product intuition, and leadership, making it ideal for engineers who want to shape both how things are built and why they matter.
You thrive on transforming complex AI systems into products that developers love to use. You think holistically about architecture, user experience, and business outcomes, and you take pride in delivering systems that are both elegant and dependable.You are equally comfortable designing APIs, building scalable backend services, and improving developer-facing experiences. You set a high bar for quality, mentor others to reach it, and drive alignment between product ambition and technical reality.
Lead the design and implementation of core systems powering Runware’s AI platformBuild and evolve backend APIs, SDKs, and developer tools that make AI integration seamlessIntegrate and optimise image and video models while supporting new modalities such as audio and custom LLMsPartner with platform and infrastructure teams to drive performance, reliability, and observability improvementsShape technical direction through architectural discussions and long-term planningDeep experience building distributed and high-performance systemsStrong programming skills in PHP or GoUnderstanding of asynchronous workloads, queues, and streaming dataExcellent grasp of system design, performance optimisation, and scalability principlesClear communicator who leads technical projects and collaborates effectively across teamsProactive problem-solver who balances short-term progress with long-term visionWe’re a remote-first collective, meeting in person twice a year to plan, brainstorm, celebrate wins, and enjoy some face-to-face time. Work the hours that let you perform at your peak while also building a healthy life. xwwtmva Generous paid time off – vacation, sick days, public holidaysRemote-first setup – work from home anywhere we can employ youFlexible hours – own your schedule outside core collaboration blocksFamily leave – paid maternity, paternity, and caregiver timeCompany retreats – twice-yearly gatherings in inspiring locationsRemote working/work at home options are available for this role….