Software Engineer - Backend

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At Avante, we're changing that. We're the first AI-native benefits platform built to turn benefits complexity into clarity. For employees, Avante acts like a personal guide, making benefits simple to understand and use. For leaders, Avante unifies fragmented data and delivers real-time insights so they can improve programs, control costs, and prove ROI.

We're based in Seattle and work 4 days a week in the office (one day remote). We’re growing quickly, and are looking for a backend-focused Software Engineer to join our team and help build the services and data systems that power our platform. You'll spend most of your time writing production code in Type Script, working with our database layer, and increasingly contributing to our applied AI capabilities—building the infrastructure that makes our AI features reliable and useful in production.

• Write high-quality, production-ready Type Script code for our backend services and APIs
• Design, build, and maintain scalable services within our Type Script monorepo
• Model data, design schemas, and optimize queries in PostgreSQL
• Integrate with external systems including HRIS platforms, ticketing systems, and third‑party APIs
• Build infrastructure for AI‑powered features—prompt engineering, context management, and reliable AI system integration
• Build for production with attention to observability, monitoring, and testability from day one
• Participate in design discussions, code reviews, and technical decision‑making
• Collaborate closely with product, design, and engineering peers to deliver solutions that drive real business value

• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience, primarily in backend development
• Strong proficiency in Type Script or willingness to ramp quickly if coming from similar languages (Java, C#, Python)
• Solid experience with relational databases—schema design, query writing, and performance basics
• Familiarity with API design patterns and building services that other systems depend on
• Ability to work effectively in ambiguity, prioritize well, and balance speed with maintainability
• Strong communication skills and genuine interest in understanding the problems you're solving
• Experience building AI‑powered features or working with LLM APIs is a significant plus, though not required—this field is new enough that we're more interested in your curiosity and learning orientation than checking a box

$130,000 - $170,000 per year
, based on experience

Stock options, medical/dental/vision, and 401k

• Beat Yesterday – Continuous improvement, innovation, and growth
• Embrace Type 2 Fun – Resilience and positivity in the face of challenges
• Act Like an Owner – Initiative, accountability, and focus on outcomes
• Stay Hungry, Stay Curious – Humility, curiosity, and bold thinking

• Initial screen with our recruiters
• Phone screen with our Head of Engineering
• On‑site interview loop:
  Technical interview focused on real‑world problem solving (no whiteboard algorithms)
• Team behavioral interview
• 1:1 with our PM
• Final loop with our Head of Engineering
• Final conversation with our CEO

If you're excited about solving meaningful problems in a fast‑paced environment where your work directly impacts customers' lives, we'd love to hear from you.