Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Reposted 18 Days Ago
4 Locations
Hybrid
150K-200K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • HR Tech • Information Technology • Machine Learning • Software • App development • Industrial
WorkWhile is redefining the future of work
The Role
The Senior Software Engineer, Backend will lead projects, build impactful features, and support a collaborative engineering culture, focusing on scalable backend solutions.
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About WorkWhile
WorkWhile is on a mission to help workers earn a better living and live better lives. More than 80 million Americans work hourly jobs, often with unpredictable schedules that pay close to minimum wage and offer limited benefits, leading to financial instability.

WorkWhile is revolutionizing frontline work by creating a more flexible and efficient labor market. Powered by AI, the WorkWhile platform helps businesses quickly access high-quality talent. Workers benefit from same-day pay, free telehealth services, upskilling, and the ability to choose shifts that match their skills and schedules.

We have the audacious goal to align incentives and solve inefficiencies in the labor market, disrupting the $650 billion staffing and recruiting market. Backed by Khosla Ventures and recognized by the Inc. 5000 for 10x growth, WorkWhile is reshaping the future of work.

What you'll do

  • Collaborate closely with our leadership team and cross-functional partners to build thoughtful, impactful features that serve both workers and businesses

  • Take the lead on key initiatives, guiding projects from design through implementation, delivery and ongoing improvement

  • Help shape our technical systems, internal tools, and team culture as we continue to grow

  • Balance pragmatism with care - aiming for scalable, maintainable solutions that meet real user needs

  • Support and mentor teammates, helping foster a collaborative and inclusive engineering culture

What we're looking for

  • Deep experience in backend development (Python), with an understanding of how backend systems support product and user-facing experiences

  • A thoughtful approach to technical leadership, including experience leading projects or product areas

  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines

  • Interest in contributing to a supportive, mission-driven team where autonomy and trust are valued

  • Experience mentoring others or helping grow a team is a plus

Engineering @ WorkWhile

  • We’re a small and mighty team with senior engineers from Rippling, Stripe, DoorDash, Faire among others

  • We value user-centricity, competence, speed, and having fun

  • We embrace independence and take ownership of our projects, yet are also great team players

  • We deal in outcomes, not projects

  • Read more about our team at https://tech.workwhile.ai/

Benefits & Perks

  • Remote-friendly work culture with office hubs in SF, NY, Seattle & Toronto

  • In-person company offsites

  • Medical, dental, & vision coverage

  • Flexible time off

  • 401(k) with employer match

  • WFH stipend to support your home office needs

WorkWhile has a diverse, mission-driven, and supportive culture—we look for people who want to take ownership, are energized by ambiguity, and strive to make a lasting impact. If this resonates with you, we’d love to chat!

WorkWhile is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

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The Company
HQ: San Francisco, CA
100 Employees
Year Founded: 2019

What We Do

WorkWhile is an AI-powered next generation labor platform that helps businesses in light industrial, hospitality, and events achieve over 90% fill rates and reduce no-shows through AI and predictive machine learning. We ensure seamless shift execution with trained, on-demand workers supported by on-site leads, real-time performance monitoring, and a robust accountability system. Our worker-first model boosts retention through benefits like next-day pay, telehealth, and free upskilling, while our platform delivers real-time analytics and dedicated support for every client. By combining flexibility, reliability, and deep insights, WorkWhile helps businesses scale efficiently and stay competitive.

Why Work With Us

WorkWhile is a technology platform with product and engineering at its core. Founded by alumni from Google, Meta, Yahoo, and Airbnb, continuous innovation is our strategy. We are an AI-native company that doesn’t just adopt new technologies, we operationalize them at scale to solve real business challenges.

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WorkWhile Offices

Hybrid Workspace

Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

Our hybrid policy allows workers to work flexibly - either in person in one of our four hubs (San Francisco HQ, New York, Seattle, Toronto), or remote. We encourage employees coming in person to come 2-3x per week.

Typical time on-site: Flexible
HQSan Francisco, CA
New York, NY
Seattle, WA
Toronto, ON
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