At Read AI we’re redefining how teams collaborate by bringing intelligence to every conversation. Our platform supercharges productivity across meetings, messages, and email, so work gets done faster, smarter, and with better focus. We integrate seamlessly with tools like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Slack, and more, helping teams stay aligned and move forward, whether they’re in the same room or across time zones.
Backed by $81 million in funding from Smash Capital, Madrona, and Goodwater Capital, Read AI is growing. If you're excited to shape the future of AI-powered collaboration and want to make an impact at a product-focused startup, we’d love to meet you.
About the Role
We are seeking a Fullstack Software Engineer to join our fast-growing team at Read AI. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable web & desktop applications across both frontend and backend systems. You will collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers to deliver high-quality user experiences and robust backend services that power our AI-driven platform.
Design, develop, and maintain web applications across the full technology stack (frontend and backend).
Build and optimize user interfaces using modern frameworks such as React and Typescript.
Develop and maintain RESTful APIs, microservices, and backend systems using Node.js, Java, Python, or similar technologies.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and systems design sessions.
Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance.
Contribute to Agile development processes and CI/CD pipelines.
Demonstrate ownership of projects and deliver solutions independently and as part of a team.
3+ years of experience in software engineering, with proven fullstack development skills.
Proficiency with modern frontend technologies (e.g., React, TypeScript, Material UI).
Strong knowledge in computer science fundamentals and low-level programming concepts.
Experience with backend technologies (e.g., Node.js, Java, Python, AWS, microservices, SQL/NoSQL databases).
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Agile development methodologies.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Experience with AI-driven products or interest in AI/ML applications.
Prior work in a startup or high-growth environment.
Familiarity with Figma or similar design tools.
Experience with Rust and Tauri for desktop application development.
Why Read AI?
Innovative: We bring AI to the masses with proactive technology that acts as the ultimate AI assistant. Built on our proprietary, patented technology, Read AI takes notes, surfaces information, facilitates collaboration, and learns you, making individuals and teams more effective.
Massive Impact: AI's greatest impact will be on the ability to allow people to do more, taking away mundane tasks, and guiding them to the next best action.
Growth Opportunities: Read AI is the fastest growing AI-copilot and meeting notetaker in history, and is one of the leading AI companies in the world, adding more than 1MM new customers every month. The company raised Series A and B in 2024, also was recognized as a Top Startup in Seattle by LinkedIn (2025), also notably a Top Company To Watch in 2025 by Inc Magazine, and is one of the Top AI Companies in Demand by Startups, according to a16z.
Leadership: Learn more about CEO and Co-Founder David Shim in this Fortune Good Life profile and listen to him share his vision for AI Agents, Digital Twins and the Future of Work. CTO and Co-Founder Rob Williams was recently anointed as one of the most disruptive leaders in AI. For more on our technology, Co-Founder and VP Data Science Elliott Waldron goes behind-the-scenes on our patents and models in this tech brief.
Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive and collaborative environment with a diverse and talented team.
Software Engineer positions offer a base pay range of $145,000 - $180,000 plus equity and benefits. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. We also offer low deductible health plans, as well as flexible time away and family leave programs.
Please note our company does not provide visa support or sponsorship for employees.
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What We Do
Read AI is an AI copilot for wherever you work, making your meetings, emails, and messages more productive with summaries, content discovery, and recommendations.
