# Sr Software Engineer - Backend at Kite

- Company: Kite
- What the company does: Create professional app demo videos in minutes. Auto cursor follow, zooms, text scenes, 3D mockups, AI voiceover, music, and more. Backed by Y Combinator.
- Company website: https://kite.video
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $151K to $200K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-08-20
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://www.playlist.com/careers/opportunities/4701600006?gh_jid=4701600006
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/kite-sr-software-engineer-backend/

## About the role

It is the Company’s intent to pay all Team Members competitive wages and salaries that are fair and equitable. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and work location. The goal of Company's compensation program is to be transparent, attract potential employees, meet the needs of all current employees, and encourage Team Members to stay with our organization.

## What they're looking for

- Senior-level experience (8+ years) building and operating backend systems for large-scale SaaS platforms
- Proficiency in object-oriented languages such as Java, Kotlin, C#, and comfort working in a mixed stack
- Experience architecting and designing backend services in a microservices environment
- Familiarity with monitoring tools like New Relic or Kibana, and a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating system risks
- Solid understanding of SDLC, design patterns, and Agile methodologies
- Strong SQL and relational database skills, with attention to performance and maintainability

Tags: Engineering