Senior Software Engineer
Build robust software environments for AI development workflows
Design and build software environments that reflect modern development workflows, including codebases, infrastructure, and supporting context such as documentation, tickets, and technical history. Write and maintain automated functional and integration test suites to validate system behavior across different implementation approaches. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure technical accuracy and engineering quality across pro...
Why This Role?
Contribute to engineering initiatives at the intersection of software development and artificial intelligence
Key Responsibilities
- Design and build software environments reflecting modern development workflows
- Write and maintain automated functional and integration test suites
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure technical accuracy
- Review results, analyze failures, and improve testing methodologies
- Develop engineering tasks and technical validation criteria for complex scenarios
- Contribute to internal documentation and engineering standards
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional software engineering experience
- Strong proficiency in Python and experience with FastAPI or similar backend frameworks
- Experience working across multiple layers of the stack including backend, APIs, and frontend
- Hands-on experience with Docker and containerized development environments
- Experience working with PostgreSQL, Redis, and Kafka
- Strong experience writing functional and integration tests
Required Skills
Indonesia Context
- Working Hours Overlap:
- Minimal overlap — opposite hours
View Original Description from Lever Postings
Original description from Lever Postings
We are looking for Senior Software Engineers to join our team and contribute to engineering initiatives at the intersection of software development and artificial intelligence. In this role, you will apply deep technical expertise to build robust systems, support technical validation processes, and help ensure engineering quality across complex software environments. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience across the full development stack, is comfortable working with ambiguity, and takes pride in writing reliable, well-tested software. Key Responsibilities Design and build software environments that reflect modern development workflows, including codebases, infrastructure, and supporting context such as documentation, tickets, and technical history Write and maintain automated functional and integration test suites that accurately validate expected system behavior across different implementation approaches Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure technical accuracy, consistency, and overall engineering quality across projects and workflows Review results, analyze failures, and iteratively improve testing methodologies, validation standards, and technical processes Develop engineering tasks and technical validation criteria for complex software scenarios, ensuring requirements are clearly defined, testable, and technically sound Contribute to internal documentation, engineering standards, and continuous process improvements Core Requirements 5+ years of professional software engineering experience Strong proficiency in Python and experience with FastAPI or similar backend frameworks Experience working across multiple layers of the stack, including backend systems, APIs, and frontend applications Hands-on experience with Docker and containerized development environments Experience working with PostgreSQL, Redis, and Kafka Strong experience writing functional and integration tests Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English Ability to work independently in a remote environment Nice to Have Experience working on AI, machine learning, or LLM-related projects Familiarity with software quality assurance methodologies or technical evaluation frameworks Experience working with distributed systems or large-scale applications Additional US Timezone Overlap: 6h–7h daily PST Please Note: Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Salary Context
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Kake has 13 other active roles on LokerDollar and has been hiring here since Aug 11, 2026 — across Engineering.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Senior Software Engineer at Kake a remote job?
- Yes. Senior Software Engineer at Kake is a fully remote role open to candidates worldwide.
- What type of employment is Senior Software Engineer at Kake?
- This is a contract position.
- How do I apply?
- Click the "Apply" button on this page to go to the official application at Kake.
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