- Location: Remote (Austin,TX, US or Canada)
- Reporting to: Director of Engineering
Functionize is the world’s most advanced Agentic Test Automation Platform. We’re helping Fortune 500 enterprises accelerate software delivery by using AI test agents that learn, adapt, and scale, replacing brittle scripts with resilient automation. From Salesforce to Workday to modern tech stacks, we’re making software testing faster, smarter, and more impactful.
The Opportunity
At Functionize, we’re redefining how software gets tested. Our AI-powered platform helps engineering teams eliminate the most time-consuming parts of testing so they can ship faster, with confidence. We’re looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to help build and maintain high-performance, cloud-native services powering our platform.
What you’ll Own
- Design, build, and maintain robust backend services for key areas like authentication, user management, reporting, and integrations.
- Lead internal and customer-facing projects from concept through delivery, with a focus on high-quality execution and clear project ownership.
- Own backend architecture, driving improvements in system design, reliability, and maintainability.
- Improve monitoring, alerting, and observability to ensure fast detection and resolution of customer-impacting issues.
- Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior engineers.
What Makes You a Fit
- 7+ years of backend engineering experience.
- Advanced proficiency with Go and a deep understanding of designing, building, and operating distributed systems at scale.
- Direct experience designing and building systems for authentication (SSO, OAuth), authorization (RBAC), and API-based integrations.
- Strong command of SQL databases and performance optimization techniques.
- Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure (ideally GCP) and containerized environments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
Why You’ll Love Working at Functionize
At Functionize, we’re building more than just cutting-edge automation - we’re building a people-first culture where growth, impact, and innovation thrive.
- Mission-Driven Culture: Join a team that's transforming how the world delivers software using AI-powered testing.
- Career Acceleration: We invest in your development, offering opportunities to grow your skills, expand your role, and take your career to the next level.
- Remote-First Flexibility: Work from where you’re most effective, with the autonomy and trust to do your best work.
- Inclusive by Design: We value diverse perspectives and foster a culture where every voice is heard and respected.
- Strong Compensation & Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, equity opportunities, and comprehensive benefits to support your well-being and future.
Let’s Build Trusted Partnerships, Together
You’ll join a team that values technical excellence, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement. As a Senior Backend Engineer, your work will directly influence how modern engineering teams build and test software - and help shape the future of intelligent testing. If you're passionate about backend architecture, leading impactful projects, and mentoring others in a high-growth, AI-powered environment, we’d love to hear from you.
