Senior Software Engineer, Protect (Contract Position)

Who We ArePindrop is the Real Human + Right Human® Identity Trust Platform for the AI era. As AI-driven fraud and deepfakes erode trust in digital communication, Pindrop delivers continuous identity verification and deepfake detection across voice, video, and digital interactions in real time.Enterprises rely on Pindrop to secure billions of high-risk customer interactions each year, including top U.S. banks, as well as leading insurers and healthcare providers. Powered by models trained on more than 1.5 billion real-world interactions annually and protected by 300+ patents, Pindrop restores trust while reducing fraud, lowering operational costs, and improving customer experience.Recognized by TIME as one of the Top 10 Most Influential Software Companies of 2026 and by Inc. for Best in Business for Innovation, Pindrop is backed by leading investors including Andreessen Horowitz, IVP, and CapitalG.About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Software Engineer with strong backend fundamentals. In this role, you will design, build, and maintain high-performance, cloud-native services and APIs.Golang is our primary backend language, and you will work extensively with Go-based services in production. At the same time, this role operates at the intersection of backend engineering and ML operations—you’ll collaborate closely with ML engineers and research teams.We welcome candidates with prior backend experience in languages such as Java, Scala or Python, who are eager to ramp up in Go while working across both backend and ML-driven systems.What You’ll DoDesign, develop, test, deploy, and monitor high-performance backend services and APIsBuild and productionize backend services primarily in GolangCollaborate closely with ML engineers and research teams to take models from experimentation to productionDevelop and maintain services using AWS (Kinesis, DynamoDB, S3) and GCP native servicesDeliver production-ready features end-to-end with a strong focus on scalability, performance, and securityDiagnose and resolve production issues using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Google Logging, and Cloud TraceReview code to uphold quality standards and promote best practicesContribute to evolving backend and ML platform architectureWho You AreA backend-focused engineer who enjoys working close to ML systems and dataComfortable owning production services written in Go while collaborating across ML workflowsAble to bridge research prototypes and real-world, scalable backend systemsConfident context-switching between writing backend code, supporting ML pipelines, and troubleshooting production issuesHighly aware of cloud scalability and operational impact when designing systemsCollaborative, resilient, and adaptable in fast-changing environmentsAccountable and dependable, with a strong track record of delivering production-quality systemsYour Skill SetMust Have7-10 years of software development experienceExperience building production backend services in Golang (or strong backend experience in another language with willingness to ramp up in Go)Experience designing and implementing scalable, cloud-based APIsSolid understanding of data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and system design2+ years of experience deploying SaaS services using CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions)Hands-on experience with Docker and KubernetesExperience with AWS services such as Kinesis, DynamoDB, and S3Familiarity with Redis, MySQL, or similar data storesStrong Linux proficiencyNice to HaveExperience with RabbitMQ and NginxComfort contributing to frontend tasks or JavaScript when neededWhat’s In It for YouAs a Pindropper, you’ll join a rapidly growing company making technology more human through the power of voice. Within 30 Days, You’llGain a foundational understanding of product architecture and system design.Ramp up on development processes and internal workflows.Build relationships across the team.Participate in grooming and planning meetings.Complete onboarding and New Employee Orientation.Tackle your first small bug fix or feature implementation.Within 60 Days, You’llActively contribute to team discussions and engineering rituals.Begin working on larger projects or features.Deliver small code changes through the complete software development lifecycle.Within 90 Days, You’llTake ownership of tasks coming out of planning meetings.Help drive task breakdown during grooming and planning.Deliver a major feature design or implementation.Teach the team something new—sharing your expertise or insights.What We OfferAs part of Pindrop, you’ll directly influence our portfolio of products and help shape the future of voice security. We hire exceptional people and empower them to do their best work.Competitive compensation, including equity for all employeesUnlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)Remote-first cultureThis position is contracted through Alcor BPO. Not sure if this is you?We want a diverse, global team, with a broad range of experience and perspectives.