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Makai Labs

Senior Software Engineer

New York
Salary
$150K - $180K
Level
Senior
Work type
Remote · US only

Not stated in the posting: visa.

Open. First seen 2 October 2026.

About the role

About Makai

Makai uses best-in-class Al and data to solve real-world operational and strategic challenges at scale. Our Makai Automation Platform consists of a library of pre-built components and modules to facilitate enterprise automation via a unified human-machine teaming interface. Until now, people have had to learn and adapt to software. Makai creates solutions that adapt to people because technology will never be 100% accurate. People are essential for all of our human-machine teaming solutions, as they serve as the final firewall for accuracy and quality.

About the role

This is a full-time remote role for a Senior Software Engineer at Makai Labs. The Senior Software Engineer will be responsible for backend app development. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement innovative solutions that enhance user experiences and drive business outcomes.

Qualifications:

  • You will support the initial discovery process to understand how our clients do their work currently, capturing interview notes and parsing through their existing documentation, as well as documenting their present-day workflows and any associated files and data into comprehensive process diagrams.
  • 7+ years of experience in Python, with at least 4 years using Flask
  • Relevant experience using SQLAlchemy and pydantic.
  • Relevant experience with using Docker.
  • Understanding of microservices architecture and related patterns
  • Solid software engineering skills, with the ability to produce well-structured, maintainable code
  • Familiarity with modern authorization mechanisms.
  • Solid experience working from a fully remote position.
  • Good English communication skills.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop new features using Flask.
  • Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
  • Ensure the technical feasibility of Ul/UX designs.
  • Collaborate with frontend developers and web designers to improve usability.
  • Write robust, clean, and documented code.
  • Maintain and enhance existing apps applications.
  • Conduct performance tests and ensure responsiveness and stability across all platforms.

Core values for Makai employees

  • Have a strong work ethic. As a member of a fully remote team, it is very important that you can self-manage and drive your own work towards consistent excellence in a timely manner.
  • Be self-sufficient and self-driven with an ownership mentality, no matter your role
  • Be a flexible thinker
  • Be congenial and a team player
  • Always be of service to each other and our clients, partners, and neighbors

Employment Type Full Time

  • Fully remote role

Benefits

  • Fully remote role, Eastern time zone
  • Opportunities to work in-person with local colleagues
  • Generous PTO
  • Full health insurance premium reimbursement
  • 401(k) matching
  • Career growth & development opportunities

What this role asks for

Standard for software engineering roles

Python

Common in software engineering postings at any company.

Read against Makai Labs's other open postings on this site.

The team: Engineering HIRES STEADILY

This role is one of 5 open in Engineering. 2 were posted in the last 30 days and the oldest in May: a team that hires all year rather than one being built.

WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS

Docker (3 of 5), JavaScript (3 of 5), Python (3 of 5), TypeScript (3 of 5), Flask (2 of 5), Microservices (2 of 5)

OTHER ROLES ON THIS TEAM

From the team and dates on Makai Labs's own job board.

Salary context

316 other open postings titled Senior Software Engineer state a salary: median USD 160,000 to USD 220,000 a year.

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