Software Engineer

About Sela

Sela is the market-leading AI voice agent for mortgage lenders. Founded in 2024, we've grown rapidly, serving 5 of the 10 largest independent mortgage banks in the U.S., and have raised $21M across our Seed and Series A rounds from top investors. Our mission is to make buying a home more affordable by leveraging AI technology.

Responsibilities

• Work with the product team to translate customer requirements into highly scalable and maintainable software architecture
• Use AI coding agents and internal tooling to deliver new features and improve existing code
• Own one or more of Sela’s core software components end-to-end, from architecture and implementation to reliability in production
• Examples include - Simulation and evaluation system of the AI agents; A/B testing framework; SMS capabilities of the Agents; Voice orchestration infrastructure; Phone number management; Outbound strategy, call scheduler and dialer; Agent orchestration framework; Agent management framework; Security and Privacy Services

Requirements

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a deep understanding of common software design patterns and best practices
• Is experienced using AI coding tools or agents to ship maintainable, clean code
• Has excellent technical communication skills
• Has a track record of owning and delivering major product features
• Has expert knowledge of at least one major programming language
• Has experience in high-growth startups, ideally at Seed through Series B

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you should:

• Have a strong background in software development
• Be proficient in at least one major programming language
• Have experience working with AI and machine learning technologies
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Have excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

Skills

Essential skills for this position include:

• Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or C++
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Familiarity with database management systems like MySQL or PostgreSQL
• Knowledge of software engineering principles and practices
• Experience with continuous integration and deployment tools

Benefits

• Top-of-market medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
• 401(k) with a top-of-market employer match
• Unlimited PTO
• Snacks, weekly team lunches, and dinner on-site
• Hybrid in-office schedule: four days a week together in San Francisco, with a flexible remote day on Wednesdays

Pay

$180K - $300K

Schedule

Hybrid in-office schedule: four days a week together in San Francisco, with a flexible remote day on Wednesdays