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Cresta

Senior Software Engineer, Backend (AI Agent)

Cresta · United States (Remote)

Posted about 3 months ago · $205,000–$270,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
80 days
Cresta's roles stay open a median of 80 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
45% of Cresta's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Cresta
high
94 stale, 1 reposted of 95 open
Hiring momentum
118 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-22

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Cresta's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Cresta.

About this role

As a Senior Software Engineer at Cresta, you will design, develop, and maintain scalable backend architectures for AI Agent solutions. Your role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration, optimizing server performance, and implementing security measures. You will work with advanced technologies in cloud environments to support high-volume interactions and enhance system reliability.

Our read on this posting3.6out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Cresta as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in backend system architecture, cloud services, or related technology fields
  • Proficient in designing and maintaining clear and robust APIs with a strong understanding of protocols including gRPC, REST
  • Previous experience working with Virtual Agent or AI Agent systems
  • Experience in high-performance database schema design and query optimization, including knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases
  • Experience in containerized application deployment using Kubernetes and Docker in microservices architectures

What you get

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with plans to fit you and your family
  • Flexible PTO to take the time you need, when you need it
  • Paid parental leave for all new parents welcoming a new child
  • Retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
  • Remote work setup budget to help you create a productive home office
  • Monthly wellness and communication stipend to keep you connected and balanced

Worth weighing

  • Salary range is $205,000–$270,000 with equity, but final offers depend on various factors
  • No specific mention of the tech stack beyond cloud services and backend architecture
  • The role emphasizes backend optimization rather than research, which may limit exposure to cutting-edge AI developments

Summarised from Cresta's posting. Read the full original.

Listed by Cresta on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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