Software Engineer - Backend
Company: Thread AI
Location: New York City
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Thread AI Thread AI is focused on building an AI-native workflow
orchestration engine looking for dedicated individuals to join its
growing team. Our goal is to make infrastructure simple for
enterprises and public sector agencies seeking to get the most from
AI. Headquartered in New York, our growing team is a group of AI,
product, and engineering experts, who have a track record of
creating and executing against complex workflows and
infrastructure. Engineering Culture We're a small and committed
technical team that oversees engineering, research, design,
product, and operations. We believe that a small dedicated team
with a flat structure and collaborative culture can move faster and
build better products than large hierarchical organizations. About
The Role We are looking for a skilled Backend Engineer to play a
key role in developing and maintaining our cutting-edge AI Workflow
Orchestration platform. You will be responsible for creating
innovative, scalable, and high-performing software solutions that
meet both the needs of our customers and the company's strategic
objectives. What We're Looking For 6 years of experience in backend
software development, with a solid understanding of backend
technologies and frameworks High level of proficiency in the Java
programming language; Python is a nice to have Collaborate with
cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and
other engineers, to translate business requirements into technical
solutions Experience with database systems (SQL/NoSQL, embeddings)
and data storage solutions. Knowledge of containerization
technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and any cloud platform like GCP,
AWS, Azure A strong emphasis on high decomp skills, with the
ability think creatively to develop effective solutions to complex
design challenges while balancing project delivery expectations
Work experience with software development best practices, including
version control (e.g., Git), automated testing, and continuous
integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) Leadership and
collaboration qualities, enthusiasm for real-world, responsible
impact Nice To Have Experience working with AI/ML tools and
products, with an understanding of the capabilities and limitations
of the technologies We’re committed to creating a space where our
employees can bring their full selves to work and have equal
opportunity to succeed. So regardless of race, gender identity or
expression, sexual orientation, religion, origin, ability, or age,
we encourage you to apply! Don’t meet every single requirement? If
you’re excited about this role and the company but your past
experience doesn’t align with every qualification, we still
encourage you to apply anyway - we'd love to get to know you and
see if there's a place for you at Thread! Compensation $145,000 -
$200,000 Equity Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national or
U.S. lawful, permanent resident. This is a full-time, in-person
position based at our New York City office.
Keywords: Thread AI, Trenton , Software Engineer - Backend, IT / Software / Systems , New York City, New Jersey
