Senior Software Engineer, AI Systems

Hi, Future Homie! At Homebase, you’ll join a team that’s bold, fast-moving, and obsessed with helping small businesses thrive. We build with empathy, act with urgency, and take big swings that drive real-world impact. Here, every Homie shows up to raise the bar, support one another, and celebrate wins as a team. We’re not just building an app—we’re building unstoppable teams. So what do you say, are you in? Your Impact Starts Here We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer, AI Systems, to help build the foundation that enables AI-powered engineering across Homebase. This role sits at the intersection of platform engineering, developer productivity, workflow automation, and modern software development. Your mission is to create the systems, tooling, workflows, and platform capabilities that enable engineers to effectively leverage AI throughout the software development lifecycle. You’ll work on problems such as: How do we help engineers move faster without sacrificing quality, reliability, or security? How do we create reusable platforms and workflows that scale across teams? How do we evaluate and operationalize emerging AI capabilities responsibly? Some of your work will involve AI-enabled systems. Some will look like traditional platform engineering. Most of it will sit somewhere in between. Success in this role is measured not only by the software you build directly, but by the impact you create across the broader engineering organization. These are the key ways you’ll contribute and create impact in this role: Build workflow automation, orchestration services, and agentic capabilities that improve engineering productivity, quality, and delivery velocity Create shared developer platforms and experiences that help teams effectively incorporate AI into their daily workflows Design evaluation, observability, and operational frameworks that improve the reliability and effectiveness of AI-enabled systems Partner closely with Engineering, Product, Design, Data, Infrastructure, and Security teams to understand needs and deliver practical, high-impact solutions Evaluate emerging technologies and help determine where they create meaningful value for engineers, customers, and the business Establish repeatable patterns and best practices that allow teams to safely adopt new capabilities at scale Contribute to technical direction, architecture decisions, engineering standards, and platform strategy The Foundation for Success - These are the experiences and strengths that will set you up for success in this role: 5+ years of professional software engineering experience Experience building AI-powered developer platforms, workflow automation systems, agentic workflows, or similar engineering productivity tooling Strong backend engineering experience building production systems Experience designing APIs, services, distributed systems, and developer platforms Strong system design and software architecture fundamentals Experience operating and supporting software in production environments Demonstrated ability to own projects from concept through deployment Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills The Homie Way - These principles guide everything we do—from how we work and make decisions to how we show up for each other. Be Customer Obsessed – Solve problems with empathy and creativity. ⚡ Move Fast, Learn Fast – Experiment, take action, and grow every day. Own Your Impact – Think big, focus on what matters, and make decisions you stand behind. Master Your Craft – Excellence fuels impact—show up, step up, and make your mark. Win Together – Put goals over roles, lead with trust, and connect to our mission and each other. What We Offer Ownership & Financial Security: Stock options + 401(k) with 4% match Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision coverage + FSA options ⏰ Flexible Time: Unlimited PTO (salaried) + company holidays AI Access, For Real: We invest in builders and believe that curiosity shouldn't have a paywall. That means you'll have access to paid AI tools with minimal restrictions, so you can build, experiment, and level up your craft. Family Support: Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave (after 6 months of service) ️ Protection Plans: Life insurance + short/long-term disability coverage Work Your Way: Work From Anywhere Month + meeting-free weeks yearly ️ Workspace Perks: Meals provided, commuter benefits, team offsites, and Customer Days Our Hybrid Rhythm: We believe collaboration drives impact. That’s why Tuesday and Wednesday are our required in-office days—a time to move faster as a team, build deeper connections, make better decisions, and build together. What to Expect During the Interview Process Meet the Talent Acquisition team, Mavel W. Meet the Hiring Manager, Kristen S. Participate in a Technical Session Meet a Cross-Functional Partner Background Check + Offer Stage Welcome to the team, Homie Belonging at Homebase - We're committed to fostering a welcoming space where every Homie can be their full self. Experience comes in many forms—so if you're excited about this role, even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply! Homebase will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Hey, We’re Homebase Homebase is the everything app for hourly teams—built to simplify the day-to-day and superpower local businesses. With tools for scheduling, time clocks, payroll, communication, HR, and more, we help teams stay connected and in control. Today, over 150,000 small (but mighty) businesses rely on us to make work radically easier. Together, we’ve tracked over a billion hours for 2M+ workers—and we’re just getting started. At Homebase, we celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all candidates and do not discriminate based on any legally protected status. If you need accommodations during the hiring process, please let us know—we’re committed to ensuring fair and equitable access for all.