Software Engineer II, General

Software Engineer II, GeneralNew York, New York, United States, San Francisco, California, United StatesAbout InstaLILYInstaLILY is an AI products and infrastructure company that puts execution at the frontier of enterprise AI. That work begins with Lily™, the world's first AI Forward Deployed Engineer, which learns how a business works, builds the software it needs, and goes live in days. It does not leave when the work ships; it stays and keeps the software working as the business changes. Lily runs wherever the work happens, in the cloud, on-premise, or at the edge, through InstaLILY's Small Data Center, built with NVIDIA technology. Founded in 2023 by Amit Shah and Sumantro Das, InstaLILY has raised nearly $100 million from Energize Capital, Insight Partners, and Home Depot Ventures. Headquartered in New York, with offices in San Francisco, London, and Toronto, InstaLILY serves leading companies across construction, industrial distribution, logistics, healthcare, and other operationally intensive industries.ResponsibilitiesDevelop InstaLILY's AI platform and drive technical excellence throughout the organizationWork closely with cross-functional teams (product, UI/UX, business development, growth) and key business stakeholders to design and implement new features and capabilitiesLead technical discovery with enterprise customers and partner with the Growth team; translate complex real-world workflows into a shipped product.Raise quality and reliability through comprehensive testing and CI/CD practicesBuild a rapport with the Lead Software Engineer and Head of Product while fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvementCollaborate with the product and design teams to deliver high-quality products that meet customer needsStay up-to-date with the latest AI and software engineering trends and technologiesMentor junior engineers: pair on hard problems, review code thoughtfully, and help them level upRequirementsBachelor's in CS, engineering, math, physics, or related: demonstrated ability matters more than credential1–3 years as a software engineer (strong candidates have shipped something with real users)Strong fluency in at least one backend language (Python, TypeScript, or similar) and a modern web stackSolid grasp of system design fundamentals (e.g., API design, data modeling, async patterns, caching, and queues)Strong communication: you can explain what you built and why you built it that way to non-technical audiencesStrong problem-solving and analytical thinkingIn-office availability: 5 days/week in our New York or San Francisco office.What You'll GetProven product: Customers are live; this isn't a bet on an unproven thesisAI-native: In how we build, how we work, and what we sellStage: Early enough to shape how the company scalesGlobal: Based in New York with offices in SF and LondonCulture: Sharp, low-ego team that keeps raising the barGrowth: The learning curve is steepCompensation and BenefitsSalary Range: $120,000 - $140,000 per year, commensurate with experienceEquity: Generous stock options awards, and refreshers for top performersBenefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, in-office Lunch reimbursement, Wellbeing Stipend, Generous Parental leave, PTO and 10 US Federal Holidays, and more!Quality Over QuantityTo ensure a focused, high-quality hiring experience, we kindly ask candidates to limit their applications to 3 open requisitions at any given time. Applying strategically to roles that best align with your skills and career goals gives you the highest chance of standing out. Have you interviewed with us in the past 12 months? We encourage you to reach out directly to your previous interviewer rather than submitting a new application.InstaLILY is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.