[Remote] Senior Software Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Shipt is a retail tech company that connects people to reliable, high-quality delivery with a personal touch. As a Senior Engineer, you will build, manage, and enhance shopper payments systems and compliance services, working closely with a team to design and maintain application code in a microservices architecture.ResponsibilitiesBuild, manage, and enhance shopper payments systems and compliance services powered by Geo spatial foundation capabilitiesWork on a team of 5-6 engineers to design, develop, test, deploy and maintain application code using Golang, Python, Redis, Postgres, and Kafka in a microservices architectureCollaborate with product and operation teams to solve different challenges in market clearance, supply chain, pricing platform, and any new venturesSkills5+ years of software development experience with a programming language like Golang (preferred), Python, Java, or C/C++Experience designing, developing, testing (unit/integration/etc.), deploying, and maintaining backend REST API services with a strong focus on performance and latencyComfortable working with SQL databases (Postgres preferred)Actively participate in the design process to build efficient, scalable, and maintainable architectureExperience diagnosing and solving complex technical problems and performance bottlenecks using dataTake ownership of production services, ensuring their reliability and performance, and are willing to participate in on-call production support rotationCollaborate effectively with fellow engineers, product managers, and partner teams to deliver impactful solutionsSelf-driven and outcome-oriented – care about delivering value more than just shipping featuresPassionate about learning, mentoring, and helping others growExcellent communication skills, both written and verbalExperience designing, developing, and maintaining systems that integrate with third-party servicesOptimized backend systems for latency, performance, and scalabilityDatabase Literacy: Comfortable writing SQL queries and interacting with relational databases (Postgres preferred)Engineering Best Practices: Experience with Git version control, CI/CD basics, and writing unit testsBachelor's Degree or equivalent experienceExperience integrating LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini) into applicationsDesign and implement tools that allow AI models to interact securely with our backend services, ensuring the LLM has the right context to perform tasksFamiliarity with orchestration concepts (Google's ADK, Vercel AI SDK, or custom orchestration)Geo-spatial experience or foundation platform building experienceBenefitsEmployees (and eligible family members) are covered by medical, dental, vision and more.Employees may enroll in our company’s 401k plan.Employees will also be eligible to receive discretionary vacation for exempt team members, paid holidays throughout the calendar year and paid sick leave.Other compensation includes eligibility for an annual bonus and the potential for restricted stock units based on role.Company OverviewShipt is a grocery delivery service that lets members order groceries and alcohol from their local store for delivery right to their door. It is a sub-organization of Target. It was founded in 2014, and is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.shipt.com.Company H1B SponsorshipShipt has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 6 in 2026, 40 in 2025, 66 in 2024, 46 in 2023, 83 in 2022, 78 in 2021, 40 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.