Software Engineer - Backend

About Avante

Avante is located in Seattle, WA, with an in-office culture requiring 4 days per week on-site. We're on a mission to transform how self-funded employers manage their benefits and HR operations. Our AI-powered SaaS platform helps employers shift from reactive firefighting to strategic planning, while providing employees with the guidance they need to truly understand and maximize their benefits.

Employee benefits represent the second-largest expense for most businesses, yet the landscape is fragmented, complex, and difficult to navigate. Avante unifies fragmented benefits data and provides AI-driven insights that help employers control costs while delivering an exceptional employee experience.

The Role : Build Something Meaningful

We're seeking a skilled Backend Engineer with strong expertise in server-side development and systems integration. As part of a small, collaborative team, you'll be a driving force behind our platform's backend services. You'll focus on building robust, scalable systems that power our AI-driven benefits platform, with opportunities to work across the full technology stack as business needs evolve.

What You'll Do

• Build and maintain backend services within our TypeScript monorepo, focusing on server-side functionality and API development
• Develop and expand our external API to enable seamless integrations with customer systems
• Integrate our product with HRIS platforms, ticket management systems, and other third-party services
• Design and optimize database schemas, write complex SQL queries, and ensure data integrity across our systems
• Work on our background job system and build new background jobs that handle sensitive benefits data at scale
• Work side-by-side with product, design, and engineering teammates to deliver solutions that help both employers and employees get more value from their benefits
• Make pragmatic technical decisions that balance immediate business needs with long-term system scalability and maintainability
• Build for production with a focus on testability, monitoring, and observability from day one

What We're Looking For

Nice to Have

Our Tech Stack

120,000 - $160,000 a year

Benefits include : stock options, medical / dental / vision and 401k.

Our Company Values

At Avante, our culture is defined by four core values :

Beat Yesterday : We're relentlessly committed to improvement, challenging ourselves to exceed our previous best and redefine what's possible. Every day is a fresh opportunity to innovate, grow, and push boundaries.

Embrace Type 2 Fun : We acknowledge that startup life is challenging, but deeply rewarding. We approach difficult moments with resilience, positivity, and empathy for our teammates, finding meaning and even joy in the climb.

Act Like an Owner : We take initiative beyond job descriptions, solving problems rather than just pointing them out. We navigate ambiguity by focusing on broader business goals and hold ourselves accountable with kindness and candor. Our commitment extends beyond shipping code—we own outcomes.

Stay Hungry, Stay Curious : We reject "that's how it's always been done" thinking in favor of radical innovation. We approach our mission with humility and endless curiosity, believing we can create meaningful impact. We ask the questions others are only thinking.

Interview Process

1. Initial screen with our recruiters

2. Phone screen with our head of engineering

3. On-Site Interview Loop

a. Technical interview focused on real-world problem solving (no whiteboard algorithms!)

b. Team behavioral interview to explore your approach to teamwork and challenges

c. Final loop with our head of engineering

4. Final conversation with our CEO

If you're excited about solving meaningful problems in a fast-paced environment where your work directly impacts customers' lives, we'd love to hear from you!