Job Description

Salary:

Solace helps companies connect and integrate all of their assets through the power of event-driven architecture. Our technology makes it easy to unlock data silos and capture events occurring across large enterprises; stream information about those events everywhere it needs to be in real-time; and give the apps, AI agents and people who receive it the power to immediately react with decisive actions and smart decisions.

Many of the worlds biggest companies trust Solace to modernize their IT infrastructure by embracing trends like AI, cloud and IoT so they can create awesome experiences for their customers, partners and employees.

So, the next time you drive a car, order furniture online, fly in a plane, check your bank balance on your phone, your positive experience could be a direct result of our technologyand your hard work!

About the Role

This position is for aSenior Software Developer for the AI team. In this role, you will be a key technical leader working on the Solace Agent Mesh: an event-driven Integration and Orchestration Platform for Agentic AI that securely connects, orchestrates, and scales AI agents in real-time. You will take a pivotal role in blending advanced AI technologies with our core products as well as our internal tooling. Your expertise will help us create smarter, more intuitive systems that redefine user interaction and operational efficiency. You will collaborate closely with various teams, providing technical leadership and innovative solutions that push the boundaries of what is possible.

Are You Someone Who

Has a passion for building high-performance, scalable backend systems?
Thrives on solving complex integration challenges in distributed systems?
Has experience building event-driven architectures and real-time streaming platforms?
Enjoys leading technical discussions in a collaborative manner?
Is detail-oriented and committed to delivering high-quality software?
Is humble, honest and open?

What Youll Do

Technical Leadership: Communicate and lead discussions with the broader team through meetings, demos, and documentation
Design and Develop: Create robust, scalable APIs and applications that communicate with the Solace Platform including the Solace Agent Mesh
Full Lifecycle Development: Participate in requirements definition, software design, implementation, testing, bug fixing, and deployments of newproducts/solutionsusing agile software development practices
Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with teams across the organization as features are often distributed between the message router itself and applications/APIs
Performance Optimization: Analyze and tune applications for optimal performance in high-throughput environments
Quality Assurance & Build Pipelines: Write and maintain comprehensive automated tests andCI/CDintegration pipelines
Problem Solving: Diagnose and fix both internal and field-found defects
Technical Documentation: Create clear, concise documentation for APIs and applications

What You Bring

7+ years of professional experience in all phases of software development
Experience developing production-grade, scalable backend services using Python, Java, C# or other languages
Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs
Experience building or working with React frontend applications
Experience designing and implementing solutions using SQL/NoSQL databases (MySQL/ElasticSearch)
Experience using AI technologies and coding-assisted tools such as GitHub Co-pilot, Cline, Claude Code, Aider and Roo
Ability to deliver production-quality software backed by automated tests
Interested in performance analysis and tuning
A self-starter, motivated individual who loves to learn and be challenged
A team player who can collaborate within cross-functional teams
Ability to communicate complex technical ideas clearly and concisely to diverse audiences
Experience with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
Experience with CI/CD pipelines

Desirable Skills

Experience with cloud-native infrastructure and SaaS
Experience with event-driven architecture and event brokers such as Solace, Kafka, and SNS
Experience with containers, microservices, and related technologies and design patterns

Why Youll Love Working at Solace

At Solace, were all about smart people, meaningful work, and good vibes.

Work with brilliance Our team is packed with some of the sharpest minds in the industry.
Balance matters We believe work should fit into your life, not the other way around.
Hybrid-first Flexibility is built into how we work, so everyone feels included and empowered.
Values-driven We live and breathe our core values: craftsmanship, trust, courage, freedom, momentum, humility, and human experience.
Growth mindset Our training programs are designed to help you level up, fast.
Customer Obsessed Were proud of our world-class customer lineup (were not shy about it).
Keep it fun Were social, we keep things simple, and we know how to have a good time.
Creative culture Weve got a great sense of humour and we make cool videos on topics like MITT and this (check them out!).

Role Status: EXISTING

Expected Salary Range: Expected salary range for this role is from $135,000 to $165,000. The final offer within this range will reflect the successful candidates skills and experience.

At Solace, we are committed to a fair, inclusive, and transparent recruitment process.
To help identify candidates whose qualifications best align with the role, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools during the initial stage of resume screening. These tools compare submitted resumes to the job description, focusing on education, experience, and skills.

Importantly, all decisions beyond this initial screeningincluding interviews and final hiringare made by our human recruitment team. AI is never used to make final hiring decisions.

Lets Talk

Not sure you meet every requirement? Thats okay were more interested in your potential and passion. If this role excites you, wed love to hear from you.

Need accommodations during the hiring process? Just let us know were here to support you.

Thanks to everyone who applies! While we wish we could connect with every candidate, only those selected to move forward will be contacted.

At Solace, we believe that diversity and inclusion drive innovation and growth, both in business and in life. We strive to create an enriching and safe workplace where you can be who you are. If you want to do the best work of your career and feel supported every step of the way, we encourage you to join us!

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