Senior AI Applied Software Engineer
Posted Apr 13, 2026
The Job At Backbase, we don’t just deliver software – we redefine how people manage their finances. We are looking for a Senior AI Applied Software Engineer to join our R&D department in Kraków. You will join the team which sits at the core of Backbase platform: Entitlements. Handling complex problems related to Access Control, Approvals and Limits. By joining our team, you won’t just write code; you will design systems that impact millions of users across over 100 financial institutions worldwide. Meet the Job As a Senior AI Applied Software Engineer you are a technical cornerstone of your squad. You will design and deliver complex features with minimal guidance, ensuring that both the "engine" (Backend) and the "experience" (Frontend) are performant, secure, and scalable. - Full SDLC Ownership: Lead the entire lifecycle of digital banking products—from initial idea and architectural design to release and maintenance. - Architectural Excellence: Improve system architecture and design components that integrate smoothly across APIs and microservices. - Technical Leadership: Act as a go-to resource for your team, mentoring junior engineers, conducting critical code reviews, and raising the bar for engineering standards. - AI & Innovation: Contribute to the evolution of LLM-based voice assistants and real-time personalization engines using OpenAI and ML models. - Security-First Mindset: Implement "Entitlements" and fraud prevention services with a focus on non-functional requirements like security, scalability, and resilience. - Work in a Pod based model, collaborating with Architects, Product Owners, and UX Designers to align technical solutions with business needs.