Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
Level: Senior Individual Contributor
Team: Engineering
Reports to: Director of Engineering
Company
Terzo builds an AI-native enterprise data platform designed to power the commercial and financial operating system of modern companies. The platform transforms complex, unstructured enterprise data into structured, actionable intelligence used directly in operational and financial decision-making. Terzo sits at the intersection of data platforms, AI systems, and enterprise software, focusing on real production use cases rather than demos or point solutions.
The platform is built to handle enterprise-scale complexity. Terzo ingests and normalizes data from fragmented systems and documents, applies advanced AI to extract meaning, and delivers reliable, secure, and scalable capabilities customers depend on every day. Architectural decisions prioritize durability, correctness, and long-term evolution, creating a foundation capable of supporting a multi-layer AI platform over time.
Culture at Terzo centers on ownership, momentum, and craftsmanship. Engineers operate with real autonomy, take responsibility for end-to-end systems, and collaborate closely across disciplines. The team values high standards, direct communication, and continuous learning, attracting builders who want meaningful impact while helping shape the future of an ambitious enterprise AI platform.
Opportunity
Terzo is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to build and own the core platform foundation and product experiences powering Terzo’s vision. This role will lead the delivery of our AI Intelligence Platform, the Terzo Commercial Graph, and AI Platform APIs all designed to power critical enterprise intelligence. The opportunity is for builders seeking end-to-end ownership, from platform foundation through customer-facing experiences, while shaping the long-term architecture of an enterprise AI platform.
Roles & Responsibilities
Design and implement core services spanning platform APIs, data models, and application layers
Build and evolve the Terzo commercial graph, including entities, relationships, metrics, and signals
Own platform foundations supporting analytics, workflows, AI agents, and marketplace experiences
Develop scalable backend systems supporting high-volume, multi-source enterprise data
Collaborate closely with product, design, and AI partners to deliver cohesive AI platform capabilities
Establish engineering standards and frameworks around reliability, performance, security, and maintainability
Success Criteria
Core Backend Engineering Experience
5+ years of experience designing and building backend systems or developer platforms in distributed, cloud-native environments.
Experience building or scaling data platforms, backend systems, or core infrastructure
Experience designing APIs for critical services processing highly sensitive data.
Solid understanding of relational and non-relational data stores, data modeling, and performance optimization
Strong backend development experience in Go or Python
Ways of Working
High ownership mentality with comfort making architectural decisions
Strong product intuition paired with disciplined engineering judgment
Comfort operating in environments with evolving requirements and incomplete information
Clear communication skills across engineering, product, and business stakeholders
Nice to Have
Experience building AI-driven or machine learning-enabled platforms
Prior work on B2B SaaS, enterprise data platforms, or financial systems
Experience operating production systems on AWS, Azure.
Exposure to distributed systems, workflow engines, or streaming technologies
Why Join Terzo
Opportunity to build and own a foundational enterprise data platform
High-impact role with real influence on architecture and technical direction
Complex problems involving data, AI, scale, and enterprise customers
Small, senior team with strong ownership and minimal bureaucracy
Clear runway for technical and leadership growth as the platform scales
Benefits & Perks
Competitive salary, annual performance bonus & employee stock option plan
100% paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with employer contribution
Generous vacation and sick leave
Flexible work arrangements
High-quality equipment for home and office
Strong culture of collaboration, mentorship, and continuous improvement
Terzo is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. All employment decisions at Terzo are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering
Industries
Software Development
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