Wati

Backend Software Engineer - AI Agent

Wati  •  Shenzhen, CN (Onsite)  •  4 months ago
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Job Description

Wati is the world's leading WhatsApp-first conversational growth platform, empowering businesses to build deeper customer relationships and accelerate revenue growth. Trusted and loved by over 14,000 customers across 100+ countries, Wati has established itself as the premier choice for businesses leveraging WhatsApp and other messaging channels to connect with customers on their platform of choice. In a world where real-time interactions drive growth, Wati's story is all about business growth through conversations.

At Wati, we believe that every conversation matters, whether it's engaging a first-time prospect, nurturing a qualified lead, or deepening relationships with loyal clients. We transform these conversations into opportunities for building relationships, and strong relationships lead to increased revenue.

Our Platform

The AI-native platform simplifies complex business operations by bringing all customer interactions under one intelligent roof. Designed for scalability and ease of use, our solution delivers a measurable ROI while adapting to businesses of all sizes, from emerging startups to established enterprises.

Our Backing & Partnerships

Wati is proudly backed by world-class investors including Tiger Global, Sequoia Capital, DST Global, and Shopify. As a Premier-tier Partner of Meta, Google, and WhatsApp, we maintain the highest standards of integration and platform excellence.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Backend Software Engineer (AI Agent) to design, build, and optimize backend systems that power WATI’s next-generation AI Agent products. This role will focus on developing reliable, scalable, and high-performance APIs and services, collaborating closely with product, AI, and frontend teams to deliver intelligent automation solutions that enhance customer experience and business efficiency.

What you'll doing

  • Build and optimize AI Agents, focusing on decision-making, task scheduling, and multimodal data processing.
  • Design system architecture and develop backend services using Python or Go.
  • Integrate multiple external APIs and data sources for intelligent automation.
  • Continuously improve system performance, usability, and scalability based on real-world feedback.
  • Work closely with product, design, and business teams to translate ideas into scalable solutions and deliver them quickly.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science or related field, with 3–5 years of development experience.
  • Backend development background with strong coding practices.
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
  • Experience in agent system or automation framework development is a plus.

Nice to Have

  • Experience building AI Agent applications from scratch (0–1).
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (GCP, AWS).
  • Background in intelligent customer service, conversational systems, or voice bots.
  • Fluent English communication and leadership or management experience is a plus.
Wati

About Wati

Reimagining customer engagement, Wati is the leading conversational platform built on WhatsApp's Business API. Our easy-to-use software empowers 10,000+ businesses across 160+ countries to deliver personalised, real-time conversations at scale.

With innovative AI solutions, we're transforming how companies communicate:

Shared inboxes allow seamless collaboration

Powerful automation boosts efficiency

Broadcast messaging engages customers

Intelligent chatbots provide instant support

As a fast-growing global SaaS startup, we're passionate about using technology to build meaningful relationships between businesses and customers. Our talented, driven team is united by a vision to empower organizations and redefine connections through meaningful conversations.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Hong Kong, HK
Year Founded
2019
Website
wati.io
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