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Pax8

Pax8

Software Engineering
Denver, CO, USA
USD 165k-179k / year + Equity
Posted on Jan 11, 2026

Invent the Future with Us

At Pax8 Labs, we’re not just imagining the future—we’re building it. Our mission is to make autonomous technology practical, intuitive, and transformative for businesses everywhere. As a Software Engineer, you’ll design and develop the core infrastructure that powers human-guided AI workflows, enabling real-time orchestration and seamless integration across diverse environments.
This is greenfield engineering in an innovation hub where speed, experimentation, and bold ideas drive everything we do. You’ll tackle today’s hardest platform challenges while laying the foundation for breakthrough technologies—from new interaction models to entirely new product lines.
If you’re passionate about pioneering technology and want to help shape a culture of innovation, we want you—even if you don’t check every box. Diverse perspectives fuel our breakthroughs, so bring your curiosity and creativity.

What You’ll Do

  • Build scalable backend services, APIs, and orchestration systems for AI-driven workflows.
  • Architect and maintain cloud-native infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) with Kubernetes/EKS.
  • Develop CI/CD pipelines and automation using GitHub Actions, Terraform, Helm.
  • Collaborate with DevOps and engineering teams to align on best practices.
  • Lead technical approaches for microservice architecture and mentor across projects.
  • Implement Infrastructure as Code governance and troubleshoot complex distributed systems.
  • Drive adoption of DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering principles.
  • Establish monitoring, alerting, and performance metrics for platform resources.

Who We’re Looking For

  • Experience with backend languages (Go, Python, Rust, Kotlin, TypeScript).
  • Proven ability to design and build robust APIs (REST, GraphQL, gRPC).
  • Deep knowledge of cloud-native architectures and containerization.
  • Hands-on expertise with major cloud platforms (AWS preferred).
  • Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD automation, and DevOps toolchains.
  • Strong system design skills focused on scalability, reliability, and security.
  • Enthusiasm for AI/ML advancements and backend infrastructure innovations.
Bonus: Understanding of autonomous agent architectures or workflow orchestration systems.

Why Join Pax8 Labs

  • Technical Challenge: Solve novel problems in agent orchestration and system reliability.
  • Pioneering Territory: Work at the forefront of agent and platform technology.
  • Massive Scale: Your work will impact thousands of partners through Pax8’s marketplace.
  • Greenfield Engineering: Build systems from scratch with modern technologies.
  • Strong Backing: Executive support and autonomy to innovate.
  • Inclusive Culture: We welcome diverse perspectives and backgrounds.

Our Values

  • Compassionate Candor: Share candid, actionable feedback.
  • Seek to Understand: Stay curious and committed to learning.
  • We Before Me: Collaborate for Team Pax8 wins.
  • Do What You Say: Take ownership and deliver.
  • Light Up Learning: Experiment, share, and grow together.
  • Driven by Passion: Connect your passion to our mission.

Compensation:

  • Qualified candidates can expect a salary range of $165,000-$179,000 or more depending on experience

Expected Closing Date: 2/2/2026

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Perks:

Why Join Pax8?

Because here, success isn't just about numbers—it’s about impact.
It’s about being part of a team that thinks bigger, empowers each other, and never loses sight of why we do what we do: to make the cloud easier, more accessible, and more meaningful.

At Pax8 we believe that your Total Rewards should include a benefits package that shows how much we value our greatest assets. All FTE Pax8 people enjoy the following benefits:

  • Non-Commissioned Bonus Plans or Variable Commission

  • 401(k) plan with employer match

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Employer Paid Short & Long Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance

  • Flexible, Open Vacation

  • Paid Sick Time Off

  • Extended Leave for Life events

  • RTD Eco Pass (For local Colorado Employees)

  • Career Development Programs

  • Stock Option Eligibility

  • Employee-led Resource Groups

Please take a moment to review our Proprietary Rights and Non-Competition Agreement — this document outlines important information about your rights and responsibilities if you join our team.

Pax8 is an EEOC Employer.

Equal Opportunities

Pax8 is an equal opportunities employer and welcome individuals who are in possession of the appropriate requirements to work within the country the role is based in. Offered individuals will be asked to undertake identity, security compliance and reference checks. Your privacy is important to us. Your data will be held in accordance with Data Privacy best practices and processed only in accordance with our recruiting processes.

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