Senior Software Engineer

About Us

Pearl is AI for professional services at global scale, combining advanced AI with verified human expertise to deliver help that is accurate, accountable, and fast. Since 2003, our network has connected millions of customers with licensed professionals across 196 countries, making real expertise available anytime, anywhere.

Our Values

• Data driven: Start with truth, measure what matters.
• Courageous: Bias to action; run toward hard problems.
• Innovative: Seek novel, elegant solutions.
• Lean: Do more with less. Build, ship, learn fast.
• Humble: Strong opinions, lightly held.

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Software Engineering team at Pearl. In this role, you will initially focus on modernizing and securing our Drupal-based platforms, ensuring system stability, security compliance, and seamless customer experiences. As the immediate modernization priorities are completed, your focus will expand into C#/.NET development and broader full-stack engineering initiatives, contributing to the development and enhancement of scalable applications. You will collaborate with experienced engineers across global teams, take ownership of complex technical challenges, and leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering efficiency and quality. This is an opportunity for an engineer who brings strong technical expertise, enjoys solving real-world engineering challenges, and is excited to contribute across both established platforms and modern technologies.

What You’ll Do

• Drupal Platform – Own and maintain the Drupal platform, including upgrades, security updates, troubleshooting, and ongoing support.
• Backend Development – Design, implement, and scale backend services using C#, .NET Core, RESTful APIs, and service-oriented architectures.
• Frontend Development – Build and enhance web applications using React, Redux, TypeScript, and JavaScript.
• Scalable Systems – Design and evolve highly scalable, reliable systems for high-traffic environments with strong observability and extensibility.
• AI & LLM Engineering – Leverage tools such as Cursor, Claude, and GitHub Copilot and build AI agents using the latest LLM models.
• AI/ML Features – Collaborate with Product and Design teams to develop AI/ML-powered product features.
• Production Support – Diagnose and resolve production issues and contribute to incident response and system resilience.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Partner with Product, Design, and Data teams from discovery through product launch.
• Quality & Testing – Build and maintain unit, integration, and end-to-end tests throughout the development lifecycle.
• Technical Leadership – Participate in code and design reviews, promote knowledge sharing, and drive continuous improvement.

What You'll Build

• Scalable Web Applications – Build high-performance, reliable web applications designed for high-traffic environments.
• Backend Services – Develop scalable services and RESTful APIs using C# and .NET Core.
• Drupal Solutions – Build, enhance, and modernize Drupal-based platforms, including upgrades and customizations.
• Modern Frontend Experiences – Develop user-facing applications using React, Redux, TypeScript, and JavaScript.
• AI-Powered Features – Build AI agents and contribute to AI/ML-powered product features using the latest LLM models.
• Quality Engineering – Build robust unit, integration, and end-to-end testing into the products you deliver.

What We’re Looking For

• Backend Engineering – 6+ years of web development experience with strong expertise in Drupal and PHP, along with C#, .NET Core, REST APIs, and service-oriented/event-driven architectures.
• Drupal Expertise – 2+ years of hands-on Drupal experience, including major-version upgrades and work in the Drupal database.
• PHP Development – 2+ years of hands-on PHP experience, preferably with Drupal customization, modules, and maintenance.
• AI/LLM Exposure – Experience leveraging AI/LLMs for development, testing, code interpretation, analysis, and other engineering use cases.
• Scalable Systems – Strong experience building complex web applications and working with high-volume systems and large-scale data processing.
• Engineering Mindset – Strong understanding of architectural patterns, clean/maintainable code, and modern web services.
• Collaboration & Ownership – Strong problem-solving, communication, cross-functional collaboration, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Nice to Have

• Drupal Modernization - Experience with Drupal 11 version upgrades, migrations, and custom module development.
• Modern Front-End Frameworks - Hands-on experience with React.js or Angular, with React preferred.

Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace

We welcome people from all backgrounds who seek the opportunity to help build a future where professional services are readily available to all. If you have curiosity, passion, and a collaborative spirit, come work with us. Pearl is committed to an inclusive workplace. Pearl is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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