Senior Software Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 17, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 11, 2026. Genesys scores A on the Alion truth index.
Be the one building AI-powered experiences where they matter most.
At Genesys, we help organizations create better customer experiences through AI-powered experience orchestration. Our platform connects people, systems, data and AI to help organizations deliver more personalized service, improve operational efficiency and build stronger customer relationships.
Help build, support and operate technology used by more than 8,000 organizations in over 100 countries - moving AI from possibility to production in real-world enterprise environments every day.
Summary
We are seeking aSeniorSoftware Engineer top be based in Budapest, Hungary to join the DigitalSocial andMessaging team within Genesys Cloud. This team designs, builds, and operates highly available communication services that power customer experience across digital channelssuch as Google,X,Facebook, Instagram,WhatsApp
In this role, you will helpdeliverscalable, secure, and reliablesocial andmessaging services. You will work on distributed cloud-based systems that support message routing, delivery, tracking, integrations, and operational visibility across multiple digital channels.
The ideal candidate is anexperienced senior engineerwho can deliverhigh qualityfeaturesindependently, influence architectural direction,and makereliability, scalability, and operabilitydecisionson his own.
Responsibilities / Job Duties:
Build and maintain integrations with digital channels and social platforms such asGoogle,X,Facebook, Instagram,WhatsApp,and other third-party providers.
Partner with product, engineering, security, and operations teams to deliver reliable customer-facing capabilities.
Design and implement features supportingvendor integration, data aggregation, data retrieval,message routing, delivery, tracking, analytics, observability, and operational tooling.
Write and maintain automated tests across unit, integration, end-to-end test layersand continuous operations automation.
Drive improvements in system reliability, scalability, performance, monitoring, alerting, and incident response.
Contribute to technical design reviews, code reviews, and engineering best practices.
Participate in the team’s on-call rotation and contribute to continuous improvement of service operations.
Contribute to a culture of innovation by experimenting with new technologies, AI-assisted development workflows, and modern engineering approaches that improve scalability, developer productivity, and user experience
Leverage AI-powered and “vibe coding” style development tools responsibly to accelerate prototyping, implementation, testing, and operational efficiency while maintaining strong engineering quality standards
Minimum Requirements
6+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on backend and distributed systems
Upper intermediate or above written and spoken English
Proficiency in Typescript and Java with the ability to work across multiple backend technologies
Experience working with NoSQL or relational databases.
Experience building and operatingcloud nativeor microservice-basedapplications.
Hands-on experience with automated testing and continuous integration and deployment practices.
Self-starter with strong problem-solving skillscapableof translatingproblemsinto practical solutions.
Desired Skills & Experience
Experience with AWS services such asLambda,DynamoDB, S3,ALB,SQS,SNS,EventBridge,EC2
Experience with DynamoDB or other NoSQL data stores.
Familiarity with multiple programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python
Experienceinthe fullSDLC, including design, development, deployment, and production support.
Understanding of distributed system design, scalability, and high availability patterns.
Strong understanding of RESTful API design and service-oriented architecture.
Experience with monitoring, observability, alerting, and incident management tools.
Experience building or supporting real-time messaging or collaboration platforms.
Experience withGoogle,X,Facebook, Instagram,WhatsApp,orother third-party providers.
Experience using AI-assisted engineering tools and workflows to improve developer productivity, code quality, and delivery speed.
Experience workingindistributed teams.
Work Environment
The best of both worlds: the stability of a multinational company and the flexibility and speed of a startup
Remote-friendly team with distributed collaboration across regions and time zones.
Flexible working but based in Hungary
Regularand mandatoryparticipation in code reviews, technical discussions, and design reviews.
Strong focus on operational excellence, continuous learning, and continuous improvement.
Adherence to the Genesys Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
Cafeteria, health insurance, life insurance
And there is a fabulous new HQ near Nyugati Railway Station in the 6th District of Budapest
Working at Genesys
- AI at enterprise scale - Build, support and operate AI-powered technology used by more than 8,000 organizations worldwide. 150+ new AI features were released in the last fiscal year.
- A flexible-first culture - Join a global team of nearly 7,000 employees with flexible ways of working designed to help people do their best work.
- Growth in the AI era - Build future-ready skills through mentorship, learning programs, leadership development and education support.
- Time to recharge and give back - Benefits include paid volunteer time, August Free Fridays, well-being resources and regionally tailored programs for employees and their families.
- Recognized globally - Genesys is Great Place to Work® certified in 17 countries and 94% of employees are proud to tell others they work at Genesys.
Learn more about our culture, AI innovation and sustainability commitments through our Careers site and Sustainability Report.
What Happens After You Apply
After you apply, here's what you can typically expect:
- Our Talent Acquisition team reviews your application with the hiring team.
- A Talent Acquisition Partner will review your application and, if your background is aligned, schedule a Zoom interview.
- Next, you'll meet the hiring manager and other members of the interview team.
- We aim to keep the process focused and respectful of your time, with no more than five interviews in most cases.
- After interviews are complete, our team will follow up with the final steps.
Every application is reviewed by a person. Response times may vary by role and location, but our team will keep you informed throughout the process.
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About Genesys:
Genesys® empowers more than 8,000 organizations worldwide to create the best customer and employee experiences. Genesys Cloud™ is the Agentic Orchestration Platform that securely connects people, systems, data and AI across the enterprise with built-in governance and control. As a result, organizations can drive customer loyalty, growth and retention while increasing operational efficiency and teamwork across human and AI workforces. To learn more, visit www.genesys.ai.
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