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Our platform supercharges productivity before, during, and after meetings-and across messages and email-so work gets done faster, smarter, and with better focus. We integrate seamlessly with tools like Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Zoom, Slack, HubSpot, ChatGPT, Claude, and more, helping teams stay aligned and move forward, whether they're in the same room or across time zones.\nBacked by $81 million in funding from Smash Capital, Madrona, and Goodwater Capital, Read AI is growing. If you're excited to shape the future of AI-powered meetings and want to make an impact at a product-focused startup, we'd love to meet you.\nThe Role:\nRead AI is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Backend team. As a senior contributor, you will play a key role in designing, building, and scaling backend systems that power our AI-driven productivity platform. 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