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Software Development Engineer, Backend (Remote)

LivePerson

Remote
Full-time
Senior
Staff
7+ yrs
Salary not listedPosted 4w ago

Real job — pulled straight from LivePerson’s careers page · Verified July 15, 2026 · No reposts.

Job description

LivePerson is hiring a Software Development Engineer, Backend (Remote) — a full-time, remote role. Apply directly on LivePerson's careers page below.

Software Development Engineer II ( Java Backend )

Location: India- Remote

Department: AI & Automation

Software Development Engineer II ( Java Backend Engineer)

Location: India-Remote

Work Timings: 1:30 PM to 10.30 PM IST

LivePerson (NASDAQ: LPSN) is a leader in trusted enterprise conversational AI and digital transformation. The world's leading brands use our award-winning Conversational Cloud platform to connect with millions of consumers. We power nearly a billion conversational interactions every month, providing uniquely rich data analytics and safety tools to unlock the power of conversational AI for better business outcomes. Fast Company named LivePerson the #1 Most Innovative AI Company in the world.

  • Overview:

    The successful candidate has an opportunity to join a highly outstanding team within a fast-paced and successful organization.


    In this role you will:


    • Design and develop high-volume, low-latency applications for mission-critical systems and deliver high-availability and performance
    • Design REST-based backend services
    • Debug production issues and help maintain existing code
    • Development of technical specifications and documentation
    • Participate in on-call rotations
    • Work with Bots & Automation team in building next-generation bot runtime platform

    You should be an expert in:


    • Solid understanding of Data Structures and Algorithm Design
    • Strong programming skills in Java springboot with good knowledge of multi-threading.
    • Expert-level knowledge of Databases (SQL, NoSQL) like Cassandra, MySQL
    • Experience with Data Processing tools like Kafka, Airflow, Apache Spark, Hadoop
    • Experience building REST APIs & debugging distributed microservice-based applications
    • Experience with Git, Jenkins, and other Development tools
    • Experience integrating with third-party APIs
    • Experience in Kubernetes 
    • Experience with NodeJS & Python is a plus but not necessary
    • Experience with GCP and AWS is a plus.

    Minimum Qualifications :


    • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
    • 7+ years of experience building successful production software systems

Benefits:

  • Personal time off 15 days - Casual (5) days, Care Days (5) & Sick Days (5)
  • Medical Insurance: 8 Lakhs Family Floater that covers employee, spouse, 3 children and parents or In-laws
  • Group Personal Accident: 3x of the employee’s Gross Salary
  • Group Term Life: 3x of the employee’s Gross Salary
  • Volunteering Days – Use them to make a difference in your community. Whether it's a cleanup, supporting a local initiative, just let us know! We're here to help you create a meaningful impact.

Financial & Growth

  • Employee Stock Program (ESPP): Participate in our Employee Stock Participation Program and receive a discount on company shares, allowing you to share in LivePerson's success.
  • Learning & Development: We actively support your professional journey with robust programs for growth and learning development, including allocated stipends, ensuring you reach your full potential.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

As leaders in enterprise customer conversations, we celebrate diversity, empowering our team to forge impactful conversations globally. LivePerson is a place where uniqueness is embraced, growth is constant, and everyone is empowered to create their own success. We're very proud to have earned recognition from Fast Company, Newsweek, and BuiltIn for being a top innovative, beloved, and remote-friendly workplace, and recognized by Gartner as a leader in the Conversational AI space.

Belonging at LivePerson

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. 

Important Candidate Notice

The talent acquisition team at LivePerson has recently been notified of a phishing scam targeting candidates applying for our open roles. Scammers have been posing as hiring managers and recruiters in an effort to access candidates' personal and financial information. This phishing scam is not isolated to only LivePerson and has been documented in news articles and media outlets.

Please note that any communication from our hiring teams at LivePerson regarding a job opportunity will only be made by a LivePerson employee with an @liveperson.com email address.

LivePerson does not ask for personal or financial information as part of our interview process, including but not limited to your social security number, online account passwords, credit card numbers, passport information and other related banking information. If you have any questions and or concerns, please feel free to contact recruiting-lp@liveperson.com

 

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Frequently asked questions

Is Software Development Engineer, Backend (Remote) at LivePerson a remote job?

Yes, Software Development Engineer, Backend (Remote) at LivePerson is a remote position. This role is open to remote candidates.

What skills are required for Software Development Engineer, Backend (Remote) at LivePerson?

The required skills for Software Development Engineer, Backend (Remote) at LivePerson include: Java, Spring Boot, SQL, NoSQL, Cassandra, MySQL, Kafka, Airflow, Spark, Hadoop, REST, Microservices, Git, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Node.js, Python, GCP, AWS.

What is the seniority level for Software Development Engineer, Backend (Remote) at LivePerson?

Software Development Engineer, Backend (Remote) at LivePerson is a Senior / Staff level position.

How do I apply for Software Development Engineer, Backend (Remote) at LivePerson?

You can view the full description and apply for Software Development Engineer, Backend (Remote) at LivePerson on EchoJobs: https://echojobs.io/job/liveperson-software-development-engineer-ii-java-backend-2mejr.