Convai Software Engineer at Probe CX
Summary
Senior backend engineer (5+ yrs) at Convai building scalable Node.js/TypeScript services and REST APIs that integrate LLMs and generative AI into conversational AI products for gaming, XR, and virtual worlds. Full-time, on-site in Auckland (Orakei/Ellerslie).
This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.
About Convai
Convai is a cutting-edge Conversational AI company building intelligent, lifelike AI characters for virtual worlds, gaming, XR, and interactive experiences. Combining LLMs, Generative AI, voice, memory, and real-time interaction, Convai is shaping the future of how people interact with AI.
About the Role
We're looking for a Senior Backend Developer with 5+ years of experience to join our technology team and build scalable, AI-powered products. The role is primarily backend-focused, requiring strong experience with Node.js, TypeScript, and JavaScript, along with hands-on exposure to LLMs, Generative AI, and Conversational AI. You'll work on building scalable backend services, APIs, integrations, and intelligent AI-powered workflows in a collaborative environment with a strong focus on innovation, ownership, and work-life balance.
Key Responsibilities
- Build scalable backend services and REST APIs using Node.js and TypeScript.
- Integrate LLMs and Generative AI into production applications.
- Develop Conversational AI, chatbots, AI assistants, and intelligent workflows.
- Work with databases, third-party APIs, cloud services, and distributed systems.
- Collaborate with React/frontend teams when required.
- Participate in architecture, code reviews, optimisation, and technical design.
- Mentor junior developers and contribute to engineering best practices.
Requirements
- 5+ years of software development experience.
- Strong Node.js, TypeScript & JavaScript skills.
- Experience building scalable backend systems and REST APIs.
- Hands-on experience with LLMs, Generative AI, or Conversational AI.
- Experience integrating AI/LLM APIs into applications.
- Experience with React.
- Strong understanding of databases, APIs, Git, and modern development practices.
Nice to Have
- Experience with OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, RAG, vector databases, AI agents, AWS/Azure/GCP, microservices, or event-driven architectures.
Location: Ellerslie, N, NZ.