Senior Backend Engineer – AI Platform (Remote, EMEA)

About the role

Hostaway is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join its AI Platform team. In this fully remote position you will integrate cutting‑edge AI services into Hostaway’s SaaS product, turning raw data and models into customer‑facing features that help property managers and guests.

Key responsibilities

• Design and develop backend services that embed AI outputs into Hostaway’s platform.
• Build and maintain high‑performance REST APIs and SDKs for AI‑driven functionality.
• Collaborate with product, design and frontend engineers to create intuitive AI‑powered user experiences.
• Work with platform and integration teams to ensure seamless incorporation of AI components into existing workflows.
• Implement observability, monitoring and error handling for AI services in production.
• Contribute to the evolution of the AI integration stack, including Python SDKs and LLM orchestration.

Required profile

• 5+ years of backend engineering experience, preferably in SaaS environments.
• Strong proficiency in Python.
• Hands‑on experience building REST APIs and integrating SaaS services.
• Familiarity with large‑language‑model tools such as LangChain, Vercel AI SDK or MCP servers.
• Ability to work closely with cross‑functional teams and bridge AI services with existing stacks.

Required skills

• Python
• REST APIs
• SaaS integrations
• LangChain
• Vercel AI SDK
• MCP servers
• PHP (nice to have)
• Golang (nice to have)

What we offer

• Competitive market‑based compensation.
• 100 % remote work within the EMEA region.
• Equity participation through stock options.
• Opportunity to shape AI‑driven features in a fast‑growing unicorn‑stage company.