Software Engineer

About InstaLILY

InstaLILY is a New York-based AI startup working at the cutting-edge of agentic AI. We build autonomous agents at the frontier of enterprise software, machine intelligence, and human-AI collaboration.

As a Software Engineer at InstaLILY, you’ll join a team drawn from top-tier university programs. You’ll develop our AI agents platform and drive technical excellence across the org. You’ll work closely with the Lead Software Engineer and cross-functional teams to design and implement new features and capabilities, and help build a culture of continuous learning as we grow.

This role is client-facing. You’ll build and ship AI agents that operate inside our customers’ systems, and you’ll be in regular working sessions with stakeholders at enterprise customers. You need to code at a high bar and communicate decisions clearly. This is a new role that is currently open.

Responsibilities

Develop InstaLILY’s AI platform and drive technical excellence throughout the organization

Work closely with cross-functional teams (product, UI/UX, business development, growth) and key business stakeholders to design and implement new features and capabilities

Partner with the Growth team during customer deployments: understand workflows, defend architectural decisions, and iterate on feedback

Raise quality and reliability through comprehensive testing and CI/CD practices

Build a rapport with the Lead Software Engineer and Head of Product while fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement

Collaborate with the product and design teams to deliver high-quality products that meet customer needs

Stay up-to-date with the latest AI and software engineering trends and technologies

Requirements

Bachelor’s in CS, engineering, math, physics, or related: demonstrated ability matters more than credential

0–2 years as a software engineer (strong candidates have shipped something with real users)

Strong fluency in at least one backend language (Python, TypeScript, or similar) and a modern web stack

AI-serious: you’ve built something with LLMs (a RAG system, an agent, a fine-tuned model, a real integration)

Strong communication: you can explain what you built and why you built it that way to non-technical audiences

Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking

What You'll Get

Proven product: Customers are live; this isn’t a bet on an unproven thesis

AI-native: In how we build, how we work, and what we sell

Stage: Early enough to shape how the company scales

Global: Based in New York with offices in SF and London

Culture: Sharp, low-ego team that keeps raising the bar

Growth: The learning curve is steep

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range : $75,000 - $90,000CAD per year, commensurate with experience

Equity : Generous stock options awards and refreshers for top performers

Benefits: CPP, in-office Lunch reimbursement, Wellness Stipend, PTO, sick days and 9 Statutory Holidays, and more!

Instalily is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.