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# Software Engineer, Backend at SiteGround

- **Company:** SiteGround
- **Location:** Bulgaria
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-09-19
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-21
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/siteground/0a220806-406f-4e20-adf1-ee72259179e2

## Job description

## THE ROLE:

We're hiring a Software Engineer to play a pivotal role in shaping the backbone of our innovative Software as a Service (SaaS) products. This isn't a typical frontend role: we're looking for someone who's already adapted to building software in the AI era — who thinks in systems, moves comfortably across the stack, and treats AI tools as part of the craft, not a shortcut around it.

How you think, how fast you iterate, and how fearlessly you push past "good enough" matter more to us than years logged or job titles. You'll join a team with strong engineering proficiency that spends its time on problems that actually matter and shares a real passion for building products from the ground up, regardless of stack.

## YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Bring a working AI-augmented workflow into daily development — prompting, orchestrating agents, and critically reviewing AI-generated output before it ships;
- Develop and maintain high-quality, scalable backend applications with appropriate backend tech like PHP, Python, and [Node.js](http://node.js), applying best practices with full ownership from design through production and performance;
- Work fluently in Git within a big team, where collaboration is a must;
- Partner closely with Product Managers, Front-End engineers, QAs, and DevOps to ship features end-to-end. Be responsible for systems and products that serve 3M+ websites;
- Write clean, well-tested code that the next engineer can build on without fear;
- Ship iteratively and often, favoring fast feedback loops and continuous improvement;
- Share knowledge, challenge ideas, and continuously raise the bar for our engineering practices and the team;
- Care deeply about performance, reliability, and craft - own the outcome, not just the task.

## OUR EXPECTATIONS:

- Demonstrate strong proficiency in using, evaluating, and experimenting with AI-based technologies to improve engineering workflows, solve complex problems, and increase development effectiveness;
- Deep understanding of the HTTP stack, networking fundamentals, CI/CD pipelines, software testing, observability, and distributed systems;
- Strong understanding of software architecture, APIs, databases, caching, messaging, and asynchronous processing;
- Take end-to-end ownership — from the first question to a verified result in production;
- Bring a strong focus on software performance and proactive extensibility;
- Ability to critically evaluate technical solutions and determine whether they are the right fit for the problem, not just whether they work;
- Have experience establishing engineering standards, component architectures, and development best practices;
- Ability to clearly communicate technical trade-offs and complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences;
- Have proven experience scaling systems that serve millions of users globally;
- Ability to work effectively with ambiguity and incomplete information.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or the equivalent gained through hands-on experience, open-source work, or a technical write-up sharp enough to speak for itself.

## GREAT ADVANTAGE WILL BE:

- If AI is an output multiplier for you;
- If you are even more passionate about your work than ever before;
- If you bring a team-first mindset and care more about solving the problem than proving you’re right;
- If you get excited at the prospect of shipping tech products that push the web forward.

Come and make a difference at SiteGround with people who inspire you to grow!

## WHAT WE OFFER:

At SiteGround, we work hard and challenge ourselves to exceed expectations. In this high-performance environment, we match your dedication with a real commitment to your professional growth and personal well-being. We offer a carefully designed benefits package aimed at providing peace of mind and a rewarding day-to-day experience.

- Competitive remuneration and a performance-based bonus system;
- Shorter workday on Fridays – we finish at 3:00 PM;
- 5 bonus paid days at 5 years of service, plus one more each year after — up to 10;
- Three modern and cozy office locations across Bulgaria, designed for focus, creativity, and collaboration, plus flexible work options;
- Free breakfast and lunch in our HQ restaurant, or provided by our trusted catering partners in the rest of our offices;
- Free parking and a metro shuttle for convenient commuting;
- Fully equipped in-office gym with professional coaches;
- Sports activities and group classes (yoga, HIIT, table tennis, dancing, and more) - pick whatever gets you moving;
- Multisport or Coolfit cards fully covered by the company to support an active lifestyle;
- Premium additional health insurance coverage and annual medical check-ups;
- Free massages to help you unwind;
- Opportunities for professional development through trainings and conferences;
- Company-backed volunteering, with 2 extra paid days off to support the causes you care about;
- Memorable team events, internal gatherings, and company festivals;
- A strong knowledge-sharing culture through regular meetups and internal conferences;
- We remember milestones — anniversary and company gifts and surprises along the way.

If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, we'd love to hear from you!

Please note: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps.

## About SiteGround

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: SiteGround powers over 3 million websites globally with managed web hosting, AI-powered website building, email marketing, and AI business tools — all built in-house.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Bootstrapped — independently owned since 2004)
- **Headquarters**: Sofia, Bulgaria (with registered entities in USA, UK, Spain, Cyprus, and data centers across 8 countries)
- **Founded**: 2004
- **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed (founded by a couple of IT graduates)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Web hosting, SaaS (website builder, email marketing), AI tools for SMBs
- **Target customers**: Small-to-medium businesses, entrepreneurs, and online businesses (B2B)
- **Mission**: “Give every business owner the tools, technology, and support to succeed online, without needing a technical team, big budgets, or a dozen disconnected services.”

## Products & Services
- **Managed Web Hosting**: Powered by Google Cloud infrastructure with proprietary speed and security optimizations, optimized for WordPress. Includes 99.9% uptime guarantee.
- **Website Builder**: AI-powered drag-and-drop builder designed for small businesses to create professional sites quickly.
- **Coderick AI**: A “vibe coding” tool that builds websites, web apps, internal tools, and client dashboards from natural language descriptions — production-ready and hosted on SiteGround’s infrastructure.
- **AI Studio**: A unified workspace to chat with leading AI models, manage WordPress sites via chat, create ads, and generate on-brand visuals — replacing multiple separate subscriptions.
- **Email Marketing Platform**: Conversion-focused tool for email campaigns, designed for ease of use and results.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (privately owned)
- **Key Metrics**: 
  - Annual revenue: $22.7M (LinkedIn estimate; note: company powers 3M+ domains, suggesting higher actual revenue)
  - Headcount: 600+ (careers page, 2026) – conflicting reports of 375 (LinkedIn) and 550 (Most Loved Workplace)
  - Customer satisfaction: 98% annual rating
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: None (independently owned). Infrastructure partner: Google Cloud.
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - 3 million domains served
  - +9.2% YoY headcount growth (LinkedIn)
  - Early strategic adoption of AI (Coderick AI, AI Studio)
  - 100+ industry awards, including Most Loved Workplace® certification

## Competitive Advantages
- **Proprietary in-house technology**: All software built from scratch — no off-the-shelf solutions — giving full control over performance, security, and innovation.
- **Enterprise infrastructure for all**: Runs on Google Cloud’s premium network, optimized by internal server architects, making enterprise-grade reliability accessible to SMBs.
- **AI-first innovation**: Integrated AI across products (website builder, Coderick, AI Studio) before it became an industry trend.
- **Independent ownership**: No external shareholders means long-term investment in quality over short-term profits.
- **High customer loyalty**: 98% satisfaction rate and 100+ awards reinforce trust.

## Strategic Focus
- **All-in-one platform expansion**: Moving beyond hosting to a complete ecosystem (site building, e-commerce, email marketing, AI tools) to reduce customer reliance on multiple vendors.
- **AI-driven product development**: Rapidly launching AI features (Coderick, AI Studio) to simplify online business management for non-technical users.
- **Technical excellence**: Continuing to build custom infrastructure software, Linux kernel patches, and open-source contributions.

## Why Work Here
- **People-driven culture**: Recognized as a Most Loved Workplace® (2026); emphasis on employee growth, collaboration, and innovation.
- **Hybrid work model**: Flexible options to work from home or from the office (Sofia HQ).
- **Shorter workweek**: Standard work hours end at 3 PM on Friday.
- **On-site perks**: Two-floor gym with professional coach in Sofia office; health insurance; competitive remuneration with performance-based bonuses.
- **Professional development**: Company-sponsored upskill training, conference sponsorships, and exposure to latest technologies.
- **Engineering culture**: Build everything in-house; work on diverse projects (front-end, back-end, DevOps, AI) with direct impact on millions of users.
- **Global team**: Workforce distributed across 9 countries (Bulgaria, USA, Spain, India, Ecuador, etc.) with 24/7 multilingual support.

## Sources
1. [SiteGround Careers](https://careers.siteground.com/)
2. [SiteGround Company Page](https://www.siteground.com/company)
3. [LinkedIn Company Profile](https://linkedin.com/company/siteground)
4. [SiteGround Job Listings (Lever)](https://jobs.lever.co/siteground)
5. [Most Loved Workplace Certification](https://certcheck.mostlovedworkplace.com/companies/siteground)

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