Role Overview
Modulate is hiring a mid-level Backend Engineer. This is a full-time role in Somerville. Part of Modulate's Backend hiring. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Join Modulate as we pioneer the future of conversational intelligence.
Modulate is the leader in conversational voice intelligence. We enable platforms and enterprises to deeply understand how people communicate and take timely action based on those insights.
Our products help detect harm, prevent fraud, and build safer, more trusted online and real-world voice environments. We are building a self-serve Conversation Intelligence Platform — APIs, workflows, and applications that bring voice understanding to customers at enterprise scale.
We are building a self-serve Conversation Intelligence Platform — APIs, workflows, and applications that bring voice understanding to customers at enterprise scale.
We’re looking for a Backend Engineer to help build and scale our Developer and Enterprise APIs.
Your Impact
You will play a critical role in bringing our world-class ML audio models to market through robust, scalable APIs. Your work will directly impact both our product velocity and our ability to serve enterprise and developer customers.
- Develop and Iterate on early-stage products that are key to Modulate’s success
- Expand the capabilities and use cases supported by our APIs
- Improve scalability, reliability, and performance across core systems
- Establish strong architectural foundations for long-term growth
- Accelerate Modulate’s ability to serve both B2B and B2C customers
What You Will Do
- Collaborate with engineers and product leaders to scope, design, and execute API projects
- Design, build, test, and deploy API features and improvements
- Maintain and operate production APIs to ensure reliability and performance
- Debug issues and continuously improve system stability and scalability
- Contribute to team knowledge through mentorship, demos, and technical discussions
What We Are Looking For
- Strong experience with object-oriented Python
- Experience designing and building APIs in production environments
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively within engineering teams
- Experience building greenfield systems and scaling existing products
Benefits
At Modulate, we prioritize people and sustainability—because doing great work requires feeling supported and safe. Some of our key benefits include:
- Competitive salary + equity- Full health, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible PTO, with a strong culture of taking it
- Weekly team lunches with dietary accommodations
- Hybrid work: core in-office days with flexible remote options
- Regular leadership and industry learning sessions
- Support for career development and continued learning
- Up to 8 weeks work-from-anywhere policy
- A deeply inclusive, human-centered culture
Pay Transparency
Modulate believes in transparency as a cornerstone of equity and trust. Compensation for this role is based on seniority, skills, and experience.
Salary: $140,000 to 170,000
Equity: Offered
Other perks: HSA, FSA, 15 holidays, professional growth resources
About Modulate
Modulate is on a mission to make voice a force for good online. Our tools help communities thrive by proactively detecting toxic behavior, protecting user identity, and empowering safety teams. We’re trusted by leaders in gaming and beyond—and we’re growing fast.
We believe that great cultures don’t just happen. That’s why we’ve built a foundation of intentional systems: from bias-reducing hiring practices to transparent pay to tools that help teams collaborate across communication styles. At Modulate, we treat people like people—and we’re building technology that does the same.
Ready to join us? Apply here or reach out directly—we’re excited to meet you.
$140,000 - $170,000 a year
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Backend Engineer position at Modulate?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Modulate. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Backend Engineer position at Modulate located?
This position is based in Somerville. Modulate has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Backend Engineer at Modulate earn?
Modulate has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Backend Engineer role at Modulate posted?
This role was posted on March 20, 2026 (88 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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