Mid-Level Software Engineer - Distributed Systems and AI

Full-time | On-site

Location: San Francisco, CA

We are building a generative AI and Low-code customer support automation platform dedicated to bringing effortless customer and agent experiences to every company. We are seeking a Mid-level Software Engineer to take the lead in designing and scaling the core distributed systems that power our next-generation AI agents.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role for a fast-moving engineer who will drive architectural decisions and technical direction, working directly with the company founders. You will own the full feature lifecycle, from initial concept to high-scale production deployment.

What You'll Do

• Design and build robust distributed systems that power our AI agents, focusing on orchestration, real-time inference, and integrations with major enterprise platforms (e.g., Shopify, Zendesk, Salesforce).
• Lead technical initiatives across backend, data, and AI/ML systems, influencing architectural design, data pipelines, and performance optimization.
• Collaborate closely with the founders on strategic product and infrastructure decisions, directly shaping the companys technical trajectory.
• Ship quickly and iteratively, taking features from idea to prototype to production, ensuring immediate impact for our customers.
• Contribute to and evolve our diverse tech stack, which includes Python, Node, React, Go, Airflow, and various AI/ML systems.
• Mentor and guide other engineers through rigorous code reviews, design sessions, and technical discussions.
  
  

Requirements

We are looking for a product-focused engineer with a strong bias for action and significant experience building production systems across the stack.

• 3+ years of experience with hands-on software engineering with a strong product focus.
• Proficiency in modern backend and full-stack development. Experience with languages in our stack (Python, Node, React, Go) is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to design and scale distributed systems and tackle complex data/AI-related challenges.
• A strong, autonomous, and fast-moving mindset, thriving in an environment where ownership is real and impact is immediate.
  
  

Work Policy

• This is a full-time, on-site role in San Francisco, CA.
• Visa sponsorship is available (specifically, we sponsor H1B transfers).
  
  

Benefits

Join an experienced founding team with a strong track record of success, offering a unique opportunity for leadership and professional growth.

• Salary Range: $120,000 - $170,000 (Base Salary).
• Equity: Meaningful equity offering in a well-funded, high-growth AI startup.
• Health Coverage: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Professional Growth: Significant leadership opportunities and a highly collaborative, innovative work environment.
  
  

Due to the high volume of applications we anticipate, we regret that we are unable to provide individual feedback to all candidates. If you do not hear back from us within 4 weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. We genuinely appreciate your interest and wish you the best in your job search.

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