Software Engineer

Job Title: Software Engineer 

Company Overview:

Our mission is to be the most trusted AI company. We are an innovative startup company at the forefront of the AI transformation building out a secure and controllable way for enterprises to adopt AI. Giving enterprises full control over their data and how AI is interacting with it is core to our thesis and product differentiation, but we also ship with an end-user product which supports different AI interface modalities including chat, the power to securely use private data through SaaS integrations, the ability to build agents and assistants, and the ability to build multi-step workflows that automate mundane tasks. Positioned at the forefront of a major technical revolution, we are on track to be one of the great companies in the AI industry. Join us on this exciting journey and make a lasting impact on the future of AI technology.

Job Description:

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, entrepreneurial, and demonstrated team-player. You’ll be an early engineer at a high growth startup, and will play a significant role in building on one of the most mature generative AI products in the market. You should excel in working with large-scale applications and frameworks, working collaboratively in an on-site team setting, and have outstanding communication and leadership skills.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (or related field)
• Experience developing in either Typescript or Python
• Onsite in Venice CA (4 days a week in the office hybrid)
• Some familiarity with AI concepts, tooling, frameworks, prompting, and/or open source models (e.g. GenAI model APIs, embeddings, vector databases, LangChain, LlamaIndex, fine tuning, context windows, RAG, etc)
• Strong personal excitement and passion for AI technologies
• Demonstrated ability to learn independently and ramp up quickly with minimal guidance
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong desire to learn and grow
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a dynamic team environment
• Familiarity with SQL databases

Preferred Qualifications:

• Full stack experience and familiarity a suite of end-to-end tools
• Experience with the major frameworks in our stack: React, Node.js, and FastAPI
• Knowledge of security best practices

Nice to Have Qualifications:

• ML experience such as training models, use of Pytorch, Tensorflow, and Transformers libraries

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain our generative AI platform, ensuring high performance and responsiveness
• Collaborate cross-functionally to define, design, and ship new features
• Write clean, maintainable, and high performance code, adhering to best practices
• Participate in code and design reviews to maintain code quality
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in our development, test, and production environments
• Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and equity package
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Unlimited vacation and paid time off policies
• A flexible and dynamic work environment with opportunities for occasional remote work
• The opportunity to work alongside a talented team of engineers that bring experience from Google, Bloomberg, and Palo Alto Networks.
• A chance to be part of a groundbreaking company shaping the future of generative AI

Company Culture:

• Start-up and entrepreneurial mindset: High-energy, passionate, willing to put in a bit of extra energy to ensure we succeed, but mindful of work-life balance, protecting weekends, and accommodating personal obligations. Full belief in the multi-billion dollar market opportunity in front of us.
• Strong ownership culture: Complete ownership of core areas of responsibility, but also welcoming ideas and contributions from everyone. Everyone acts like product owners and contributes where they can provide value.
• Fast-paced and action-oriented: Focus on high velocity, minimal processes, and utilizing existing solutions to maximize product development and minimize maintenance overhead. Focused on outcomes over hours. We work smarter, not harder.
• Empathy, open-mindedness, and constructive feedback: Respect diverse working styles, encourage data-informed decisions, and build understanding and trust through direct conflict resolution.
• Reflective thinking and effectiveness: Balance thoughtful planning and discipline with action, prioritize finding solutions that meet customer needs over being right.
• Collaboration and support: Foster an environment where employees can work together, rely on each other, and support one another through challenges.
• We hold regular R&D days where team members can explore any new technology they wish which helps us get experience with bleeding edge technologies that we might not have prioritized otherwise.

If you are a passionate and talented software engineer looking to make a meaningful impact in the generative AI space, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and join our team of visionaries in creating the next unicorn company in the AI industry.