Software Engineer

Posted 22 January 2025
Salary 300000
LocationSan Francisco
Job type Permanent
Discipline Data & AI
Reference72235
Contact NameGeorge Wilson

Job description

Job Summary:

As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining scalable, secure, and highly available infrastructure to drive frontier research and serve our growing user base and their real-time interactions with our agents. You will work closely with cross-functional teams—spanning science, UI/UX, product, and other engineering disciplines—to ensure a seamless, scalable, intuitive experience for users.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Infrastructure Development: Design, develop, and maintain infrastructure that handles user data properly and supports high concurrent user access.

  • Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams to understand requirements for game interactions and provide system and infrastructure solutions that enhance user experience.

  • Performance & Scalability: Optimize system architecture for high performance and scalability, employing best practices in caching, load balancing, and data management.

  • Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and resolve infrastructure issues promptly.

     

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

  • Backend Expertise: 2-5+ years of experience in backend development, focusing on infrastructure, user data handling, and supporting high concurrent user access.

  • Programming Languages: Strong proficiency in languages such as Python, Java, or Go, along with relevant frameworks in our tech stack.

  • Database & Big Data: In-depth knowledge of SQL/NoSQL database design and management, plus experience with big data technologies.

  • Cloud & Containerization: Hands-on experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and familiarity with CI/CD processes and tools.

  • Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving skills, strong communication abilities, and a team-oriented approach.

     

Employment Type and Work Hours:

  • This is a full-time position.

  • Although salary is based on a standard work week, a startup environment may involve extended hours.

     

Location:

  • The position is on-site in Menlo Park.

     

Salary Range and Benefits:

  • Competitive salary, with additional benefits to be discussed during the hiring process.