Software Engineer

About the company

Our client is a fast-growing software company.

The role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Design and build backend services and data pipelines for a software platform that handles large volumes of real-time traffic. This is a full-ownership, customer-facing engineering position covering system design, cloud infrastructure and applied AI, including hands-on work alongside customers on site.

What you'll do

• Design and implement testing and analysis systems for conversational AI applications.
• Build resilient, scalable cloud infrastructure that supports a very high volume of live sessions.
• Develop data processing workflows and algorithms that reveal patterns and flag problems in application behavior.
• Own your work across the full stack, from the database layer through to deployment.
• Work in person with customers to set up, demonstrate and roll out the product.
• Drive the technical delivery of projects from kickoff to completion.

Requirements

What we're looking for

• At least 1 year of software engineering experience, with a research-oriented background preferred.
• Solid full-stack skills, especially in databases, cloud infrastructure and AI engineering.
• Working proficiency in Python and modern backend development practices.
• Close attention to detail and a consistently high standard for quality.
• Clear, personable communication suited to working directly with customers.
• Background working on heavily used production systems is a plus.
• Ability to work in person five days a week, 9am to 7pm.

Bonus points

• Well-reasoned opinions on system design trade-offs.
• A refined and efficient personal development workflow.
• Experience working on systems operating at substantial scale.
• Experience leading engineering projects from concept to delivery.
• A strong academic record or a background at an early-stage, high-growth company.

Benefits

Compensation and benefits

• Base salary: USD 160,000 to 220,000 per year
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan

Location and work model

• San Francisco, CA, United States
• On-site, 5 days per week in office
• Full-time