Senior Software Engineer (GenAI)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (GenAI): Design, build, and maintain scalable fullstack systems powering generative AI data pipelines with an accent on reliability, performance, and infrastructure scalability. Focus on architecting systems handling millions of tasks weekly, collaborating cross-functionally, and shipping high-impact features using modern technologies.

Location: Hybrid role based in San Francisco or New York City

Salary: $216,200–$270,250 USD

Company

Scale AI accelerates AI application development by providing high-quality data and full-stack technologies powering leading AI models for enterprises and governments.

What you will do

• Design, build, and maintain robust, scalable fullstack systems including front-end, back-end, and infrastructure layers.
• Implement high-impact features using TypeScript, React, Node.js, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, and Temporal.
• Collaborate closely with internal operators to identify bottlenecks and deliver pragmatic solutions quickly.
• Own core systems critical to the GenAI data pipeline impacting business outcomes.
• Architect and scale infrastructure to handle millions of tasks per week with high reliability and low latency.
• Partner cross-functionally with ML teams, Forward Deployed Engineers, and Product to ensure data quality and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Must have 5+ years of software engineering experience in high-growth, product-focused environments.
• Proven track record of shipping production systems at scale with high availability and performance.
• Strong technical depth in front-end frameworks, distributed systems, data infrastructure, or developer tooling.
• Experience with React, TypeScript, Node.js, Python, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, and/or Temporal.
• Strong product sense and ability to translate ambiguous problems into technical solutions.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-ownership environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement benefits and equity compensation subject to Board approval.
• Learning and development stipend and generous PTO.
• Commuter stipend and dynamic hybrid work environment.
• Inclusive and equal opportunity workplace committed to diversity and accommodations.