Senior AI Software Engineer (US)

Zapata Quantum; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Zapata Quantum is seeking a senior software engineer to design and build AI-enabled applications using knowledge graphs, ontologies, and RAG systems. The role emphasizes autonomous work in a startup environment with a mandate to translate complex technical needs into intuitive user experiences across full-stack platforms.

You will develop scalable agentic pipelines and a modern interactive web application, collaborating with cross-functional teams across product, data science, and operations to

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience with a strong background in full-stack development and retrieval systems.
• Ability to work autonomously in a startup environment and translate complex technical needs into intuitive user experiences.

Responsibilities

• Design and build AI-enabled applications focusing on knowledge graphs, ontologies, and RAG systems.
• Develop scalable agentic pipelines and a modern interactive web application while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Knowledge Graphs

Ontologies

RAG

Graph Databases

Vector Databases

Agentic Design

React

Supabase

PostgreSQL

GCP

Firebase

TypeScript

JavaScript

Python

Full-stack

System Design

Tools

React

Supabase

PostgreSQL

GCP

Firebase

Job description

Design and build AI-enabled applications focusing on knowledge graphs, ontologies, and RAG systems. Develop scalable agentic pipelines and a modern interactive web application while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Requirements: Requires over 5 years of professional software engineering experience with a strong background in full-stack development and retrieval systems. Candidates must be able to work autonomously in a startup environment and translate complex technical needs into intuitive user experiences.

Key Skills: Knowledge Graphs, Ontologies, RAG, Graph Databases, Vector Databases, Agentic Design Patterns, React, Supabase, PostgreSQL, GCP, Firebase, TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Full-stack Engineering, System Design