Senior Software Engineer (Full-Stack – Scale GP)

Scale AI; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Career development stipend

Community events

Parental leave

Job summary

Scale AI is seeking a Senior Full-Stack Engineer to build and scale Scale GP. You will work across the stack—from React/TypeScript frontends to Python-based backends—while integrating with LLMs and ML systems.

You will own major full-stack areas, driving features end-to-end in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of full-time engineering experience and strong experience with React, TypeScript, Python, and Kubernetes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-time engineering experience, post-graduation.
• Strong experience developing full-stack applications using React, TypeScript, and Python.
• Experience with Kubernetes, containerization, and microservice architectures.
• Familiarity with LLMs, vector databases, embeddings, or other modern AI tooling (production experience welcome).
• Experience working with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Proficiency with SQL and modern API development.

Responsibilities

• Own major full-stack product areas, driving features from design through production deployment.
• Build modern frontend experiences using React and TypeScript, ensuring performance and responsiveness.
• Develop reliable backend services in Python, working with distributed systems and ML/LLM components.
• Integrate with LLMs, vector databases, and AI infrastructure to power product experiences.
• Deliver experiments and new features quickly with high quality and fast customer feedback loops.
• Collaborate across product, ML, and infrastructure teams to shape Scale GP direction.
• Adapt quickly and learn new technologies across the stack.

Skills

React

TypeScript

Python

Kubernetes

Microservices

APIs

SQL

Cloud platforms

LLMs

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

• Scale GP (Scale Generative AI Platform) is an enterprise-grade Generative AI platform providing APIs for knowledge retrieval, inference, evaluation, and more
• We are seeking a strong Senior Full-Stack Engineer to help us build, scale, and refine our rapidly growing product
• You will work across the stack—from React/TypeScript frontends to Python-based backends—while integrating with LLMs and machine learning systems
• You will solve complex challenges in scalability, reliability, and product experience while owning significant product areas in a fast-paced environment
• Own major full-stack product areas, driving features from design through production deployment
• Build modern frontend experiences using React and TypeScript, ensuring performance, usability, and responsiveness
• Develop reliable backend services in Python, working with distributed systems, data pipelines, and ML/LLM components
• Integrate with LLMs, vector databases, and AI infrastructure to power intelligent product experiences
• Deliver experiments and new features quickly, maintaining high quality and tight feedback loops with customers
• Collaborate across product, ML, and infrastructure teams to shape the direction of Scale GP
• Adapt quickly—learning new technologies, frameworks, and tools as needed across the stack

Benefits

• Health & Wellbeing: Our holistic approach to supporting Scaliens includes comprehensive health coverage, dental and vision insurance, mental healthcare services, and more. PTO policies and accommodating schedules ensure you’ll get time off when you need it to relax and recharge. Note that our offerings may vary by region as we strive to respond to the unique needs of Scaliens around the globe.
• Personal & Career Growth: Continuously learn and grow through annual learning & development stipend, attending leadership breakfasts, manager training, speaker series, and joining an ERG.
• Building Scale Community: We welcome guests to our offices, and you can expect to see Scalien families and friends around. Join local happy hours, and accept invites to game nights, book clubs, and many other employee-led community events.
• Parental Support: Balancing work and family is essential, and Scale understands the importance of having adequate leave policies in place to promote a healthy home and work life.

• The ideal candidate is deeply grounded in software engineering best practices and experienced in developing and scaling modern web applications end-to-end
• Experience scaling or shipping products at high-growth startups
• 5+ years of full-time engineering experience, post-graduation
• Strong experience developing full-stack applications using React, TypeScript, and Python
• Experience with Kubernetes, containerization, and microservice architectures
• Familiarity with LLMs, vector databases, embeddings, or other modern AI tooling (tinkering or production experience welcome)
• Experience working with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Proficiency with SQL and modern API development