Software Engineer

Harmonic; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

401(k) matching

100% employer-paid health, vision, and dental benefits

Health Savings Account available

Job summary

A progressive tech startup located in Palo Alto is seeking a passionate Software Engineer to bridge AI research and software development. You will collaborate with researchers to implement cutting-edge AI algorithms and develop scalable software for real-world applications. Ideal candidates will have a BS in Computer Science and 2+ years of relevant experience, alongside proficiency in programming languages such as Python and C++. This position offers unlimited PTO and comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant industry experience required.
• Knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and system design is essential.
• Experience scaling and maintaining large scale distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with AI researchers to implement AI algorithms.
• Develop software incorporating AI technologies.
• Ensure software scalability, efficiency, and reliability.
• Write clean and well-documented code.
• Support development of user-facing AI products.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

Proficiency in C++

Experience with AI technologies

Software development practices

Collaboration in a fast-paced environment

Education

BS in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

About Us

Harmonic is a startup building the world’s most advanced mathematical reasoning engine, recently achieving Gold Medal-level performance on the 2025 International Math Olympiad (IMO). Backed by some of the world’s most prominent investors, we are intentionally scaling our elite technical team.

We are looking for a talented Software Engineer to bridge the gap between our AI research and product development teams. This role involves working closely with research scientists to understand their discoveries and advancements in AI, and then applying this knowledge to develop robust, scalable software for real-world applications. The ideal candidate should be passionate about AI technology and experienced in software development.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with AI research scientists to understand and implement state-of-the‑art AI algorithms.

• Develop and maintain software that incorporates AI technologies into practical applications and products.

• Ensure the scalability, efficiency, and reliability of software systems.

• Participate in the entire software development lifecycle, including requirement analysis, design, coding, testing, reviewing, deployment, and support.

• Write clean, efficient, and well‑documented code.

• Stay updated with the latest trends in software engineering and AI technologies.

• Support the development of a user facing AI product.

• Work cross‑functionally with product managers, designers, and other engineering teams to deliver high‑quality products.

Requirements

• BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• 2+ years of relevant industry experience.

• Software development skills with proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C++).

• Experience scaling and maintaining large scale distributed systems.

• Experience in software engineering practices including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, and testing.

• Familiarity with AI concepts and a keen interest in working with AI technologies.

• Understanding of algorithms, data structures, and system design.

• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS or PhD degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Prior experience in collaborating with research teams or in a research‑driven environment.

• Experience in developing products from concept to launch.

• Knowledge of cloud platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).

• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

• Experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).

What We Offer

• Unlimited PTO

• 401(k) matching

• 100% employer‑paid health, vision, and dental benefits for employees and 50% coverage for dependents. Harmonic offers varied health coverage options to select what is best for you and your family.

• Health Savings Account (HSA) available for qualifying health plans

Learn more about what we are working on!

New York Times Exclusive: Is Math the Path to Chatbots That Don't Make Stuff Up?

Sequoia Capital Training Data Podcast: Why Vlad Tenev and Tudor Achim of Harmonic Think AI Is About to Change Math—and Why It Matters

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.