Software Engineer, AI

Factory; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Factory in San Francisco seeks an innovative AI Engineer to build and evolve AI systems that transform how software teams boost productivity and innovation.

You will design, prototype, and deploy AI-driven features, collaborate with product and engineering, and address stability and scalability to support large-scale use. Strong LLM expertise and autonomous work style are valued. This is an in-office role (5 days/week) in San Francisco.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in AI/ML engineering after degree.
• Proficient with LLMs and practical AI techniques for software engineering.
• Self-motivated, autonomous, able to navigate ambiguous projects.
• Strong communication and strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy AI-driven agentic systems.
• Collaborate with product and engineering to apply AI research to customer solutions.
• Prototype and refine AI functionalities based on real-world feedback.
• Address stability and scalability to support large-scale use.

Skills

LLMs

AI/ML engineering

Prototyping

System deployment

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in CS/Engineering/AI

Job description

About The Role

Factory is looking for innovative AI Engineers to build and evolve cutting-edge AI systems that transform how software organizations accelerate their productivity and innovation.

What You Will Do And Achieve

• Innovate at the forefront of AI by designing, developing, and deploying AI-driven agentic systems that enhance Factory's core AI capabilities
• Work with product and engineering teams to integrate emerging AI research findings into practical, customer‑centric solutions
• Engage in iterative development processes, rapidly prototyping and refining AI functionalities based on real-world feedback to meet the evolving needs of developers and enterprises
• Take the initiative in identifying and addressing product stability and scalability challenges, ensuring the Factory Platform reliably supports large‑scale operational demands
• Lead the exploration and integration of large‑scale data processing techniques to improve the reliability and effectiveness of our AI systems

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands‑on experience in AI/ML engineering roles post‑acquisition of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, AI, or a related technical field.
• Demonstrated proficiency with LLMs and a track record of applying AI/ML techniques to solve complex, unstructured problems, ideally within the domain of software engineering or related areas.
• Self‑motivated and autonomous, with a proven ability to navigate ambiguous research projects from conception to impactful deployment.
• Strong communication skills that enable you to articulate technical concepts and strategies clearly at all levels, coupled with a strategic mindset oriented towards innovation.
• Experience with data‑intensive applications and familiarity with the software development lifecycle are highly desirable, though not mandatory.

This is an in‑office position (5 days/week) in San Francisco (walking distance to Caltrain)