Software Engineer - AI Agent Team, Mid-Level

Jobright.ai; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

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401(k)

Job summary

An innovative tech company in Palo Alto is seeking a mid-level Software Engineer for their AI Agent Team. The role focuses on designing and building secure, scalable distributed systems with an emphasis on cloud environments and AI-driven features. The ideal candidate has over 4 years of experience in software development, particularly in languages like Go, Rust, C, or C++. This position offers a competitive salary range of $160,000 to $180,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience developing distributed systems in cloud environments.
• Strong systems background in operating systems, distributed architectures, and networking.
• Expert command of Go, Rust, C, or C++ for high-performance programming.

Responsibilities

• Designing and building secure, scalable distributed systems.
• Developing APIs, SDKs, and secure networking protocols.
• Collaborating closely with engineering peers and product managers.

Skills

Distributed systems development

Cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Expertise in Go, Rust, C, C++

AI-driven systems

Problem-solving skills

Leadership qualities

Communication skills

Education

4+ years of experience in software development

Tools

APIs

SDKs

Job description

Software Engineer - AI Agent Team, Mid-Level

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Job Summary:

StrongDM is a platform that provides zero-trust access control to databases, servers, and applications. The role involves designing and building secure, scalable distributed systems that power AI-driven features, while collaborating with various teams to enhance system intelligence and resilience.

Responsibilities:

• Designing and building performant, secure, and scalable distributed systems powering our AI-driven features.

• Developing APIs, SDKs, real-time systems, and secure networking protocols to meet enterprise-grade standards.

• Integrating cutting-edge AI models and frameworks to improve system intelligence and resilience.

• Collaborating closely with engineering peers, product managers, and security experts.

• (For senior+ levels) Leading initiatives, mentoring engineers, and contributing to technical architecture.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Authentic conviction that AI systems can improve outcomes for ourselves and our customers.

• 4+ years of experience developing distributed systems in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), preferably serving enterprise customers.

• Strong systems background in operating systems, distributed architectures, networking, concurrency, and database fundamentals.

• Expert command of Go, Rust, C, C++, or similar languages with an emphasis on high-performance, secure, systems-level programming.

• Demonstrated experience with agentic AI systems leveraging advanced large language models (LLMs).

• An AI-first approach, using modern AI tools to enhance software engineering practices, research, and product innovation.

• Exceptional problem-solving skills, proven leadership qualities, and strong communication capabilities.

Preferred:

• Experience in training custom AI models or implementing novel AI frameworks.

• Background in cybersecurity, networking, or enterprise-scale permission systems.

Company:

StrongDM is a platform that provides zero-trust access control to databases, servers, and applications. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in Burlingame, California, USA, with a team of 51-200 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage. StrongDM has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Software Development

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