Software Engineer, AI SDK

Vercel Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 196,000 - 294,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Healthcare

Mentorship & events

Flexible time off

WFH equipment budget

Job summary

Vercel Inc. is seeking a seasoned developer to advance the AI SDK, focusing on TypeScript tooling and high-performance integration with the deployment platform.

You will work within a remote and distributed team, collaborating with product managers, designers, and infrastructure experts to deliver a best-in-class SDK for AI-powered applications. The role emphasizes writing clean code, thorough testing, and engaging with the open-source community while gathering user feedback to drive continuous

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and experience with modern frontend development tools.
• Experience contributing to or participating in open source projects.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, implementation, and maintenance of the AI SDK, ensuring it meets high-performance standards and integrates with our deployment platform.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code with comprehensive testing.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and infrastructure experts to address challenges and deliver results.
• Engage with the open-source community and contribute to related projects.
• Gather feedback from developers and users to drive continuous improvement and innovation.

Skills

JavaScript/TypeScript

Open-source contribution

Communication

Frontend development tools

Job description

About Vercel:

Vercel is the agentic infrastructure company, freeing people and agents to ship what's next. For more than a decade we've helped builders move from idea to production with speed, security, and exceptional developer experience.

Now we're scaling our products for both agents and people to ship and run software, built in the open and trusted by OpenAI, PayPal, Ramp, Supreme, and millions of developers worldwide.

About the Role

As a member of the AI SDK Team, you will be responsible for developing and enhancing our TypeScript toolkit for building AI-native products and agents. You will collaborate closely with a remote and distributed team of talented engineers to create a best-in-class SDK that enables millions of developers worldwide to build AI-powered applications.

If you’re based within a pre-determined commuting distance of one of our offices (SF, NY, London, or Berlin), the role includes in-office anchor days on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday. If you're located beyond that distance, the role is fully remote. For location-specific details, please connect with our recruiting team.

What You Will Do

• Contribute to the design, implementation, and maintenance of the AI SDK, ensuring it meets high-performance standards and integrates seamlessly with our deployment platform.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code. Conduct comprehensive testing to ensure the reliability and stability of the SDK.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and infrastructure experts, to address challenges and deliver exceptional results.
• Engage with the open-source community, participate in discussions, and contribute to related projects, aligning with Vercel's commitment to giving back to the developer community.
• Actively gather feedback from developers and users, and use it to drive continuous improvement and innovation in the AI SDK.

About You

• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and experience with modern frontend development tools
• Experience contributing to or participating in open source projects
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, including equity.
• Inclusive Healthcare Package.
• Learn and Grow - we provide mentorship and send you to events that help you build your network and skills.
• Flexible Time Off.
• We will provide you the gear you need to do your role, and a WFH budget for you to outfit your space as needed.

The San Francisco, CA base pay range for this role is $196,000-$294,000. Actual salary will be based on job-related skills, experience, and location. Compensation outside of San Francisco may be adjusted based on employee location. The total compensation package may include benefits, equity-based compensation, and eligibility for a company bonus or variable pay program depending on the role. Your recruiter can share more details during the hiring process.

Disclosures

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• Equal Opportunity: Vercel is committed to fostering and empowering an inclusive community within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Vercel encourages everyone to apply for our available positions, even if they don't necessarily check every box on the job description.