Staff AI Application Engineer

SentinelOne; United States; Remote; USD 148,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative company at the forefront of cybersecurity, where you'll leverage your full-stack expertise to create user-facing generative AI applications. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, collaborate with talented teams, and tackle complex challenges in a dynamic environment. With a focus on building scalable applications using React and Python, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of cybersecurity. Enjoy a culture that values creativity and collaboration, along with competitive benefits like unlimited PTO and gender-neutral parental leave. Make an impact and grow your career with us!

Benefits

Medical, Vision, Dental

401(k)

Unlimited PTO

Paid Company Holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Cell Phone Reimbursement

Disability and Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Numerous Company-Sponsored Events

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience as a full-stack engineer building web applications.
• Expert-level Python programming skills for scalable backend services.

Responsibilities

• Build and ship innovative generative AI applications.
• Collaborate with design and product teams for intuitive user experiences.

Skills

React

GraphQL

Python

Generative AI

Communication Skills

Agile Development

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Equivalent Practical Experience

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

ArgoCD

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About Us

At SentinelOne, we’re redefining cybersecurity by pushing the limits of what’s possible—leveraging AI-powered, data-driven innovation to stay ahead of tomorrow’s threats.

From building industry-leading products to cultivating an exceptional company culture, our core values guide everything we do. We’re looking for passionate individuals who thrive in collaborative environments and are eager to drive impact. If you’re excited about solving complex challenges in bold, innovative ways, we’d love to connect with you.

What are we looking for?

We’re seeking a Staff AI App Engineer with robust full-stack expertise who can deliver exceptional, user-facing generative AI applications. This role requires proven experience building, shipping, and maintaining complex products, working closely with design and product management teams to create intuitive, powerful user experiences.

What will you do?

As a Staff AI App Engineer, you’ll join our globally distributed team to:

• Build and ship innovative, user-facing generative AI applications.
• Develop scalable front-end applications primarily using React and GraphQL, ensuring seamless user experiences.
• Implement robust Python-based backend services and APIs to support sophisticated AI functionalities.
• Collaborate closely with designers, product managers, and researchers to translate product visions into polished, intuitive interfaces.
• Optimize performance and usability, ensuring applications meet the highest standards for responsiveness and reliability.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, continuously exploring new technologies and frameworks to enhance product capabilities.

What skills and experience should you bring?

We're looking for product-driven engineers who excel at creating compelling generative AI applications, with:

• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years experience as a full-stack engineer, building production-quality web applications.
• Demonstrated expertise developing and shipping user-facing applications, with a portfolio of successful products.
• Strong proficiency in React and GraphQL, with deep understanding of modern front-end frameworks and best practices.
• Expert-level Python programming skills, building scalable backend services and APIs.
• Proven experience collaborating directly with design and product teams to deliver polished user experiences.
• Hands-on experience integrating generative AI technologies and APIs, such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, Meta's LLaMA, etc.
• Familiarity with agentic AI development tools (e.g., LangChain, autogen, OpenAI APIs).
• Familiarity with agentic AI development practices such as function/tool calling and Model Context Protocol (MCP) or Google A2A.
• Excellent communication skills and experience working in distributed, collaborative environments.

Exceptional candidates will also bring expertise in:

• Building applications leveraging modern AI technologies and LLM integrations.
• Experience with modern deployment pipelines, including Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, and ArgoCD.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience implementing best practices in testing, CI/CD, and performance optimization.
• Leading agile development processes or acting as a technical lead or Scrum Master.
• In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity and threat intelligence, including experience with threat detection, analysis, and incident response strategies.

Why us?

You will be joining a cutting-edge company where you will tackle extraordinary challenges and work with the very best in the industry.

• Medical, Vision, Dental, 401(k), Commuter, Health and Dependent FSA
• Unlimited PTO
• Industry-leading gender-neutral parental leave
• Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Sick Time
• Employee stock purchase program
• Disability and life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Numerous company-sponsored events, including regular happy hours and team-building events

This U.S. role has a base pay range that will vary based on the location of the candidate. For some

locations, a different pay range may apply. If so, this range will be provided to you during the recruiting

process. You can also reach out to the recruiter with any questions.

Base Salary Range $148,000 — $234,600 USD

SentinelOne is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

SentinelOne participates in the E-Verify Program for all U.S. based roles.