Staff Software Development Engineer

SAIGroup; Los Altos (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering technology company at the forefront of AI innovation as a Staff Software Development Engineer. In this role, you will define the technical vision for a groundbreaking enterprise AI platform, guiding the design, development, and deployment of scalable services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create modular AI components while mentoring junior engineers. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to transformative solutions that will redefine industry standards and enhance user experiences. If you are passionate about AI and software development, this position offers a unique chance to shape the future of technology.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible working arrangements

Equity options

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in cloud-native application design and management.
• Expertise in Kubernetes, Docker, and AI/ML frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Define technical vision and oversee design of AI platform.
• Mentor engineers and ensure platform scalability and reliability.

Skills

Cloud-native applications

Container orchestration (Kubernetes)

Containerization (Docker)

AI/ML platforms

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Distributed systems concepts

MLOps practices

Clean code principles

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

CloudFormation

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

SAI Group is a private investment firm that has committed $1 billion to incubate and scale revolutionary AI-powered enterprise software application companies. Our portfolio, a testament to our success, comprises rapidly growing AI companies that collectively cater to over 2,000+ major global customers, approaching $600 million in annual revenue, and employing a global workforce of over 4,000 individuals.

SAI Group invests in new ventures based on breakthrough AI-based products that have the potential to disrupt existing enterprise software markets. SAI Group’s latest investment, JazzX, is a pioneering technology company which is building a platform that will not only shape the future of enterprise AI applications but also offer practical solutions to real-world challenges.

Staff Software Development Engineer

As a Staff Software Development Engineer at JazzX, you'll define the technical vision for our enterprise AI platform, mentor senior engineers, and oversee the design, development, and deployment of critical AI, software and infra services and components. You'll be responsible for ensuring the platform's scalability, reliability, security and observability.

What You Will Do

Design and Architect Scalable Solutions:

• Lead the design and development of high-performance, scalable services and components for our enterprise AI platform using a cloud-first, cloud-agnostic approach with world class AI capabilities, scalability, security, privacy and operability.
• Champion a cloud-first, cloud-agnostic approach to ensure platform versatility, scalability, and future-proof architecture.
• Champion innovative AI and software design patterns and best practices to ensure code maintainability, reusability, and testability.
• Contribute to the platform's technical direction by staying up to date on emerging AI technologies, cloud design patterns and user experience methodologies.
• Foster a collaborative environment by working closely with cross-functional teams (AI/research engineers, software engineers, architects, product managers, and designers) to translate complex platform and product requirements into elegant, scalable, and modular AI, software and infrastructure components.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive environment by effectively communicating technical concepts and design decisions across diverse audiences.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers, fostering their growth and development.

Driving Operational Excellence:

• Oversee the seamless integration of components into the platform, ensuring efficient operation, reliability, and a dependable user experience for both customers and partners.
• Champion DevOps and AIOps best practices for AI services, maintainability, performance optimization, and observability.

Requirements

• Minimum 8+ years of experience designing, building, and operating cloud-native applications at scale. Expertise in container orchestration frameworks like Kubernetes and containerization technologies like Docker. Expertise in AI/ML/data capabilities, platforms, frameworks and tools.
• Proven track record deploying and managing cloud environments using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Experience in designing and implementing highly available, scalable, and fault-tolerant systems.

Development Lifecycle:

• End-to-end ownership of the entire software development lifecycle (SDLC) for complex enterprise platforms and products. This includes experience in design, prototyping, development (including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing), deployment, and ongoing operations.

Technical Skills:

• Mastery of essential software development principles with a focus on clean code, design patterns, and best practices.
• Solid understanding of distributed systems concepts and experience with distributed tracing tools.

AI/ML Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in building, deploying, and managing Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms and services. Familiarity with MLOps practices, frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch), and tools is a plus.
• Familiarity with modern LLMs and AI agent frameworks like LangChain, LlamaIndex, AutoGen etc. is a strong plus.

Why Join Us

At JazzX, you have the opportunity to become an integral part of a pioneering team that is pushing the envelope of AI capabilities to create an autonomous intelligence driven future. We champion bold innovation, continuous learning, and embrace the challenges and rewards of crafting something genuinely groundbreaking.

Your work will directly contribute to pioneering solutions that have the potential to transform industries and redefine how we interact with technology. As an early member of our team, your voice will be pivotal in steering the direction of our projects and culture, offering a unique chance to leave your mark on the future of AI.

We offer a competitive salary, equity options, and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, flexible working arrangements, and more.

We are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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