Staff Software Engineer - Agentic AI/Multi-Agent System

IntelliPro; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Stock options

Job summary

IntelliPro is seeking a Staff Software Engineer - Agentic AI/Multi-Agent System in Palo Alto to drive backend and infrastructure for AI-native products. This hybrid, full-time role offers ownership of scalable systems and direct product impact.

You will design and implement backend services, collaborate with AI research and product teams, and scale cloud infrastructure while balancing cost and performance in a fast-paced startup environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend or software engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency in Python and modern backend development.
• Experience building scalable backend systems, APIs, cloud services, or distributed systems.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure and modern platform architectures.
• Strong problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to operate with high ownership and ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs.
• Architect distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and internal platform capabilities.
• Build automation systems, developer tooling, and backend infrastructure to improve engineering productivity.
• Optimize system reliability, scalability, performance, and cost efficiency across backend services.
• Collaborate closely with product, AI research, infrastructure, and frontend teams to rapidly ship new features and capabilities.
• Support AI-related infrastructure, model integration workflows, and multi-service platform architecture.
• Contribute across a broad range of technical initiatives depending on business and product priorities.

Skills

Python

Backend development

Distributed systems

Cloud infrastructure

System design

Startup experience

Ownership

Tools

APIs design

Cloud platforms

Automation tooling

Job description

Job Title: Staff Software Engineer - Agentic AI/Multi-Agent System

Position Type: Full-Time; Hybrid

Salary Range / Rate: Base $200k-$350k + Bonus + Stock Options

This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy solving complex backend and infrastructure challenges, building scalable distributed systems, and working in fast-paced startup environments with high ownership and direct product impact.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs for AI-native consumer products
• Architect and implement distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and internal platform capabilities
• Build automation systems, developer tooling, and backend infrastructure to improve engineering productivity
• Optimize system reliability, scalability, performance, and cost efficiency across backend services
• Collaborate closely with product, AI research, infrastructure, and frontend teams to rapidly ship new features and capabilities
• Support AI-related infrastructure, model integration workflows, and multi-service platform architecture
• Contribute across a broad range of technical initiatives depending on business and product priorities

Requirements

• 5+ years of backend or software engineering experience
• Strong proficiency in Python and modern backend development
• Strong experience building scalable backend systems, APIs, cloud services, or distributed systems
• Experience with cloud infrastructure and modern platform architectures
• Solid understanding of system design, scalability, reliability, and performance optimization
• Experience working in fast-paced startup or high-growth environments
• Strong problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Ability to operate with high ownership and ambiguity

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in one or more of the following areas is highly preferred:

• AI startups or AI-native products
• LLM infrastructure or AI platform systems
• Distributed systems and cloud-native architectures
• Data infrastructure and platform engineering
• Developer productivity tooling and automation systems
• Multi-modal AI systems or AI workflow infrastructure

About Us:

Founded in 2009, IntelliPro is a global leader in talent acquisition and HR solutions. Our commitment to delivering unparalleled service to clients, fostering employee growth, and building enduring partnerships sets us apart. We continue leading global talent solutions with a dynamic presence in over 160 countries, including the USA, China, Canada, Singapore, Japan, Philippines, UK, India, Netherlands, and the EU.

IntelliPro, a global leader connecting individuals with rewarding employment opportunities, is dedicated to understanding your career aspirations. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, IntelliPro values diversity and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected group status. Moreover, our Inclusivity Commitment emphasizes embracing candidates of all abilities and ensures that our hiring and interview processes accommodate the needs of all applicants. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusivity at https://intelliprogroup.com/.

Compensation: The pay offered to a successful candidate will be determined by various factors, including education, work experience, location, job responsibilities, certifications, and more. Additionally, IntelliPro provides a comprehensive benefits package, all subject to eligibility.