Software Engineer

About the company Our client is a fast-growing software company. The role Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Design and build backend services and data pipelines for a software platform that handles large volumes of real-time traffic. This is a full-ownership, customer-facing engineering position covering system design, cloud infrastructure and applied AI, including hands-on work alongside customers on site. What you'll do - Design and implement testing and analysis systems for conversational AI applications. - Build resilient, scalable cloud infrastructure that supports a very high volume of live sessions. - Develop data processing workflows and algorithms that reveal patterns and flag problems in application behavior. - Own your work across the full stack, from the database layer through to deployment. - Work in person with customers to set up, demonstrate and roll out the product. - Drive the technical delivery of projects from kickoff to completion. Requirements What we're looking for - At least 1 year of software engineering experience, with a research-oriented background preferred. - Solid full-stack skills, especially in databases, cloud infrastructure and AI engineering. - Working proficiency in Python and modern backend development practices. - Close attention to detail and a consistently high standard for quality. - Clear, personable communication suited to working directly with customers. - Background working on heavily used production systems is a plus. - Ability to work in person five days a week, 9am to 7pm. Bonus points - Well-reasoned opinions on system design trade-offs. - A refined and efficient personal development workflow. - Experience working on systems operating at substantial scale. - Experience leading engineering projects from concept to delivery. - A strong academic record or a background at an early-stage, high-growth company. Benefits Compensation and benefits - Base salary: USD 160,000 to 220,000 per year - Health insurance - Retirement plan Location and work model - San Francisco, CA, United States - On-site, 5 days per week in office - Full-time