Software Engineer, Generative AI

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Software engineer at WRITER building generative AI applications to transform enterprise operations. Collaborate across teams to develop scalable and secure solutions leveraging cutting-edge technologies.

Posted 5/18/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $119,300 - $292,400 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesMicroservicesOpen SourcePostgresPythonReactTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and develop robust, scalable, and secure generative AI services and applications using Python and modern frameworks to drive enterprise-wide transformation
Build and optimize high-performance, low-latency APIs and microservices for integrating advanced AI models and agentic workflows into our platform
Collaborate closely with product managers, data scientists, and cross-functional engineering teams to translate complex business needs into innovative AI solutions, from concept to production
Implement and maintain responsive user interfaces (primarily focused on backend enablement though some frontend interaction is expected) using technologies like React and TypeScript to deliver intuitive user experiences
Partner with DevOps teams building continuous deployment, logging and monitoring; ensuring top-tier performance and reliability
Own key architectural components, ensuring best practices in code quality, security, and maintainability through rigorous testing and peer reviews

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of hands-on experience as a software engineer, with a strong emphasis on Python development in production environments. We are open to discussing seniority levels from Senior to Staff.
Proven expertise in building and deploying generative AI applications, leveraging LLMs, vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, Weaviate, pgvector), and modern open source agentic Frameworks.
Deep understanding and practical experience with microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure, including containerization with Docker and Kubernetes
Solid grasp of modern web technologies including FastAPI, Asyncio, and database systems like PostgreSQL
A "Connect" mindset, thriving in collaborative settings where you actively engage with cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers to achieve shared goals
A "Challenge" spirit, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving skills to tackle complex technical hurdles and proactively suggest innovative improvements to our systems and processes
An "Own" attitude, taking full accountability for delivering high-quality, resilient, and scalable code from conception through to production, continuously driving performance and maintainability

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous PTO, plus company holidays
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
Paid parental leave for all parents (16 weeks)
Fertility and family planning support
Early-detection cancer testing through Galleri
Flexible spending account and dependent FSA options
Health savings account for eligible plans with company contribution
Annual work-life stipends for:
- Wellness stipend for gym, massage/chiropractor, personal training, etc.
- Learning and development stipend
Company-wide off-sites and team off-sites
Competitive compensation, company stock options and 401k

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Hard Skills & Tools

Pythongenerative AIAPIsmicroservicesLLMsvector databasesFastAPIAsyncioPostgreSQLcloud platforms

Soft Skills

collaborationmentoringproblem-solvingaccountabilityinnovation