Senior Software Engineer - AI

About the company

1. Trust the Squad: We believe in the power of collaboration and camaraderie. We trust each other to find solutions, seek advice, and grow together. Empowerment and good intentions are at the heart of our teamwork.
2. Simplify and Go: Simplicity is key in everything we do—from products to processes. We tackle complexity by making things small and manageable, and we always strive for elegance and efficiency.
3. Find the Flow: We value flow and momentum, allowing us to feel better and move faster. By working when, how, and where it suits us best, we focus on a few things and excel at them.
4. People First: Our people are our priority. We care for our team, partners, and families, ensuring a healthy work-life balance and preventing burnout.
5. Always Be Learning: Curiosity drives us. We ask questions, stay humble, and continuously seek growth and improvement."

Squadformers is seeking a talented, driven Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic team in support of our exciting start-up clientele.


In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to the development of innovative solutions that enhance user experiences.You'll be working with one of our portfolio clients, contributing to a range of innovative projects spanning edtech, kids tech, intentional relationship apps, and cutting-edge AI applications. We're looking for a well-rounded, full-stack senior software engineer who is capable of executing independently across a variety of features, some of which may leverage cutting-edge AI technology.

What you'll be doing:


• Be part of a US-based remote team, which means you are remote 100% of the time.
• Implementing new features, redesigning or removing existing ones, and fixing bugs.
• Working on missions for our clients to help improve product velocity, deliver and help build delightful products.
• Collaborate and communicate with your squad members on a daily basis to share knowledge and expertise.
• Contribute to a fast-moving startup and have a meaningful, direct impact.
• Be a part of a team that values each other and is interested in the professional and personnel progression of one another.

What we are looking for:


• 7+ years experience applying ML tools/algorithms over large datasets.
• 3+ years experience applying GenAI and LLMs to both analytical and generative use cases.
• 7+ years experience with Python on the backend as well as understanding of frontend concepts
• 7+ years experience with software development lifecycles, agile or lean environments.
• 3+  years experience building ML infrastructure in AWS/GCP/Azure or other ML serving platforms (e.g. MLFlow, W&B, Metaflow)
• Hands-on experience in GenAI benchmarking and evaluation
• Hands-on experience with integrating and serving RAG for production systems
• 3+ years experience with recommender systems
• 3+ years of experience in data engineering
• 5+ years experience with software development lifecycles, agile or lean environments.
• Able to continuously evaluate emerging developments across the LLM ecosystem and drive practical adoption

Pay: $170-200K DOE and location.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• 100% remote work
• Most of our positions are flexible for 1099 or W2 positions. If you are a W2 employee, we offer the following benefits:
  • Generous PTO accrual
  • FSA and Dependent-care savings accounts
  • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Additional Information

• We value diversity and will review any candidate, within the United States regardless of time zone. We do prefer candidates that are within the Pacific time zone and/or willing/able to work within that time zone in order to align with our squads and clients.
• Compensation is based on experience and location.