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Lead Software Engineer (LLM Products)
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About this role
Role overview
Lead the engineering work behind AI-powered products that help people make sense of fast-moving, high-volume information. You’ll set technical direction, guide a team from prototypes through production, and stay involved in the code while partnering with research, data science, and product colleagues to shape useful tools.
Responsibilities
- Lead engineers building products where people collaborate with AI agents. - Set architecture for language-model systems, including agents, retrieval, evaluation, and supporting infrastructure. - Write production code, review designs and changes, and help resolve the team’s hardest technical problems. - Establish practices for code quality, testing, observability, and checking AI outputs for reliability. - Turn open-ended needs into clear plans, sequence work against deadlines, and make tradeoff decisions. - Mentor engineers, support hiring, and coordinate closely with research and product partners.
Requirements
- At least 8 years of software engineering experience, including 2 or more years in a technical or engineering leadership role. - A track record of delivering software products and hands-on experience building products with large language models. - Strong product judgment and the ability to turn ambiguous problems into executable plans. - Experience helping engineers grow through feedback, pairing, clear technical writing, or effective team practices. - Interest in learning the political and civic context behind users’ needs; prior experience in this area is optional. - Authorization to work lawfully in the United States.
Benefits and work setup
- Remote-first work, with an office in New York City, regular team meetups, and a focus on East Coast working hours. - Annual salary range of $110,000–$210,000, based on experience. - Medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement plan matching; 20 weeks of paid parental leave; family-building support; and unlimited paid time off. - Applicants are welcome even if they do not meet every listed qualification.