Software Engineer - AI Platform at Perplexity | San Francisco

Join Our Team at Hayden AIAt Hayden AI, we are dedicated to revolutionizing public transit and government operations through innovative computer vision technologies. Our mission is to tackle real-world challenges faced by transit systems, enabling them to enhance safety, optimize transportation, and contribute to a sustainable future.We develop advanced mobile perception systems designed to improve transit flow and street safety. As a part of our dynamic team, you will work at the forefront of technology, utilizing AWS and GCP cloud services while developing cutting-edge Linux-based edge devices.Role OverviewWe seek an enthusiastic Senior Software Engineer to enhance our data platform, ensuring it is reliable, scalable, and high-performing. In this role, you will design and construct core data infrastructure, optimize data pipelines, uphold data quality standards, and collaborate closely with product and data science teams to deliver transformative data solutions that drive business insights.

About UsAt Hayden AI, we are dedicated to leveraging the capabilities of computer vision to revolutionize how transit systems and government agencies tackle pressing real-world issues.Our cutting-edge mobile perception system enhances bus lane enforcement, transportation optimization, and much more, empowering our clients to speed up transit, improve street safety, and work towards a sustainable future.About the RoleThe Infrastructure Engineering team plays a vital role in the success of Hayden AI products. We are responsible for the foundational infrastructure that links thousands of deployed devices to our extensive, multi-region cloud services and applications that utilize the data collected from these devices. If you consider yourself a force multiplier, you’ll thrive in our dynamic team!Key Responsibilities:Architect the Service Backbone: Lead the design and continuous improvement of our core services architecture, ensuring a robust, high-availability backbone for all cloud services and engineering teams.Drive Technical Roadmap: Define the long-term technical strategy and architectural vision for our cloud services, aligning with future business expansion and technological advancements.Strategic Decision Making: Lead pivotal architectural decisions, conduct in-depth code reviews, and assess technical trade-offs to maintain a sustainable and scalable service ecosystem.Scale Multi-Region Cloud: Design and oversee globally distributed, multi-region cloud deployments utilizing advanced Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for optimal scalability and performance.Automate Everything: Employ automation and modern orchestration tools to minimize manual tasks, enabling a self-service infrastructure model that allows developers to deploy code swiftly and safely.

Hayden AI develops computer vision platforms that assist transit agencies and governments in addressing real-world transportation challenges. The company’s mobile perception technology supports bus lane and bus stop enforcement, enhances transit operations, and aims to create safer streets while promoting sustainability. Role overview The Senior State Estimation Engineer position is based at Hayden AI’s San Francisco headquarters. This role centers on designing and deploying advanced real-time pose estimation algorithms. The work involves both research and practical development, targeting complex mapping challenges at scale. Collaboration and responsibilities Collaboration is an essential part of this role. The Senior State Estimation Engineer will work closely with fellow engineers on multi-sensor calibration efforts, participating in both fieldwork and factory-based projects. The position blends technical leadership with hands-on problem solving in a team setting.

Hayden AI creates mobile perception systems that help transit agencies and city governments solve transportation challenges. The team’s technology supports bus lane and stop enforcement, improves street safety, and helps make transit systems more efficient and sustainable. This Senior Firmware Engineer role is based at Hayden AI’s San Francisco headquarters. The position sits within the Device Software team and focuses on the low-level software stack powering the company’s edge AI systems. Work centers on direct interaction with hardware to ensure reliable, high-performance operation in real-world settings. Responsibilities Develop and maintain Linux kernel modules and device drivers for embedded platforms. Integrate hardware and software layers for edge AI devices to ensure stable operation. Work closely with hardware engineers and other software teams to deliver high-performance solutions. Troubleshoot and resolve firmware issues in deployed environments. Requirements Significant experience with Linux kernel and device driver development. Strong background in embedded systems and low-level programming. Comfort working directly with hardware and debugging complex system interactions. Experience with edge AI or similar real-time systems is a plus.

Responsibilities:Develop Our Product. Take ownership of software features that enhance our AI platform, empowering private market investors to analyze deals swiftly and accurately. This role requires you to actively engage in coding and delivering essential platform components from the ground up.Ensure Quality and Excellence. Establish and maintain coding standards, architectural guidelines, and review procedures; mentor fellow engineers. Co-cultivate a culture centered on practical, reliable, and test-driven development that swiftly meets business requirements.Scale for Growth. Assist in monitoring and scaling the architecture of our platform and its infrastructure.Collaborate Across Functions. Engage closely with product, security, and go-to-market teams to translate our strategic roadmap into actionable features and deliverables.

About UsAt Hayden AI, we are dedicated to revolutionizing the operational capabilities of transit systems and governmental organizations through cutting-edge computer vision technology.Our innovative mobile perception system not only streamlines bus lane and bus stop enforcement but also enhances transportation optimization, enabling our clients to boost transit efficiency, improve street safety, and work towards a sustainable future.About the Role:As a Senior Program Manager, you will play a pivotal role in fostering positive relationships with our clients. You will oversee various projects, including system implementations, and provide comprehensive program management throughout the project lifecycle. A thorough understanding of our products and services will be essential to assist clients effectively and to recommend optimal solutions tailored to their needs. You will act as the voice of the customer and advocate for enhancements to Hayden AI solutions to the product management, engineering, and operations teams.Responsibilities:Customer Onboarding & ImplementationLead and manage all aspects of client onboarding and implementation processes.Create and maintain a detailed implementation schedule that aligns with client needs and internal timelines.Employ the implementation playbook to effectively guide new customer deployments.Provide training to clients on Hayden AI software, ensuring a smooth transfer of knowledge.Issue Resolution & EscalationsServe as the first point of contact for operational challenges, collaborating closely with business strategy leads, operations teams, and project engineers.Proactively identify and address bottlenecks in customer workflows.Coordinate the resolution of complex issues in conjunction with the Engineering team.Monitor and manage escalations, ensuring prompt resolutions.Monitoring & Performance TrackingTrack essential customer metrics such as uptime, adoption rates, and engagement levels.Guarantee that SLAs and contractual obligations are consistently fulfilled.Provide regular updates on project milestones and performance metrics to stakeholders.

Join Trunkio, where our mission is to enable teams to develop high-quality software swiftly. We have collaborated with engineering teams at top-tier companies like Google X, Zillow, and Brex to identify build failures, manage flaky tests, and enhance code deployment speed without compromising reliability. Although AI has accelerated code writing, the delivery process remains a challenge due to merge conflicts, inconsistent code quality, and other productivity-draining issues. Our goal is to help engineering teams focus on the design, implementation, and delivery of exceptional software, resulting in more fulfilling work experiences. We are currently developing a CI Reliability Platform that empowers teams to deliver code efficiently.Founded in 2021 by industry veterans from Uber, Google, YouTube, and Microsoft, Trunkio has successfully raised a $25M Series A led by Initialized Capital and a16z, with backing from notable investors including Haystack Ventures and the creators of GitHub, Apollo GraphQL, and Algolia.We are seeking a passionate and skilled Senior Software Engineer to join our Platform/Data Engineering team. In this pivotal role, you will design and optimize data ingestion pipelines to manage large volumes of real-time and batch data from diverse sources. Your expertise will be vital in creating systems that are scalable, reliable, and performant, while also ensuring seamless data integration across our ecosystem.

Join Our Mission at Hayden AIAt Hayden AI, we strive to leverage cutting-edge computer vision technology to revolutionize how transit systems and government agencies tackle real-world challenges.Our innovative mobile perception system is designed to enhance transit efficiency, improve street safety, and foster a sustainable future through various applications, including bus lane enforcement and transportation optimization technologies.Your RoleAs a pivotal member of the Hayden Software Engineering team, you will help develop our next-generation Automated Bus Lane Enforcement product. You will be engaged in creating, integrating, and deploying edge-based perception models.This position is centered around C++ software engineering. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality, modern C++ (C++17/20) code that operates on embedded Linux edge devices, primarily utilizing the NVIDIA Embedded Platform.Your work will involve building and optimizing real-time CV/ML pipelines on-device, incorporating CUDA/TensorRT and efficient camera/video input/output.You will collaborate closely with Product Management to translate customer requirements into effective software solutions.Being part of a startup, you will thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with evolving challenges.As we expand, your contributions will help establish a robust foundation through well-designed and thoroughly tested code that can be shared across the organization.

Join our innovative team at Harvey as a Software Engineer focusing on our AI Platform. In this role, you will leverage cutting-edge technologies to develop and enhance AI-driven solutions that empower our users and transform industries. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design robust software architectures and implement scalable solutions that meet the needs of our diverse clientele.

Join middesk as a Software Engineer specializing in our Data Platform, where you will play a pivotal role in building robust systems that empower our data-driven initiatives. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and optimize data solutions that enhance our products and services.

About UsAt Hayden AI, our goal is to leverage computer vision technology to revolutionize how transit systems and government agencies tackle real-world challenges.Our cutting-edge mobile perception systems facilitate bus lane enforcement, transportation optimization, and more, enabling clients to enhance transit efficiency, improve street safety, and promote sustainable practices.About the Perception TeamThe Perception Team at Hayden AI specializes in developing and refining AI algorithms that drive our mobile enforcement systems, analyzing video and image data to identify traffic violations, parking infractions, and other urban compliance issues. This collaborative team works closely with both cloud and device engineering to create and implement perception pipelines that provide actionable insights for our clients.About the RoleAs a Software Engineering Intern focusing on Perception at Hayden AI, you will be integral to the development of AI systems that support our mobile enforcement platform. You will engage with computer vision and machine learning models to process real-world video and image data for detecting traffic violations and urban compliance events.This position intersects machine learning, data analytics, and real-world deployment. Your responsibilities may include improving model accuracy, refining training datasets, assessing edge cases, optimizing inference performance, and developing tools to enhance perception pipelines across cloud and on-device environments.This is not a role for side projects; you will take ownership of significant technical work that impacts our production systems. Under the mentorship of a senior engineer, you will design experiments, implement enhancements, evaluate performance, and help deliver improvements that influence how our systems interpret and respond to the physical world.This internship is perfect for individuals passionate about applied AI, particularly in computer vision, model evaluation, and deploying machine learning systems in real-world settings.The position is based in San Francisco, with a hybrid work schedule requiring at least three days in the office each week.

About Quizlet:At Quizlet, we strive to empower every learner to achieve their goals in the most effective and enjoyable manner possible. Our $1 billion-plus learning platform caters to tens of millions of students each month, including two-thirds of U.S. high schoolers and half of U.S. college students, facilitating over 2 billion learning interactions monthly.We merge cognitive science with innovative machine learning techniques to personalize and enhance the educational experience for students, professionals, and lifelong learners alike. Our enthusiasm lies in our potential to support a diverse range of learners through various approaches and tools.Let’s Shape the Future of Learning TogetherJoin us in designing and delivering cutting-edge, AI-driven learning tools that scale globally and unlock human potential.About the Team:The AI & Data Platform team is dedicated to creating and maintaining a robust, scalable, and efficient foundation for all data and machine learning operations at Quizlet. This team is the cornerstone of our AI aspirations. As we unify our AI initiatives to develop a powerful product portfolio, the platform team focuses on achieving operational excellence. We actively adopt and optimize the best MLOps and DataOps technologies to expedite innovation throughout Quizlet.About the Role:As a Senior AI & Data Platform Engineer, you will play a vital role in crafting Quizlet’s next-generation analytical data and machine learning architecture. Collaborating with teams across Data Science, ML Engineering, and Product, you will deliver scalable, dependable, and efficient systems that support the development and deployment of AI-enhanced features.Your success will be evaluated based on platform reliability, developer experience, and adoption across teams. This position offers the chance to work with state-of-the-art technologies and contribute to the foundational infrastructure that drives Quizlet’s AI roadmap.We are excited to inform you that this is an onsite position located in our San Francisco office. To encourage team collaboration, we require employees to be in the office at least three days a week: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, along with any additional days as requested by your manager or the company. We believe this work environment enhances productivity, fosters team synergy, and supports both employee and organizational growth.

Join the Revolution at Retell AIRetell AI is pioneering the future of call centers through innovative voice AI, driven by first principles thinking.In just 18 months since our inception, we have empowered thousands of businesses with our AI voice agents, transforming how sales, support, and logistics calls are managed—previously requiring extensive human teams. Supported by prestigious investors such as Y Combinator and Alt Capital, we've rapidly scaled from $5M ARR to an impressive $36M ARR with a compact yet dynamic team of 20.Our ambition for 2026 is to create a revolutionary customer experience platform, where entire contact centers are powered by AI. Moving beyond basic automation, we aim to develop intelligent AI “workers” that serve as frontline agents, QA analysts, and managers, continuously enhancing customer interactions without the need for constant human oversight.As we expand, we are seeking passionate engineers who are eager to solve challenging technical problems, act swiftly, and make a significant impact in one of the fastest-growing voice AI startups. Let’s shape the future together.

fractional-ai is looking for a Senior or Staff Software Engineer to join the San Francisco office. This position centers on building advanced AI solutions with a team that values both technical depth and collaboration. Role overview This role focuses on designing and developing AI-driven systems. The work involves solving technical challenges and contributing to projects that push the boundaries of what AI can achieve. Collaboration with other engineers and stakeholders is a key part of daily responsibilities. Who will thrive Experienced engineers with a strong background in software development Those who enjoy working on complex technical problems Individuals who value teamwork and open communication Location This position is based in the San Francisco office.

Join Condor Software as a Full-Stack Platform EngineerAt Condor, we are revolutionizing the financial infrastructure that supports clinical development. With billions invested annually in discovering and developing new therapies, we strive to connect clinical operations and finance into a cohesive system. By integrating real-time financial intelligence, we empower R&D and finance leaders with the tools they need to make informed, high-stakes decisions.We are an AI-driven, pharma-native infrastructure provider, scaling industry standards in collaboration with top-tier partners. Our platform facilitates prediction, control, and execution in the most complex R&D environments worldwide.The Importance of Your RoleHaving established ourselves as a trusted partner for enterprise teams, we are now focused on the challenging task of scaling our platform to meet increasing demands. As a rapidly growing company, backed by prominent investors like Felicis and 645 Ventures, this is a unique opportunity to contribute to the foundational infrastructure that will redefine how therapies reach patients.Your ResponsibilitiesAs a Full-Stack Platform Engineer, you will be pivotal in building and scaling the core platform that supports the financial intelligence infrastructure relied upon by leading biopharma companies. This role encompasses critical engineering tasks at the intersection of backend systems, cloud infrastructure, and intelligent automation, with a strong emphasis on reliability and scalability.Your primary focus will be on backend architecture, where you'll design and implement services that drive complex financial and operational workflows. You'll be instrumental in shaping data flow, workflow orchestration, and enabling emerging AI-driven capabilities. This role goes beyond simple integration; you'll be crafting robust primitives that support other teams as our product and customer base expand.Working as a core member of a cross-functional product team, you will closely collaborate with product managers, designers, quality engineers, and data specialists to transition features from concept to production. While backend expertise is crucial, you will also engage across the stack to ensure the platform's capabilities are effectively leveraged.

Ironclad is at the forefront of revolutionizing contract management through artificial intelligence, transforming traditional agreements into dynamic assets. Our platform accelerates contract processes, instantly generates insights, and empowers teams to push projects forward while maintaining control. Whether facilitating purchases or sales, Ironclad consolidates the entire workflow onto a single, intelligent platform, granting leaders the visibility needed to stay ahead. Esteemed organizations, including OpenAI, the World Health Organization, and the Associated Press, rely on Ironclad to enhance their business operations.Recognized consistently as an industry leader, we hold prominent positions in the Forrester Wave and Gartner Magic Quadrant for Contract Lifecycle Management, feature as a Fortune Great Place to Work, and are listed among Fast Company’s Most Innovative Workplaces. Additionally, we've earned spots on Forbes’ AI 50 and Business Insider’s list of Companies to Bet Your Career On. Our growth is supported by top-tier investors such as Accel, Y Combinator, Sequoia, BOND, and Franklin Templeton. Explore more at www.ironcladapp.com or connect with us on LinkedIn.This is a hybrid role based in our San Francisco office, requiring attendance at least twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays for collaboration. Additional in-office days may be necessary for team or company events.Engineering at IroncladAs a Senior Software Engineer, you will engage in cross-functional collaboration to identify business challenges, architect, build, and validate effective solutions. You will develop a platform that enables legal professionals to scale their effectiveness exponentially. At Ironclad, we are modernizing a two thousand-year-old profession, and your contributions will be critical to driving our mission forward.We are looking for seasoned engineers with robust coding skills and a proven history of delivering high-quality products. Our work environment is highly collaborative, promoting a positive and inclusive culture while offering flexibility for remote work. If you're interested in joining us to create a product that legal teams appreciate, we would love to hear from you!

Join Our Innovative Team at Retell AIRetell AI is at the forefront of revolutionizing the call center industry through advanced voice AI technology. In just 18 months since our inception, we have empowered thousands of businesses to optimize their sales, support, and logistics calls, which previously relied on large teams of human agents. Supported by prominent investors including Y Combinator and Alt Capital, we've achieved remarkable growth, scaling from $5 million to $36 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) while expanding our talented team to 20 members.Our ambitious vision for 2026 is to develop a state-of-the-art customer experience platform, transforming entire contact centers with AI. Unlike traditional automation that requires ongoing human oversight, we are building intelligent AI "workers" capable of functioning as frontline agents, quality assurance analysts, and managers, constantly enhancing customer interactions.If you are a passionate innovator eager to solve complex technical challenges and make a tangible impact at one of the fastest-growing voice AI startups, we invite you to join us in shaping the future.Ranked among the top 50 AI applications by a16z: a16z List4th on Brex's Fast-Growing Software Vendors of 2025: Brex BenchmarkFeatured as a leading startup on: Leanaileaderboard

fractional-ai is hiring a Software Engineer to join the team onsite in San Francisco. This role centers on building and improving technology that advances artificial intelligence. Role overview As a Software Engineer, you will work closely with others to develop and support projects that drive the company’s AI initiatives forward. The work involves collaborating with colleagues and contributing technical solutions in a team setting. What you will do Develop software for AI-driven projects Collaborate with team members in the San Francisco office Contribute ideas and technical expertise to ongoing initiatives Requirements Interest in technology and artificial intelligence Ability to work onsite in San Francisco Strong motivation to learn and contribute to team projects

Role overview Chime seeks a Senior Software Engineer for the Data Platform team based in San Francisco, CA. This position centers on building and enhancing the systems behind Chime’s data infrastructure. The work directly supports Chime’s goal of helping members achieve financial peace of mind. What you will do Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines that form the backbone of Chime’s data operations Collaborate with colleagues across engineering, product, and analytics to deliver reliable data solutions Help ensure data integrity and strong system performance as Chime’s user base and data needs expand