Software Engineer, Generative AI
Jobright.ai · New York, United States
- On site
- Full-time
- $119,000 / year
- New York, United States
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Job highlights
- Develop generative AI services using Python.
- Build high-performance APIs and microservices.
- Collaborate on AI solutions from concept to production.
- Implement and maintain user interfaces.
- Own architectural components and ensure quality.
About the role
Software Engineer, Generative AI at WRITER
This role is part of the Jobright TNT - the private hiring network connecting top talent with top AI startups like Perplexity, Mercor, Cresta, Suno and 150 more. This is not a mass job posting. Only select, high-signal candidates are invited to Jobright TNT and recommended directly to hiring teams.
Hiring Company: WRITER
One-liner: WRITER is a leading enterprise AI platform focused on expanding human capacity through superintelligence.
Role Responsibilities
- 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.
Qualifications
Required
- 5+ years of hands-on experience as a software engineer, with a strong emphasis on Python development in production environments.
- 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.
How can I join Jobright TNT:
If this is your first time applying to a Jobright TNT role, the process works as follows:
- Apply to your first Jobright TNT role.
- We review your background to determine if you meet the TNT quality bar.
- If qualified, your application is directly recommended to the employer.
- Once accepted into TNT, you may be invited to apply for other exclusive TNT-only roles or private, invite-only hiring events with top startups.
You will be notified of your TNT selection result. PS: All Jobright TNT roles are 100% real, directly hired by top AI startups we partner with, and come with priority review and higher response rates than the normal application queue.
Key skills/competency
- Generative AI
- Python Development
- API Design
- Microservices Architecture
- LLM Integration
- Cloud Platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
- Docker & Kubernetes
- Data Engineering
- Software Development
- Problem Solving
Skills & topics
- Software Engineer
- Generative AI
- Python
- AI
- Machine Learning
- LLM
- API
- Microservices
- Cloud Computing
- AWS
- GCP
- Azure
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- FastAPI
- Vector Databases
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Developer
How to get hired
- Apply to Jobright TNT: Start by submitting an application to this Jobright TNT role.
- Meet the Quality Bar: Ensure your background aligns with the TNT quality standards for AI startups.
- Direct Recommendation: Qualified candidates are directly recommended to the hiring team at WRITER.
- Exclusive Opportunities: Gain access to exclusive TNT-only roles and private hiring events upon acceptance.
Technical preparation
Practice Python coding, especially with asyncio.,Build small generative AI applications.,Deploy services using Docker and Kubernetes.,Design and implement RESTful APIs.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex technical problem you solved.,How do you collaborate with cross-functional teams?,Share an instance where you took ownership.,How do you approach mentoring junior engineers?
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jobright TNT and how does it differ from a standard application?
- Jobright TNT is a private hiring network that connects high-signal candidates directly with top AI startups. Unlike standard applications, your profile is reviewed for quality and directly recommended to employers, leading to priority review and higher response rates for this Software Engineer, Generative AI role at WRITER.
- What is WRITER and what do they do?
- WRITER is a leading enterprise AI platform focused on expanding human capacity through superintelligence. They are hiring a Software Engineer, Generative AI to contribute to their innovative AI solutions.
- What are the primary responsibilities for a Software Engineer, Generative AI at WRITER?
- The Software Engineer, Generative AI will design and develop generative AI services, build scalable APIs and microservices, collaborate on AI solutions, implement user interfaces, and ensure system reliability and maintainability.
- What technical skills are essential for this Software Engineer, Generative AI role?
- Key technical skills include 5+ years of Python development, generative AI application experience, LLMs, vector databases, microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), Docker, Kubernetes, FastAPI, Asyncio, and PostgreSQL.
- Does this Software Engineer, Generative AI role involve frontend development?
- While primarily focused on backend enablement, the role involves implementing and maintaining responsive user interfaces using technologies like React and TypeScript, indicating some frontend interaction is expected.
- What kind of mindset is WRITER looking for in this Software Engineer position?
- WRITER seeks candidates with a 'Connect' mindset for collaboration and mentoring, a 'Challenge' spirit for problem-solving, and an 'Own' attitude for accountability and driving high-quality code.
- What is the salary range for the Software Engineer, Generative AI position?
- The salary range for this position is between $119,000 and $292,000 per year.
- How can I increase my chances of getting noticed for this Software Engineer role through Jobright TNT?
- Tailor your resume to highlight your Python development, generative AI experience, LLM and vector database knowledge, and experience with microservices and cloud platforms. Emphasize your collaborative and problem-solving skills.