dbt Labs
Senior Software Engineer II
Job Summary
The role is for a seasoned Full Stack Software Engineer to work on internal AI tools at dbt Labs, focusing on enabling AI interactions with language models and building scalable AI integrations. Candidates should have extensive experience with backend systems, APIs, and AI/ML technologies, particularly with LLM platforms like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Gemini. The position involves developing and maintaining infrastructure for AI workflows, evaluations, and monitoring to ensure reliable AI behavior. It offers competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities to shape the future of AI within the company.
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About Us
dbt Labs is the pioneer of analytics engineering, helping data teams transform raw data into reliable, actionable insights. Since 2016, we’ve grown from an open source project into the leading analytics engineering platform, now used by over 50,000 teams every week.
As of February 2025, we’ve surpassed $100 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) and serve more than 5,400 dbt Cloud customers, including JetBlue, HubSpot, Vodafone New Zealand, and Dunelm. We’re backed by top-tier investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia Capital, and Altimeter. At our core, we believe in empowering data practitioners:
About the Role
We are seeking a seasoned Full stack Software Engineer to join our growing AI team, focused on enabling powerful, intuitive AI interactions with language models. This role is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge internal tools that empower our engineers and accelerate innovation across the company.
You’ll play a key role in building AI-driven features, developing connectors for AI agents to interact with dbt models, and creating AI-compatible software systems that automate and enhance workflows. If you thrive at the intersection of software engineering and applied AI, this is the role for you.
What You'll Do
- Design, build, and maintain backend systems that enable AI tooling and workflows for internal use.
- Integrate with LLM platforms such as OpenAI, Claude, and Gemini, using APIs to power real-time interactions and automation.
- Develop tools for LLM evaluations, as well as monitoring and observability frameworks to ensure reliable AI behavior.
- Collaborate with AI researchers, product teams, and internal developers to create scalable and safe AI integrations.
- Contribute to internal infrastructure that supports the future of AI features at dbt Labs.
- (Future scope) Write performance-critical modules or components in Rust as needs arise.
Who You Are
- You’re a full stack engineer with several years of experience building production-grade systems.
- You have deep expertise in Python and ideally exposure to Rust or a strong willingness to learn it.
- You’ve worked extensively with LLM APIs or SDKs (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Gemini), and know how to integrate and monitor their behavior in real-world applications.
- You're comfortable writing evaluation frameworks, setting up monitoring and logging, and adapting to rapidly evolving AI tooling.
- Experience mentoring engineers and collaborating in fast-paced, cross-functional teams is a strong plus.
- You are excited to shape the future of AI at dbt Labs
Compensation & Benefits
Salary:We offer competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience, including salary, equity, and where applicable, performance-based pay. Our Talent Acquisition Team can answer questions around dbt Labs' total rewards during your interview process. In select locations (including Boston, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, New York City, San Francisco, Washington, DC, and Seattle), an alternate range may apply, as specified below.
- The typical starting salary range for this role is: $172,000 - $207,900 USD
- The typical starting salary range for this role in the select locations listed is: $191,000 - $231,000 US
Equity Stake
Benefits - dbt Labs offers:
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- Unlimited vacation (and yes we use it!)
- 401k w/3% guaranteed contribution
- Excellent healthcare
- Paid Parental Leave
- Wellness stipend
- Home office stipend, and more!
*Equity or comparable benefits may be offered depending on the legal limitations
What to expect in the hiring process:
- An introductory call with a member of our Talent team
- A technical screen and meeting with the Hiring Manager
- A panel interview including multiple members of the Engineering Team
- A final interview with a member of our Engineering Leadership Team
dbt Labs is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building an inclusive team that welcomes diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Even if your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the job description, we encourage you to apply—we value potential just as much as a perfect resume.
Want to learn more about our focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at dbt Labs? Check out our DEI page.
dbt Labs reserves the right to amend or withdraw the posting at any time. For employees outside the United States, dbt Labs offers a competitive benefits package. Equity or comparable benefits may be offered depending on the legal or country limitations.
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