SandboxAQ
Senior/Staff AI Engineer
Job Summary
SandboxAQ is seeking an experienced software engineer to design and prototype AI-first SaaS products that incorporate Large Quantitative Models and agentic frameworks. The role involves owning the full software development lifecycle, from conception through deployment, and collaborating with a diverse team of AI researchers, engineers, and machine learning experts. Candidates should have a strong background in programming, system design, and best practices in AI and software development, with experience in cloud platforms and AI frameworks preferred. The position emphasizes technical leadership, innovative problem-solving, and contributing to cutting-edge AI and quantum technologies.
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About SandboxAQ
SandboxAQ is a high-growth company delivering AI solutions that address some of the world's greatest challenges. The company’s Large Quantitative Models (LQMs) power advances in life sciences, financial services, navigation, cybersecurity, and other sectors.
We are a global team that is tech-focused and includes experts in AI, chemistry, cybersecurity, physics, mathematics, medicine, engineering, and other specialties. The company emerged from Alphabet Inc. as an independent, growth capital-backed company in 2022, funded by leading investors and supported by a braintrust of industry leaders.
At SandboxAQ, we’ve cultivated an environment that encourages creativity, collaboration, and impact. By investing deeply in our people, we’re building a thriving, global workforce poised to tackle the world's epic challenges. Join us to advance your career in pursuit of an inspiring mission, in a community of like-minded people who value entrepreneurialism, ownership, and transformative impact.
About the Role
SandboxAQ's AI Team is seeking a highly accomplished, veteran software engineer to design and rapidly prototype AI-first SaaS products incorporating Large Quantitative Models (LQMs) and agentic frameworks. A successful candidate must be comfortable owning the end-to-end lifecycle of both internal and external facing software systems and applications and have significant industry experience bringing products from conception to production and deployment.
Knowledge of best practices for AI and software development is critical. The candidate will be part of a diverse team consisting of AI researchers, engineers, and machine learning experts where they will play a key role in efficient and effective enablement of the technologies being developed.
What You’ll Do
- Design, implement, and test complex software systems for AI-first SaaS products incorporating LQMs and agentic frameworks as part of a small but highly-functioning team of engineers and scientists.
- Serve as a go-to technical expert to support successful development and deployment of software.
- Uphold quality and efficiency standards for the team.
- Advocate for and lead efforts to implement industry best practices for AI and software development.
Core Responsibilities
- Design and Plan: In partnership with your colleagues, you will take ownership of significant portions of the software stack. You will help with planning and prioritization by assessing both current and longer term software needs, breaking plans down into a series of manageable tasks, and resolving competing priorities.
- Implement: You will execute on your plans by carrying your ideas through from conception to completion.
- Communicate: You will regularly communicate progress on your various efforts and give team presentations on newly developed tools and technologies when applicable/appropriate. You will also thoroughly document your work in appropriate forums, including code comments and design documents.
Minimum Qualifications
- BS in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent field of study
- Willing and able to travel both within the continental US and internationally as required (less than 20% of the time) to support customer engagements, meet with contracting partners, and attend customer product demonstrations.
- 10+ years of postgraduate experience in software development (preferred), systems engineering, robotics, systems analysis, or other related fields
- Experience developing highly-available, performant, scalable web applications
- Strong expertise in programming languages such as Python or TypeScript. Experience with other languages (e.g., Java, C++, Rust, etc.) preferred
- Long, successful history of bringing software from initial conception through to architecture, development, testing, and release into production.
- Proficiency in software development methodologies and best practices (e.g., Agile practices, CI/CD, test-driven development.)
- Strong Linux fundamentals (bash scripting, operating system configuration) and familiarity with common developer and devops tools such as Terraform, Git, Github, and the Atlassian suite tools Jira and Confluence.
Nice to Haves
- MS or PhD in Software Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience
- Equivalent experience includes tech leadership in a complex space, driving technical design and execution cross-collaboratively across multiple teams and organizations
- Experience working with AI and machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch)
- Knowledge of cloud computing platforms (e.g., GCP, AWS)
- Experience with software development and interfaces on the cloud (e.g., GCP, AWS)
The US base salary range for this full-time position is expected to be $167k - $269k per year. Our salary ranges are determined by role and level. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This role may be eligible for annual discretionary bonuses and equity.
SandboxAQ welcomes all.
SandboxAQ
SandboxAQ leverages the compound effects of AI and advanced computing to address some of the biggest challenges impacting society. SandboxAQ technologies include AI simulation, cryptography management for cybersecurity, and AI sensing for global organizations.
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