Staff Software Engineer, Agent Platform

Responsibilities

• Build high-throughput backend applications and services, like streaming chat between user and agent.
• Design a collaborative "Multiplayer Computer" that lets humans and AI agents work together on shared shells, filesystems, and state—conflict-free and in real time.
• Develop infrastructure (frontend & backend) that empowers product engineers to rapidly ship delightful user experiences.
• Design and build durable, well-crafted interfaces between the Agent and internal systems, as well as external agentic systems (MCP).

Required Skills and Experience

• 5+ years professional experience in building backend services, systems and platforms.
• Someone who values simplicity and pragmatism—you think radically but ship incrementally.
• Self-directed and comfortable working autonomously.
• Collaborative and team-oriented with a strong sense of shared ownership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience across the full-stack.
• Experience building AI powered tooling or products.
• Experience with collaborative editing technologies such as Operational Transforms (OT), CRDTs, or the inner workings of Git.
• Experience with event sourcing systems.

What We Value

• Problem-solving mindset: Ability to approach complex operational challenges systematically and devise effective solutions.
• Self-directed and autonomous: Capable of working independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication skills: Ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Continuous learning: Passion for staying current with industry best practices and new technologies.
• Focus on automation: Strong belief in automating repetitive tasks and building self-healing systems.

Full-Time Employee Benefits Include

• Competitive Salary & Equity
• 401(k) Program with a 4% match
• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Paid Parental, Medical, Caregiver Leave
• Commuter Benefits
• Monthly Wellness Stipend
• Autonomous Work Environment
• In Office Set-Up Reimbursement
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) + Holidays
• Quarterly Team Gatherings
• In Office Amenities