AI Software Engineer

AI Software EngineerThe webAI Intelligence Lab (WIL) is looking for an AI Software Engineer with deep expertise in high-performance computing and machine learning inference. The AI Engineer is the "builder" who makes the science real. They take raw models and turn them into scalable, efficient, and reliable software. They are the masters of the production environment focusing on latency, reliability, and data integrity. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives at the intersection of low-level systems programming, applied machine learning, and hardware-aware optimization.Key ResponsibilitiesOptimization: Implement techniques like pruning, quantization, and distillation to ensure models run efficiently on edge devices or in high-traffic cloud environments.Model Deployment: Wrap models in high-performance APIs and integrate them into the broader software ecosystem.Inference Engines: Build and maintain ML frameworks that enable the AI Scientist's experiments at scale.Collaboration: Work closely with the AI Scientist to refactor "research code" into production-grade, maintainable code.Requirements & SkillsExperience: 5+ years in Software Engineering or equivalent university time with a deep experience that matches WIL objectives to include with a focus on ML-specific systems and distributed computing.Technical Depth: Proficiency in C++/Python, Docker/Kubernetes, Vector Databases (Pinecone, Weaviate), and CI/CD for ML.Education: Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or Software Engineering.We at webAI are committed to living out the core values we have put in place as the foundation on which we operate as a team. We seek individuals who exemplify the following:Truth - Emphasizing transparency and honesty in every interaction and decision.Ownership - Taking full responsibility for one's actions and decisions, demonstrating commitment to the success of our clients.Tenacity - Persisting in the face of challenges and setbacks, continually striving for excellence and improvement.Humility - Maintaining a respectful and learning-oriented mindset, acknowledging the strengths and contributions of others.BenefitsCompetitive salary and performance-based incentivesComprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits package including a high-deductible HSA option with company contribution401k match (US-based only)Flexible PTO PolicyParental leave for eligible employeesContinuing education supportBasic, company-paid life insuranceSupplemental life insuranceCompany-paid short and long term disabilityFree parking for in-office employeeswebAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, social and recreational programs, and discipline. In addition, it is the policy of webAI to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances where a particular employee works.