Software Engineer, Infrastructure

Imbue builds AI systems that reason and code, enabling AI agents to accomplish larger goals and safely work in the real world.
$170,000 - $350,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Remote
AI

Description For Software Engineer, Infrastructure

Imbue, an innovative AI company focused on building systems that reason and code, is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Software Engineer to join their team. This role is central to enabling and supporting large-scale compute efforts that power the company's AI research initiatives.

The position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of infrastructure engineering and AI research, where you'll be responsible for building robust systems that allow the research team to operate seamlessly at scale. Your work will directly impact the company's ability to train and develop advanced AI models and agents.

As an Infrastructure Software Engineer, you'll be tasked with creating sophisticated wrapper tools for GPU cluster scaling, improving distributed systems, and developing elegant abstractions that enable other engineers to work more effectively. The role requires a strong background in software engineering, with expertise in Python and systems programming, along with a deep understanding of DevOps practices and distributed systems.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about enabling other engineers through excellent tooling and infrastructure, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to system reliability. You'll be working in a collaborative environment where you'll regularly interact with team members to solve complex technical challenges and improve the overall research infrastructure.

Imbue offers an exceptional compensation package, with base salary ranging from $170,000 to $350,000, plus significant equity potential ($10,000 to $2,000,000). The company provides numerous benefits, including a generous $20K+ yearly budget for professional development, regular team events, and a culture that values learning and research.

The position offers flexibility with both remote and in-person options in San Francisco, CA. You'll be part of a team working to rekindle the dream of truly intelligent personal computing, creating AI systems that empower users and provide greater freedom and agency in pursuing their goals.

Last updated 6 days ago

Responsibilities For Software Engineer, Infrastructure

  • Build and manage wrapper tools for scaling code to large GPU clusters
  • Debug distributed exceptions and improve logging and tracing stack
  • Design improvements to systems managing secrets, configurations, and ongoing jobs
  • Prototype additions to software stack to improve workflows
  • Debug and modify open-source or third-party code including C/C++ libraries
  • Work collaboratively with team members on debugging and system design
  • Create abstractions for higher-level engineering work

Requirements For Software Engineer, Infrastructure

Python
  • Strong software engineering skills with Python and bash
  • Passion for enabling other engineers and creating developer tooling
  • Experienced with DevOps and understanding of various technology trade-offs
  • Detail-oriented with focus on system robustness and correctness
  • Ability to work with distributed systems and large-scale compute

Benefits For Software Engineer, Infrastructure

Education Budget
  • Work on creating software with human-like intelligence
  • Generous compensation and equity
  • $20K+ yearly budget for self-improvement
  • Positive, intentional team culture
  • Time for learning and research
  • Frequent team events and off-sites
  • Equity ranging from $10,000 to $2,000,000

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