Sr. Product Engineer

Imbue is seeking a Senior Product Engineer to join their team in San Francisco, focusing on building AI systems that reason and code. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape their product from 0-1, working across the entire stack while having significant input into the product's direction. The position is ideal for those with founder aspirations or experience, emphasizing product intuition and judgment.

The role involves a blend of technical development and product thinking, requiring expertise in React/TypeScript and Python. You'll be responsible for conducting user interviews, implementing prototypes, shipping both frontend and backend code, and collaborating with the product design team. The position demands someone who can navigate ambiguity, work independently, and has a strong builder's mindset.

Imbue's mission is to rekindle the dream of the personal computer by developing AI systems that can reason and code, enabling AI agents to accomplish larger goals and work safely in the real world. They train their own foundation models optimized for reasoning and prototype agents, using hands-on experience to improve both model capabilities and interaction design.

The compensation package is highly competitive, ranging from $170,000 to $350,000, plus equity and benefits. The company offers a generous self-improvement budget and maintains a positive, intentional team culture with regular events and off-sites. They value diverse backgrounds and skillsets, looking for candidates who spike strongly in different areas.

Working at Imbue means being part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of AI technology while maintaining a strong focus on practical applications and user needs. The company emphasizes both technical excellence and product intuition, making it an ideal environment for engineers who want to have a significant impact on product direction while working with cutting-edge AI technology.