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Senior Software Engineer

Terra AI

Terra AI

Software Engineering · Full-time
Palo Alto, CA, USA
Posted on Monday, December 11, 2023

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to lead the development of our core web application product.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Working with our founding team to define the technical roadmap including key architecture and tech stack decisions
  • Work across the stack to design, build and deliver an end to end product from concept to completion.
  • Work closely with our AI and ML engineers to understand requirements, specifications and collaborate to integrate within our backend.
  • Manage continuous improvement, feature development, testing and deployment.
  • Define and lead the full technical team in best practices across code management,documentation, unit and system testing.
  • Collaborate with product and UX/UI designers to finalize front-end designs and lead implementation.
  • Play a critical role in hiring and building up our technical team.

We are looking for someone who

  • Is excited about our mission to improve the speed and adoption of critical technologiesto drive to net zero by 2050.
  • Can drive forward in ambiguous environments
  • Has start up experience in building a full end to end web application product acrossback end, cloud services and front end.
  • Can balance trade-offs and decisions around utilizing micro services vs buildingourselves.
  • Is curious to learn about our customers, their workflows and applications of our productand the underlying AI and ML technology.
  • Is an excellent communicator and team player

Requirements

  • B.S. in computer science or related field.
  • 5 years in full stack or dev ops software engineering
  • 3+ years of experience working with cloud services and cloud compute
  • Experience working with multidisciplinary teams (across UI/UX design, product, AI, ML)
  • Demonstrated proof of building web applications from the ground up.
  • Ability to come to our coworking location in Palo Alto, CA 3 days per week.

Why should you join us?

This is an incredible opportunity to be part of the foundation of a company and product. You will get to work with a fun team to deliver an incredibly valuable end-to-end product. You will receive a significant equity stake in the company. Additionally, we offer a suite of benefits and perks, including

  • Company-subsidized medical, dental, & vision insurance plans.
  • Mental health support (if not covered by medical insurance plans)
  • 401k plan with company matching
  • Flexible PTO plus company holidays
  • Annual company-wide winter break (December 24 - January 1)
  • Professional development budget to attend conferences or other events
  • One-time home-office set up stipend
  • Commuter benefits plan
  • Paid parental leave

Terra AI is an equal-opportunity employer. At Terra AI, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, because inclusion and diversity are essential to achieving our mission. We encourage you to apply if you are excited about Terra and this role, even if your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description.

Terra AI is an equal opportunity employer.