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Staff Software Engineer, RLE

Full-stack EngineerSoftware EngineerFull TimeRemoteLeadTeam 501-1,000Since 2014H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

California

Posted

36 days ago

Salary

$265.5K - $295K / year

Seniority

Lead

Bachelor Degree8 yrs expEnglishCloudDistributed SystemsTypeScript

Job Description

Staff Software Engineer, RLE

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• Define and drive architecture for scalable, extensible RLE systems and data pipelines • Lead development of platform capabilities enabling rapid domain creation • Partner with Research, Product, and Ops to shape strategy and execution • Set standards for reliability, observability, performance, and data quality • Mentor engineers and elevate engineering excellence across the team • Identify and solve systemic bottlenecks in scaling environments and data generation

Job Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in distributed systems, backend infrastructure, or ML platforms
  • Deep expertise in system design, data modeling, and scalable architectures
  • Strong proficiency with TypeScript, backend systems, and modern web stacks
  • Proven experience operating high-scale production systems in cloud environments
  • Track record of technical leadership and cross-functional influence
  • Nice to Have: Experience with RL infrastructure, simulation systems, or evaluation frameworks
  • Background supporting applied AI/ML research teams
  • Experience building platform-level abstractions used across multiple teams

Benefits

  • Ownership: Equity in a fast-growing company
  • Financial Wellness: 401(k) match, competitive compensation, financial coaching
  • Family Support: Paid parental leave, fertility benefits, parental coaching
  • Wellbeing: Medical, dental, and vision, mental health support, $500 wellness stipend
  • Growth: $2,000 learning stipend, ongoing development
  • Office: Commuting support, free lunch, and gym in our SF office
  • Time Off: Flexible PTO, 15 holidays + 2 flex days
  • Connection: Team outings & referral bonuses

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