Staff Software Engineer, Applied AI
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United States + 2 moreAll locations: United States | United Kingdom | Canada
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38 days ago
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Job Description
Staff Software Engineer, Applied AI
Valence
Role Description As a founding Applied AI Engineer at Valence, you will help define and build the future of AI-powered leadership coaching, working directly with our Head of AI and cross-functional product and engineering teams. You’ll be at the intersection of generative AI research and product execution, helping design, build, and refine intelligent systems that deliver context-aware, personalized coaching at enterprise scale. This role is purposefully broad and adaptable: we don’t expect any one candidate to check every technical box, but we do look for engineers who are eager to learn, iterate rapidly, and contribute meaningfully across a range of challenges from model behavior to production systems. - Tackle real-world AI problems, including: - Transforming enterprise data into actionable context - Optimizing conversational experiences - Shaping how AI engages with users in meaningful and responsible ways - Your work will directly impact how our platform performs in high-stakes enterprise deployments and how leaders around the world grow through AI-facilitated insights. Qualifications - 8+ years of experience in software engineering, AI/ML, data-intensive systems, AI/ML development (ideally including a Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, ML, Data Science, or a related field). - Familiarity with language systems (e.g., NLP, conversational interfaces, IR) and comfort reasoning about model behavior, context, and evaluation - both theoretical and practical knowledge. - Experience with core data science tools such as NumPy, scikit-learn, Pandas, PySpark, plus SQL and common visualization tools (e.g., matplotlib, Seaborn, Plotly, or BI tools) to explore and communicate insights. - Comfortable developing and deploying services in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure) and working with containerization/orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes). - Strong software engineering skills, including writing maintainable code, debugging distributed systems, and collaborating in cross-functional teams. - Eagerness to tackle unfamiliar problems, learn new technologies, and contribute to shaping our platform and culture. - Ability to explain technical ideas clearly and work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Requirements - Architect and build enterprise-grade AI and conversational systems that power coaching workflows and user experiences. - Develop, evaluate, and refine LLM-based components - balancing performance, scalability, and reliability in real use cases. - Integrate and manage diverse sources of structured and unstructured data to improve contextual understanding and output quality. - Partner closely with product, engineering, and design to translate user needs into impactful technical solutions. - Rapidly prototype and iterate on systems that span backend services, data pipelines, and frontend interactions as needed. - Build tooling, tests, and automation to support reliable model deployment, observability, and continuous improvement. - Help streamline data and science workflows, enabling fast experimentation and data-driven decisions. Benefits - Ownership & Rapid Growth - Outsized missions from day one, with direct responsibility for company-defining projects - Work alongside the executive team with transparency into strategy and decision-making - Influence on direction through real-time customer feedback and market insights - AI-First Operator - Work directly with cutting-edge AI models and next-generation platforms - Build expertise in enterprise AI implementation across Fortune 500 companies and multiple industries - Establish yourself as a recognized leader among peers in shaping how AI transforms work at a global scale - Compensation - Competitive salary including base + bonuses - Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision) from day one - Generous PTO, company-wide R&R shutdowns, and paid parental leave - Retirement plan support for US and global employees - Meaningful ownership in a venture-backed company at a growth inflection point - Financial upside that comes from scaling fast - Top-up grants as we scale and you deliver exceptional performance — your compensation grows alongside your impact - Top-Performing Culture - A culture built for top talent: intensity to win, growth without limits, and a team that solves hard problems and celebrates big wins together Location and Work Environment - If candidates are based in NYC or Toronto they can work hybrid in our offices, otherwise this role can be remote. - Candidates must be comfortable working with colleagues in different time zones (UK), and have valid travel documents without work authorization restrictions in the US. Diversity and Inclusion - We are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported. - We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and offer accommodations upon request throughout the hiring process. - If you have any questions, please reach out to Allison Langille, Head of People, at jobs@valence.co. Employment Verification & Commitment - We use third-party services to verify employment history, education, and other information relevant to your candidacy. - Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of these verification checks. - This is a full-time role that requires a high level of focus, availability, and commitment. - Employees may not hold concurrent full-time employment with another organization while employed at Valence. - Any outside consulting, advisory, freelance, or other professional work must be disclosed and approved in advance and must not interfere with job responsibilities, availability, performance, or create a conflict of interest - including risks related to confidentiality, intellectual property, or competition.
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