Senior Software Engineer (Gen AI)

About the Role

We are looking for a forward-thinking Software Engineer to build cutting-edge generative AI systems driven by autonomous, multi-agent architectures. You’ll be hands-on with the latest LLMs and work at the intersection of systems design, AI behavior, and automation.

This role offers the opportunity to invent novel interactions between intelligent agents and help define how they collaborate, learn, and evolve over time.

About the Team

• We're a fast-moving, cross-functional team focused on applying Gen AI to real-world problems with measurable impact

• We value experimentation, ownership, and shipping functional prototypes quickly

• Our culture emphasizes collaboration, openness to new ideas, and constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible with AI

What You’ll Do

Within 3 months, you will:

• Design and prototype agent-to-agent interaction protocols using LLMs like GPT-4 or Claude

• Implement and test agent behavior using LangChain, CrewAI, PydanticAI, or similar stacks

• Collaborate with product manager and data scientists to define system metrics and agent performance indicators

• Deploy your first multi-agent changes into a test environment

Within 6 months, you will:

• Develop scalable orchestration system enabling complex task decomposition among agents

• Run experiments comparing agent behaviors under different prompting and architecture strategies

• Begin integrating external APIs and data pipelines into your agent ecosystem, including systems that support credit unions to fully automate common user queries

Within 9 months, you will:

• As a true teammate, continuously improve the team’s processes, brainstorm ideas, and communicate statuses, and progress

• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the technical vision of the Gen AI platform.

• Lead and deliver a small-scoped project independently

• Build trust with external stakeholders by communicating technical constraints effectively

What You’ll Bring

• Strong software engineering skills with a focus on writing high-quality, maintainable code in Python and TypeScript

• Experience working with LLMs and generative AI APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic)

• Ability to rapidly prototype, experiment, and iterate in ambiguous problem spaces

• Is engaged with the use of LLMs tools like to accomplish their own tasks (e.g., Cursor, ChatGPT)

• Familiarity with frameworks like LangChain, CrewAI, PydanticAI, or similar

• Passion for building autonomous systems and solving problems creatively

• Plus: Previously worked with Integrations

• Plus: Understanding of distributed systems or intelligent agent-based architectures

Please note that this role may evolve as our business needs change, so we appreciate your flexibility and adaptability.

What’s In It For You?

• Remote Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom of remote work from anywhere, balancing life and career seamlessly.

• Unforgettable Off-Sites: Twice a year, bond with colleagues in exciting destinations, fostering teamwork and fresh ideas.

• Paid Time Off and National Holidays: Enjoy 20 PTO days yearly and the National Holidays for relaxation and rejuvenation.

• Stock Options: Joining us means having a stake in our success, so you'll receive stock options as part of your compensation package.

• Home Office Setup: Create your ideal workspace with a dedicated budget for home office essentials.

• Work Trip Budget: Grow personally and professionally with a budget for work-related trips and co-working.

About Us

Clutch is a revolutionary vertical SaaS company, proudly backed by Andreessen Horowitz (A16z), aimed at revolutionizing the way Credit Unions engage and change the lives of their members. As a champion of financial well-being, we address the urgent need for affordable lending solutions in an era where the average American grapples with over $155,000 in household debt. Unlike traditional financial institutions, Clutch develops software to turn Credit Unions into FinTech lenders and leverage their balance sheets to responsibly lend to over 130M Americans. Our mission extends beyond mere financial transactions; we strive to fundamentally enhance the way credit unions interact with their members. By integrating cutting-edge technologies and user-centric designs, we help credit unions provide seamless digital experiences that are on par with leading tech companies. This approach not only preserves but revitalizes the longstanding tradition of community and member-focused service inherent to credit unions.

Please note: This position is offered on a contractor basis. Applicants must have the necessary documentation and authorization to work in the country where the job is located. Clutch cannot provide sponsorship or assist with obtaining work permits for this role.

A Note About AI at Clutch
We love AI. We use it often and encourage our team to creatively and effectively leverage AI tools in their work. If you join Clutch, we hope you'll bring the same enthusiasm for exploring how AI can amplify impact, productivity, and innovation.

That said, during the interview process, we want to hear your thoughts. Please approach interviews without the use of AI tools—our goal is to get to know how you think, solve problems, and communicate. Once you're in the seat, bring on the prompts!