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Senior Software Engineer - Runtime

webAI is a technology company specializing in privacy-focused, distributed artificial intelligence solutions, enabling organizations to deploy AI models locally on their devices. Founded in 2019, webAI aims to democratize AI access while prioritizing data privacy and performance.

webAI

Employee count: 51-200

United States only

About Us:

We are establishing the first distributed Al infrastructure dedicated to personalized Al. The evolving needs of a data-driven society are demanding scalability and flexibility. We believe that the future of Al is distributed and enables real-time data processing at the edge, closer to where data is generated. We are building a future where a company's data and IP remains private and it's possible to bring large models directly to consumer hardware without removing information from the model.

About the Role:

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Runtime team, you will be at the forefront of designing, building, and optimizing the core systems that power our services. You’ll drive the technical strategy for high-performance runtime components, ensuring they are scalable, reliable, and efficient under heavy workloads. By collaborating closely with cross-functional partners, leading critical initiatives, and mentoring fellow engineers, you will shape the evolution of our runtime platform and help deliver a seamless experience for end users.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement systems for both local air-gapped systems as well as customer distributed deployments.
  • Driving new features through robust backwards compatible updates that impact all of webAI’s customers and products,.
  • Participate in our budding knowledge, architecture, processes and systems, contributing your experience and intuition to raise the bar for the engineering org while making technical choices accessible to product owners.
  • All of this work will directly influence the company’s ability to deliver AI-powered products and services. You will have ownership in a critical area that shapes the future of the company.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in product driven backend engineering, though we’re open to talking to candidates who have spent extensive time in embedded systems, platform teams, etc.
  • Strong proficiency in Go.
  • Experience with at least one messaging system such as MQTT, Kafka, Nats
  • Experience with deployment pipelines, including CI/CD processes, and the ability to adapt to and manage a custom deployment strategy tailored to our unique system architecture and runtime requirements.

We at webAI are committed to living out the core values we have put in place as the foundation on which we operate as a team. We seek individuals who exemplify the following:

  • Truth - Emphasizing transparency and honesty in every interaction and decision.
  • Ownership - Taking full responsibility for one’s actions and decisions, demonstrating commitment to the success of our clients.
  • Tenacity - Persisting in the face of challenges and setbacks, continually striving for excellence and improvement.
  • Humility - Maintaining a respectful and learning-oriented mindset, acknowledging the strengths and contributions of others.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits package.
  • 401k Match
  • $200/mos Health and Wellness Stipend
  • $400/year Continuing Education Credit
  • Free parking, for in-office employees
  • Unlimited Approved PTO
  • Parental, Bereavement Leave
  • Supplemental Life Insurance

webAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, social and recreational programs, and discipline. In addition, it is the policy of webAI to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances where a particular employee works.

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webAI is a technology company at the forefront of the artificial intelligence revolution, specializing in privacy-focused, distributed AI solutions. Founded in 2019 by David Stout, Tyler Mauer, and Ethan Baird, the company is headquartered in Austin, Texas, with an additional office in Grand Rapids, Michigan. webAI's core mission is to democratize access to powerful, specialized AI models by enabling organizations to deploy them locally on their own devices and infrastructure, thereby minimizing reliance on traditional cloud-based services. This approach prioritizes data privacy, reduces latency, and optimizes performance, offering a secure and cost-effective alternative to centralized AI.

The company's innovative platform is designed to streamline the training, deployment, and execution of AI models, offering a unified execution layer that seamlessly integrates cloud-based services and local devices. webAI's technology allows enterprises to run powerful AI on existing hardware, ensuring that sensitive data remains within their control and addressing critical concerns around security and data sovereignty. Key products include Navigator, a local AI workspace for building, training, and deploying custom models; Infrastructure, a distributed network that scales AI globally on user-owned hardware; and Companion, an on-device AI assistant that securely integrates into everyday tasks. webAI serves a diverse range of industries, including retail, logistics, aviation, education, financial services, government, healthcare, and manufacturing, helping businesses enhance operational efficiency, optimize workflows, and improve decision-making. The company has garnered significant investment, with a total of $60 million raised, and is focused on driving innovation in the distributed AI field to create a future powered by Super Intelligence.

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