Senior Software Engineer

Gradial helps marketers and creatives move from idea to execution faster by automating website updates and content optimization. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the development of AI-native systems, focusing on creating intelligent workflows and mentoring other engineers.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of systems that convert natural language into intelligent, multi-step workflows using generative AI
• Architect and scale an LLM agent for real-time inference, dynamic prompting, and tool orchestration
• Drive technical direction across the stack - from backend systems to front-end UX—with a focus on performance, scalability, and long-term maintainability
• Design systems that learn over time - integrating customer feedback, usage data, and brand preferences
• Mentor and guide other engineers; influence engineering culture, standards, and best practices
• Collaborate with design and product to reshape the software in real-time; adding/removing features or adjusting layout on the fly
• Ensure scalability, reliability and performance through strong testing, deployment, and observability practices
• Operate without silos: own the problem and the solution from end to end

Requirements:

• 5+ years of professional experience
• Proven experience delivering complex systems in fast-paced or ambiguous environments
• Deep technical expertise in algorithms, distributed systems, and software design
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence across functions
• Experience solving high-variance or unstructured problems with elegant, product-minded solutions
• Background in math, physics, systems engineering, or other technical domains
• High ownership mindset with a track record of going from 0→1
• Experience in high-growth or early-stage startups
• Familiarity with AI/ML tooling and LLMs
• Proficiency with TypeScript or similar languages