Staff Software Engineer
$150k - $220k USD
Who are we?
Mission
Altimate AI, founded in 2022 in San Francisco, is revolutionizing enterprise data operations through the power of AI. Our mission is to alleviate the burden on overworked and understaffed enterprise data teams by providing innovative AI-driven solutions that automate and accelerate a wide range of data tasks. Our flagship product, DataPilot, offers advanced data automation capabilities, while our new DataMates technology brings the concept of agentic AI to data operations, acting as virtual teammates for data professionals. Our solutions seamlessly fit into existing tools like VSCode, Git, and Slack, performing tasks ranging from data documentation to performance optimization.
By leveraging a proprietary framework that combines multiple language models and a custom-built knowledge graph, we enable contextually aware AI agents that integrate seamlessly into existing workflows. Our solutions, including ambient AI for continuous monitoring and optimization, are designed to meet the growing demands of data operations, business intelligence, and analytics in an era of ever-increasing data volumes. Used by thousands of users across the world, and backed by prominent investors , we're positioned at the forefront of the AI-powered data engineering revolution.
You can read more about us in a recently published venture beat article.
Team
As a team, we are Silicon Valley veterans who previously created category-defining data and AI products loved by thousands of companies worldwide. We have experienced the journey of a small startup to IPO very closely. We have started on a similar journey again and are backed by prominent advisors and VC firms with multi-billion dollar portfolios.
What are we looking for?
We're in search of a Staff Software Engineer who brings a passion for innovation and problem-solving, not limited to traditional coding. This role is for those with deep expertise in server-side languages, database technologies, and cloud infrastructure, excited to design and build the backbone of our AI solutions. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in enhancing our AI capabilities, developing high-performance back-end systems, and integrating advanced AI into data teams' daily workflows.
Qualifications:
Required:
10+ years of experience building Python-based web application backends and the infrastructure on which they run
Extensive experience in building scalable back-end systems, APIs, and microservices
Deep understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Preferred:
Experience with FastAPI for building high-performance APIs
Familiarity with AI and machine learning concepts, particularly in the context of Large Language Models (LLMs)
Strong proficiency in SQL, including query profiling, optimization, and performance tuning
Experience with SQL Abstract Syntax Tree (AST) analysis and working with SQL parsers (e.g., sqlglot)
Why you should join Altimate AI
Projects You'll Work On:
Backend Integration of LLM Architectures: Lead the development and maintenance of the backend infrastructure that powers state-of-the-art Large Language Model (LLM) architectures, including RAG, ReAct, and Agent-based systems. Architect data pipelines for processing extensive datasets and devise AI-powered endpoints crucial for our SaaS application and VSCode Extension.
Graph-Based Data Structure Design: Design and develop large-scale graph-based data structures that effectively model complex data stores. Create intricate, efficient structures that can be fed to our AI applications as context, ensuring both scalability and performance.
Intelligent SQL Ecosystem: Lead the design and development of a comprehensive SQL intelligence system encompassing query optimization, dynamic pipeline generation, and data lineage tracking. Leverage expertise in SQL query profiling, AST analysis, and parsing to create a sophisticated engine focused on query performance improvements and implementing granular column-level lineage.
Impact:
Innovation at the Forefront: Push the boundaries of software engineering by combining traditional techniques with cutting-edge AI technologies.
High Visibility & Impact: Directly affect the productivity and capabilities of global data teams, as your contributions will be crucial to the daily operations of thousands of users spread across 100s of countries.
Open Source Contribution: As part of our commitment to the developer community, you will contribute to our open-source initiatives, gaining recognition in the tech community.
Career Growth: This role is a launchpad into the rapidly advancing field of AI, offering exposure to state-of-the-art technologies and generative AI applications.
What We Offer
Competitive salary and equity
Base Salary Range: $150,000 - $220,000 [influenced by your expertise, how the interview goes, and how well you match the role]
Equity: 0.0% - 0.6%
Extensive professional development opportunities and resources for continuous learning
Dynamic and intellectually stimulating work environment with a team of talented engineers
Opportunities to shape the direction of the company and leave a lasting impact
How to Apply
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, we can't wait to meet you! Apply now and let's build something amazing together.