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Sr. Software Engineer, Applied AI Systems

Dialpad
Location
Bay Area, US
Posted
13 days ago
Department
214 - AI Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of professional software engineering experience building and operating production services
  • Strong experience with backend systems, distributed services, APIs, and cloud-based infrastructure
  • Experience building agentic systems, LLM-powered applications, model-serving systems, or AI-enabled backend services in production
  • Strong programming skills in Python and/or other backend languages, with a focus on clean, maintainable, well-tested code
  • Experience with service observability, debugging, performance optimization, and production incident response
  • Ability to work effectively in an ambiguous, fast-moving environment and translate technical prototypes into durable systems
What the job really is

As a Sr. Software Engineer in Applied AI Systems at Dialpad, you will design and develop scalable backend services and distributed systems that support the company's next-generation AI capabilities. You will collaborate closely with Applied Scientists and other engineering teams to transform advanced AI models into reliable customer-facing experiences, focusing on real-time communication and automation. This role requires hands-on engineering skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Real opportunities for growth
  • Cutting-edge AI tools
  • Robust training program
  • Inclusive office environment
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of technology stack beyond backend services and AI systems
  • Salary range provided only for California, with no details on other locations
  • Compensation details do not include bonus, equity, or additional benefits
Job score3.6/5
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Career value5/5
Role clarity5/5
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