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Software Engineer, Agentic AI

Tulip Interfaces
Location
Somerville, MA
Posted
2 months ago
Department
Engineering
Salary
$100,000 - $150,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 2-3+ years of software engineering experience, ideally at a SaaS or enterprise software company
  • Strong proficiency in TypeScript
  • Hands-on experience integrating LLM APIs (e.g., Anthropic, OpenAI)
  • Working knowledge of agentic patterns: MCP, tool invocation, and multi-step reasoning
  • Familiarity with API design and RESTful service integration
  • Proficiency in unit and integration testing, debugging, and code quality practices
Nice to have
  • ReactJS experience is a plus
What the job really is

The Software Engineer role at Tulip involves designing and building AI agentic features that enhance user experiences within a cloud-native platform. The position requires writing clean TypeScript code, integrating LLM APIs, and collaborating with product and design teams to translate user needs into technical requirements. The engineer will also be responsible for debugging and improving the reliability of AI systems, while contributing to technical documentation.

Benefits
  • Direct impact on product and culture
  • Company equity
  • Competitive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Life Insurance, AD&D, FSA, Commuter Benefits, Parental Leave, and 401(K)
  • Flexible work schedule and unlimited vacation policy
  • Virtual company events and happy hours
  • Fitness subsidies
Things to weigh
  • Hybrid work environment requires being in the office 3+ days/week
  • Salary range is $130,000 - $180,000, but final level will be determined during the interview process
  • No specific mention of the technology stack beyond TypeScript and LLM APIs
  • Position emphasizes a product mindset and user empathy, which may require a shift from traditional engineering roles
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Career value4/5
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