Software Engineer
AI Summary
A Software Engineer who collaborates with AI research scientists to turn advanced AI algorithms into scalable, reliable products, owning development and the full software lifecycle.
About this role
About the Company
Harmonic is a startup building the world’s most advanced mathematical reasoning engine, recently achieving Gold Medal-level performance on the 2025 International Math Olympiad (IMO). Backed by some of the world's most prominent investors, we are intentionally scaling our elite technical team.
About the Role
We are looking for a talented Software Engineer to bridge the gap between our AI research and product development teams. This role involves working closely with research scientists to understand their discoveries and advancements in AI, and then applying this knowledge to develop robust, scalable software for real-world applications. The ideal candidate should be passionate about AI technology and experienced in software development.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with AI research scientists to understand and implement state-of-the-art AI algorithms.
Develop and maintain software that incorporates AI technologies into practical applications and products.
Ensure the scalability, efficiency, and reliability of software systems.
Participate in the entire software development lifecycle, including requirement analysis, design, coding, testing, reviewing, deployment, and support.
Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
Stay updated with the latest trends in software engineering and AI technologies.
Support the development of a user facing AI product.
Work cross-functionally with product managers, designers, and other engineering teams to deliver high-quality products.
Minimum Qualifications
BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
2+ years of relevant industry experience.
Software development skills with proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C++).
Experience scaling and maintaining large scale distributed systems.
Experience in software engineering practices including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, and testing.
Familiarity with AI concepts and a keen interest in working with AI technologies.
Understanding of algorithms, data structures, and system design.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Preferred Qualifications
MS or PhD degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Prior experience in collaborating with research teams or in a research-driven environment.
Experience in developing products from concept to launch.
Knowledge of cloud platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
Experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).
What We Offer
Unlimited PTO
401(k) matching
100% employer-paid health, vision, and dental benefits for employees and 50% coverage for dependents. Harmonic offers varied health coverage options to select what is best for you and your family.
Health Savings Account (HSA) available for qualifying health plans
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Equal Opportunity Statement
Harmonic is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
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