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Principal Software Engineer

JazzX AI
Bodega, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/28/2025

Job Description

Job Description

About SAI Group

SAI Group is a private investment firm that has committed $1 billion to incubate and scale revolutionary AI-powered enterprise software application companies. Our portfolio, a testament to our success, comprises rapidly growing AI companies that collectively cater to over 2,000 major global customers, approaching $600 million in annual revenue, and employing a global workforce of over 4,000 individuals.

SAI Group invests in new ventures based on breakthrough AI-based products that have the potential to disrupt existing enterprise software markets. SAI Group's latest investment, JazzX, is a pioneering technology company which is building a platform that will not only shape the future of enterprise AI applications but also offer practical solutions to real-world challenges.

Role Overview

As a Principal Engineer at Jazzx.ai, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the architectural and technological direction of the enterprise AI platform. You will collaborate closely with executive leadership, AI research and engineering, product management, UX and customer success teams to design, build, and enhance innovative, high-performance, AI-driven platform, products and experiences. You will be a key contributor in setting technical standards, mentoring team members, and driving a culture of learning and adoption of best practices to leverage AI in the technical organization. The ideal candidate is a seasoned engineer with a track record of building scalable systems, deep experience building and leveraging AI for enterprise business transformation, and a desire to continuously learn and improve.

Key Responsibilities

Architect & Develop Core Systems :

  • Lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and highly available enterprise cloud AI platform services and infrastructure.
  • Drive the evolution of our microservices architecture to improve performance, resilience, and developer productivity.

Technical Leadership & Mentorship :

  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning.
  • Establish and enforce best practices, and development methodologies to ensure quality and maintainability of cutting-edge AI systems and solutions

    • Cross-Functional Collaboration :

  • Partner with other AI research and engineering teams, product and UX teams to translate business needs into efficient, reliable, and user-centric software solutions.
  • Lead architectural reviews and contribute to roadmap planning, ensuring alignment with company goals and strategic initiatives.

    • AI Innovation & Exploration :

  • Evaluate current and emerging AI technologies, frameworks, and tools to drive innovation and efficiency within the engineering organization.
  • Experiment with and implement advanced AI / ML methods in collaboration with the AI research engineering team and help shape the technical strategy for the enterprise AI platform

    • Quality, Security, & Compliance :

  • Advocate for best-in-class CI / CD, automated testing, observability, and security practices, leveraging AI
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards, data privacy laws, and internal security policies.

    • Qualifications

    Educational Background :

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer science, ML / AI, Software Engineering, or related field. Equivalent experience also considered.

    • Technical Expertise :

  • 12 years of software development experience, with at least 3 years in a lead or principal engineering role.
  • Proven track record building distributed, high-volume, low-latency systems using modern programming languages (e.g., Python, Go, Java, or C ).
  • Strong understanding of cloud-native architectures, containers, and orchestration systems (e.g., Kubernetes) and familiarity with AWS, GCP, or Azure.
  • Experience with SQL / NoSQL databases, streaming platforms (e.g., Kafka), and scalable storage solutions.
  • Deep knowledge of microservices, RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and event-driven design patterns.

    • AI / ML & Data Skills :

  • Deep expertise and experience building and leveraging machine learning workflows and libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn) in a platform to drive business critical products and solutions.
  • Expertise and experience building platforms and applications with modern GenAI technologies, LLMs and AI agent frameworks like LangChain, LlamaIndex , AutoGen etc. in production environments.

    • Soft Skills & Leadership :

  • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders both within and outside the company.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to drive projects from concept to completion.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and influence without direct authority, working effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced startup environment.

    • Why Join Us

    At JazzX, you have the opportunity to become an integral part of a pioneering team that is pushing the envelope of AI capabilities to create an autonomous intelligence driven future. We champion bold innovation, continuous learning, and embrace the challenges and rewards of crafting something genuinely groundbreaking.

    Your work will directly contribute to pioneering solutions that have the potential to transform industries and redefine how we interact with technology. As an early member of our team, your voice will be pivotal in steering the direction of our projects and culture, offering a unique chance to leave your mark on the future of AI.

    We offer a competitive salary, equity options, and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, flexible working arrangements, and more.

    We are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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