Senior Software Engineer, Agent Platform
At a glance
Highlights
- Remote work (US)
- Competitive salary and equity
- Open‑source contribution
- Flexible vacation policy
Why this role might suit you
A senior engineer who enjoys building high‑performance, distributed systems and tackling security challenges will thrive building LiveKit's agent platform, contributing to open‑source tools while working remotely from the US.
Skills
About the role
At LiveKit, we build open-source APIs to power the future of computing. We are a company of engineers building software stacks for other engineers.
You'll thrive at LiveKit if you:- obsess with crafting code that is fast, reliable and practical for the problem
- are known as the go-to person for tackling tough technical problems
- work hard and can both build and ship fast
- can clearly explain complex technical concepts to others
- are a fast learner, frequently picking up new languages and tools
The best way to impress us is with thoughtful Issues and/or PRs on our Github repos 😊
About this role: Are you passionate about shaping the future of AI and technology? We’re looking for a talented engineer to join the Agent Platform team. This is your chance to work on groundbreaking innovations in Agentic computing, contributing to the development of the software stack that will drive the next wave of technological advancement. If you're eager to make a lasting impact, we want to hear from you!
What You'll Do- Develop the core platform for hosting agents.
- Build resilient systems to deploy agents across global data centers.
- Create end-to-end tooling for seamless management of hosted agents.
- Work with Go, Kubernetes, Firecracker, Docker, Buildkitd and similar technologies.
Who you are- Skilled in containerization platforms
- Well versed in security challenges with executing untrusted code
- Experienced in designing and maintaining distributed systems
- Capable of digging into low-level details to solve complex problems
Our Commitments to YouWe offer- An opportunity to build something truly impactful to the world
- Contribute to open source alongside world-class engineers
- Competitive salary and equity package
- Work anywhere in the world
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- Flexible vacation policy
LiveKit is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact recruiting@livekit.io.
Compensation
This Software Engineer role pays $120k-$250k/yr. Within typical range for software engineer roles in United States.
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