Coactive makes it easy to search, filter, and analyze visual content. Increasingly image and video data captures the content we watch, the products we buy, and the work we do, and already represents 80% of internet traffic. But rather than being an asset, visual content is often a tax or even a liability because it is so hard to work with and understand. Coactive solves this by bringing structure to unstructured visual data. Rather than spending months (or years) building complex infrastructure, data teams can unlock the value of their visual data in minutes to power use cases such as content understanding and moderation, search, and analytics.

Coactive was founded by experts who shaped the fields of high-performance deep learning and data-centric AI. We have the scars from building and working with the first generation of modern machine learning systems at Google, Meta, Pinterest, eBay, Lyft, and other leading organizations. Through our decades of experience, we have developed a playbook to democratize the toughest parts of machine learning systems; no PhD required.

This is an exceptional opportunity to work with one of Forbes' top 50 AI companies, backed by key investors such as Andreesen Horowitz and Bessemer Ventures. This position is truly a chance to be part of a category-defining team that is attracting top-tier talent interested in pushing the boundaries of what's possible in AI. 

What we need:

As a Software Engineer with expertise in Microservices and SDKs, you will play a pivotal role within our AI Applications team. Leveraging our advanced Multimodal AI Platform (MAP), you’ll bridge the gap between customer success, product development, and engineering to deliver impactful AI-driven solutions. 

 

What you’ll do:

  • Act as an expert and advocate for the Coactive product, demonstrating its capabilities and value.
  • Collaborate with the product team and cross-functional teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
  • Develop and maintain RESTful microservices using Python and FastAPI.
  • Work with Platform and DevOps teams to deploy and manage services on cloud platforms (AWS, GCP etc.,).
  • Provide technical guidance to prospects and customers, leading Proof-of-Value engagements and technical integrations.
  • Maintain clear documentation and establish streamlined processes to enhance collaboration.

 

What we look for:

  • BS (or higher) in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • 3+ years of experience building distributed, highly scalable microservices with Python and FastAPI.
  • Strong understanding of SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra).
  • Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Ability to work with non-technical stakeholders to develop solutions that drive customer success.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and test automation.
  • Experience in a fast-paced startup environment is a plus.
  • Knowledge of GO and experience in building SDKs are highly desirable.

 

What you can expect from us:

  • Location: San Jose, California (hybrid, with three days in office) 

The estimated annual base salary for this position is between $146,000- $169,000.* 

At Coactive, cash salary is only one part of our total compensation package. Other benefits for this position include, but are not limited to:

  • Equity grants
  • 100% medical, dental, & vision coverage for you
  • Medical, dental, & vision partially covered for your dependents
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Social events ranging from book clubs, happy hours, and hiking to board game nights and games of Mario Kart.

Further, you can expect a supportive work environment from us. We build products, but we develop people.

*Actual pay is dependent on an individual candidate’s professional background, experience, skills and qualifications, as well as market demand and business demands. This pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting.

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