About Vendr

Founded in 2018, Vendr is transforming the way companies buy and sell software. Today, thousands of companies leverage Vendr to buy software. For buyers, Vendr is a no-brainer because we help buyers get the lowest price, fast. For sellers, it’s a no-brainer, too – helping sellers find their next customer, fast. As Vendr becomes the new-age way to buy software, we need your help in helping us attract millions of software buyers to Vendr, and thousands of sellers.Headquartered in Boston with a second location in Charleston, and a team of over 150 employees, we are on a mission to create the “buy button” for software. If you’re eager to innovate, tackle interesting challenges, and make a significant impact, we want you to join us. Join Vendr’s pioneering team and help us drive this paradigm shift. 

At Vendr, we're transforming the software procurement experience with innovative AI-driven solutions. As we scale, we're looking for a Staff AI Software Engineer with a deep focus on large language models (LLMs) and a passion for pushing the boundaries of AI. This role will be instrumental in bringing advanced AI capabilities to both our customers and internal stakeholders, directly impacting our core product and operations. If you're excited about leveraging cutting-edge tools like OpenAI, Anthropic, Hugging Face, and building robust AI systems internally, we want you on our team.

Though this role can be remote, we are giving preference to candidates located in Boston, MA or on Eastern Time Zone. 

You Will:

  • Lead AI projects focused on leveraging LLMs to enhance our marketplace and back-office tools, pushing AI capabilities into the hands of customers and internal stakeholders.
  • Work on innovative solutions such as document extraction, spiderbot scraping, contract grading, and automated negotiation systems, just to name a few.
  • Collaborate closely with product teams to integrate AI into Marketplace and our other products, driving more valuable customer experiences.
  • Build and maintain scalable AI infrastructure using tools like SST and React for our Backoffice stack, ensuring seamless integration and performance.
  • Mentor and guide team members, fostering an environment of continuous learning and innovation.

You Have:

  • 7+ years of experience in data engineering with a strong focus on AI, particularly LLMs and related technologies.
  • Proficiency in tools and frameworks like OpenAI, Anthropic, Hugging Face, and human-in-the-loop platforms like Humanloop.
  • Experience with full-stack development, particularly with SST and React, and cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
  • A proven track record of implementing AI-driven solutions in production environments.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and excellent communication abilities, enabling effective collaboration with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice to Haves:

  • Experience with AI applications in SaaS or procurement platforms.
  • Familiarity with MLOps practices and the ability to contribute to open-source AI projects.
  • An advanced degree (Master’s/Ph.D.) in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
  • A passion for staying ahead of the curve in AI technology and continuously pushing the envelope in AI applications.

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The estimated base salary range for this position is $157,500 to $198,000. 

Vendr provides an estimate of the compensation for roles that may be hired as required by state regulations. Compensation may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, individual candidate experience, skills, and qualifications. Additionally, Vendr leverages current market data to determine compensation, therefore posted compensation figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. The salary, other forms of compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Vendr reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

At Vendr, we believe that great talent comes from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. If you’re passionate about what we do and think you’d be a great fit, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience doesn’t precisely match every requirement or if you feel as though your experience exceeds what might be listed. You might be the perfect candidate for this or other roles.

 

Why Vendr:

  • Competitive Compensation: We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Growth Opportunities: Be part of a dynamic and growing team with numerous career advancement opportunities.
  • Innovation-Driven Culture: Work in a collaborative environment that encourages creativity and out-of-the-box thinking.
  • Flexible Work Environment: Enjoy the convenience and work-life balance that comes with remote work.
  • Inclusive and Diverse Team: We value diversity and promote an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

Vendr is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. While we are interested in qualified applicants who are permanently eligible to work for any employer in the United States, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship for employment visas at this time.

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