Senior Software Engineer (AI Products) (United States)

Senior Software Engineer (AI Products) — Karat

Join Karat as a Senior Software Engineer focused on AI-powered products. This role is hybrid in select United States states and offers the opportunity to build production‑grade software that powers Karat's AI initiatives.

What you'll do

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and AI-enabled features for Karat's product lineup.
• Collaborate with ML engineers to deploy and scale AI models in production.
• Architect robust APIs, data pipelines, and microservices with a focus on reliability and performance.
• Write clean, well-tested code, participate in code reviews, and mentor junior engineers.

What we're looking for

• 5+ years of software engineering experience, with a track record building production-grade systems.
• Strong proficiency in Python and solid understanding of AI/ML concepts and model deployment.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and RESTful APIs.
• Solid knowledge of SQL, data modeling, and building scalable data-driven applications.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).

Nice to have

• Experience with large language models, vector databases, or ML Ops tooling.
• Familiarity with CI/CD, monitoring, and observability practices.

Location

Hybrid (United States - Select States)

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and equity.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible PTO and comprehensive wellness programs.

About Karat

Karat helps product teams build AI-powered hiring software that accelerates the hiring process and improves candidate experience.