Software Engineer - Agentic AIThis role is located in Somerville, MA - We are a hybrid work environment and are in the office 3+ days/per week.A spinoff out of MIT, Tulip is headquartered in Somerville, MA, with offices in Germany, Hungary, Singapore, and Israel.
About youYou're a builder at heart - someone who thrives on pushing product forward and finding elegant solutions to hard problems. You have a product mindset and genuine empathy for the end user, which means you don't just ship features, you think about how they land. You have a deep curiosity for AI agentic patterns and are eager to architect novel user experiences around these capabilities. You're comfortable moving across a large technology stack and energized by the pace of a team that's actively shaping what AI looks like in industrial environments.
What skills or experience do I need?- 3-5+ years of software engineering experience, ideally at a SaaS or enterprise software company
- Strong proficiency in TypeScript; ReactJS experience is a plus
- Hands-on experience integrating LLM APIs (e.g., Anthropic, OpenAI), including streaming responses and structured outputs
- Working knowledge of agentic patterns: MCP, tool invocation, and multi-step reasoning
- Familiarity with API design and RESTful service integration
- Proficiency in unit and integration testing, debugging, and code quality practices
Key Responsibilities- Design and build AI agentic features that integrate with existing product capabilities and deliver meaningful user experiences
- Write clean, well-tested, and maintainable TypeScript code across the stack
- Evaluate, integrate, and extend LLM-based components including tool invocation, structured outputs, and multi-step reasoning flows
- Collaborate with Product and Design to translate user needs into technical requirements and system designs
- Debug, troubleshoot, and continuously improve the reliability and performance of agentic systems
- Contribute to technical documentation and share findings across the team to raise collective understanding of AI patterns
Key Collaborators- Engineering
- Product Design
- Product Management
Working At TulipWe're building a strong, diverse team that values hard work, families, and personal well-being. Benefits of working with us include:
- Direct impact on product and culture
- Company equity
- Competitive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Life Insurance, AD&D, FSA, Commuter Benefits, Parental Leave, and 401(K)
- Flexible work schedule and unlimited vacation policy
- Virtual company events and happy hours
- Fitness subsidies
- Dog-friendly office
The compensation information displayed on each job posting reflects the range for new hire pay rates for the position across all US locations. Within the range posted, actual compensation will be determined depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge & skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, market compensation data, and internal equity. Expected compensation ranges for this role may change over time. The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $150,000 per year.
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