Thumbtack, Inc.

Software Engineer, AI/ML Infrastructure

Thumbtack, Inc.$123K — $159K *
US-Anywhere
+ 2 other locationsRemote
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1 to 3 years of professional software engineering experience
  • Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design
  • Proficient in at least one major programming language (e.g., Go, Python)
  • Experience with relational or NoSQL databases (e.g., Postgres, DynamoDB)
  • Demonstrated ability to leverage AI coding tools for daily work
  • Comfortable in fast-paced environments with ambiguity
  • Proactive mindset, able to learn quickly and take decisive action

Responsibilities

  • Build and improve core AI platform capabilities for scaling GenAI applications
  • Design and develop scalable tools and infrastructure for applied scientists
  • Engage across the tech stack, from backend services to AI model integrations
  • Evaluate next-gen AI infrastructure frameworks and tools in collaboration with senior engineers
  • Drive projects with an emphasis on business impact and measurable outcomes
  • Tackle complex technical challenges and stay informed on industry advancements

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment focused on AI-driven technology
  • Opportunity to impact millions of users with innovative AI experiences
  • Hands-on experience across the technology stack
  • Continuous learning in an evolving field of machine learning and AI
  • Flexible working conditions in a fast-paced, dynamic team
Full Job Description
Challenge

As a Software Engineer on the ML Infrastructure team, you will work closely with product and platform engineering teams to build and evolve core AI platform capabilities. You will help design and improve systems that allow teams to develop, run, and scale GenAI-powered applications in production. Your work will directly support AI-driven experiences used by millions of customers and pros across the Thumbtack ecosystem.
What you'll do
  • Build and evolve core AI platform capabilities that enable teams to develop, run, and scale GenAI-powered applications across Thumbtack.
  • Contribute to the design, development, and deployment of scalable tools and infrastructure to support the efforts of our applied scientists, including traditional ML model training and serving systems, feature and data workflows, CI/CD, orchestration, deployment, and evaluation tooling.
  • Work hands on across the stack, from backend services and execution infrastructure to integrations with AI models and tooling.
  • Partner with senior engineers to evaluate next-generation AI infrastructure frameworks and tools that help product teams harness advances in AI.
  • Drive projects to completion with a strong focus on business impact and measurable outcomes.
  • Solve complex technical problems and stay up to date with advances in this rapidly evolving space.
In order to be successful, you must bring
  • 1 to 3 years of professional software engineering experience.
  • Strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and software design.
  • Proficiency in at least one major programming language, and the ability to work across multiple languages. Our primary stack includes Go and Python.
  • Experience working with relational or NoSQL databases such as Postgres or DynamoDB.
  • Demonstrated ability to use AI coding tools in day-to-day workflows and validate, critique, and refine AI-generated output
  • Comfort operating in a fast-paced environment with a certain level of ambiguity, especially when learning and picking up new technologies when projects require it.
  • You operate with a bias to action, quickly learning what is needed and taking decisive steps to move work forward in ambiguous, fast-paced environments.
Expected Salary Range
  • For candidates living in Ontario and British Columbia, the expected salary range for the role is currently $123,300 - $159,500.

Actual offered salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as calibrated job level, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.

Note: Thumbtack uses AI tools to support our resume screening process. However, our Recruiting team's expertise and judgment guide hiring decisions.

Actual offered salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as calibrated job level, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.

About Thumbtack, Inc.

Thumbtack is an online marketplace that connects consumers with local professionals for various services, such as home improvement, events, and wellness. The company was founded in 2008 by Marco Zappacosta, Jonathan Swanson, and Sander Daniels, and has since grown to serve millions of customers across the United States. Thumbtack uses a proprietary matching algorithm to connect customers with the best professionals for their needs, and offers a range of tools to help professionals manage their businesses. The company has raised over $400 million in funding from investors such as Sequoia Capital, Google Capital, and Tiger Global Management.
Learn more about Thumbtack, Inc.
Size
1,200 employees
Industry
Founded
2008

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