Software Engineer

Valence has built the first-ever, first-to-market AI coaching platform for enterprise, offering personalized, expert, and human-like guidance and support to any leader or employee. At Valence, we're not just talking about the future of work – we're actively shaping it.From your first interaction with us, you'll notice we're different. We're not just offering a job; we're inviting you to help transform the future of work by bringing groundbreaking research into real-world applications that will enhance human skills and abilities in the workplace.At Valence you'll be helping to architect the future of leadership in the age of AI. And we'll be honest – this is not for everyone. But for those with an insatiable curiosity, a passion for innovation, and a desire to transform how businesses approach leadership, this could be the career-defining opportunity you've been waiting for.The future of leadership development is waiting, and we want you to help shape it.The RoleWe are seeking a Software Engineer for our LLM-powered coaching product that serves Fortune 500 enterprises. In this role you will actively build a gen-AI product, support the technical architecture and roadmap, and work on a nimble, product-focused team that is bringing a revolutionary new enterprise product to market. You will report to the Technical Lead, and indirectly to the CEO, who is the product visionary for the AI Coach, Nadia.About ValenceWe're a Series A B2B SaaS company, backed by Insight Partners, that's pioneering the first generative AI leadership coach for large enterprises. Our mission is to transform how the world's biggest companies approach learning and development, helping teams work better together. We've been featured in Harvard Business Review, and our client list reads like a who's who of global business, including Coca-Cola, Nestlé, General Mills, ServiceNow, AstraZeneca, Experian, and Bristol Myers Squibb.What You'll DoWork with the product team to understand and prioritize evolving requirements.Writing, reviewing, and deploying code.Contribute to the technical roadmap, including architecture and development infrastructure.Contribute to the product being scalable and maintainable.Support managing and breaking down large product and technical efforts.Contribute to machine learning and large language model (LLM) pipelines and APIs, including OpenAI (GPT-3.5 and GPT-4), Azure (OpenAI), Anthropic (Claude), and others.What We’re Looking ForExperience working with Python and Django.Experience working with AWS infrastructure (Elastic Container Service, Terraform, Relational Data Store, etc.) and Heroku.Experience with LLMs and ML/data is a plus.Experience managing and executing on large technical endeavors.Experience owning a technical architecture and roadmap.Exposure to early-stage startups, preferably B2B SaaS.What you'll getOwnership of projects and strategic priorities regardless of seniority.Strong ties to the executive team, a culture of transparency and engagement with strategic decisions.Options from day one, which means you will be on the ownership track right away.Competitive salary and equity packages.Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, and vision) from day 1.Provision of anything you need to be successful - learning tools, hardware, office equipment, software.401k optionality for US based employees.Generous PTO, company-wide R&R shutdowns and paid leave for parents.A WFH stipend, phone stipend and support to work in a We Work or other space as preferred.Location and Work EnvironmentIf candidates are based in NYC or Toronto they can work hybrid in our offices, otherwise this role can be remote. Candidates must be comfortable working with colleagues in different time zones (UK), and have valid travel documents without work authorization restrictions in the US.Diversity and InclusionWe are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and offer accommodations upon request throughout the hiring process. If you have any questions, please reach out to Allison Langille, Head of People, at jobs@valence.co.

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