Software Engineer - Special Projects Job at Fundamental Research Labs, Menlo Park, CA

UnFGRXphbjgwa21zK1U5SmhnN0w3WExDV1E9PQ==
  • Fundamental Research Labs
  • Menlo Park, CA

Job Description

Software Engineer, Special Projects

We're looking for an AI-native Software Engineer to join our team. You'll build systems that combine web technologies with LLMs to create new types of user interactions. This role requires someone comfortable working with ambiguity and excited about building products that haven't been built before.

What You'll Do

  • Build AI integrations using modern language models with focus on multi-modal interactions
  • Develop streaming architectures for real-time AI responses
  • Create secure code generation and sandboxed execution systems
  • Implement data preparation strategies for optimal AI performance
  • Build type-safe, extensible systems for AI operations
  • Create responsive UI components that handle streaming updates

Technical Requirements

Core Expertise (Must Have)

  • React & TypeScript: Strong understanding of React patterns, hooks, and TypeScript
  • State Management: Production experience with modern state management
  • AI/LLM Integration: 2+ years building LLM-powered applications
  • Streaming Architectures: Experience with SSE, WebSockets, or similar

Strong Plus

  • Multi-Modal AI: Experience with vision + text models
  • Tool Calling: Understanding of structured AI output patterns
  • Local-First Applications: Building offline-capable applications
  • Code Generation: Experience with safe code execution
  • Complex Integration: Working with sophisticated third-party libraries

AI Engineering Skills

  • Prompt Engineering: Structuring data and prompts for AI models
  • Context Management: Understanding what information AI models need
  • Error Handling: Building systems that handle AI unpredictability
  • Streaming UX: Creating interfaces for progressive content
  • Security: Sandboxing and validation for AI-generated code

What We're Looking For

  • You've shipped AI-powered products to production
  • You care about performance, optimization, and user experience
  • You write clear, well-documented code
  • You can own features from design to deployment

Experience Level

  • 2-5 years of software engineering experience
  • At least 1 year building AI-powered applications
  • Track record of shipping features independently

What We Offer

  • Work on novel AI applications
  • Impact on architecture and technical decisions
  • Team focused on pushing AI capabilities forward
  • Latest AI models and infrastructure
  • A chance to work at a frontier research lab

Job Tags

Local area,

Similar Jobs

VitalCore Health Strategies

Licensed Practical Nurse Job at VitalCore Health Strategies

 ...industry leader in Correctional Health Care has openings for Full Time and PRN Licensed Practical Nurse at Volusia County Jail in Daytona Beach, FL for day shift and night shift!*We offer an extra $2/hour shift differential for night shift!* At VitalCore we... 

Robert Half

Accounts Payable Specialist Job at Robert Half

 ...unauthorized invoices and expenses Maintain 1099s and generate report at year end Qualifications ~ Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field ~1 - 2 years in accounting or related field ~ Strong understanding of General Ledger system and Accounts... 

Partners Personnel

Remote work: P/T Hybrid Executive Assistant Job at Partners Personnel

 ...Job Title: Part-Time Executive Assistant Location: Salt Lake City, UT 84104 (Hybrid, Direct Hire) Hours: 20 hours per week (flexible scheduling, 1x minimum in office) Reports To: CEO Compensation: $23.00-$25.00/hr. D.O.E. Job Summary: We are seeking... 

StatRad

Administrative Assistant Job at StatRad

 ...of radiologists and clinical support professionals who all work from their homes. POSITION OVERVIEW The Queue Master Coordinator (...  ...S. The QMC position requires working varying shifts in the evenings, on the weekends, and during holidays. This is generally a... 

Manpower San Diego

Office Administrator Job at Manpower San Diego

About the Company Are you a friendly, organized, and reliable professional who thrives in a dynamic office environment? Were looking for an Office Administrator to support our Chandler location and be the welcoming face of the facility. About the Role ...