Ai2 · 1 week ago
Lead Software Engineer, Earth Ranger
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$147K/yr - $220K/yr
12+ years expAi2 is a non-profit AI research institute focused on solving the world's biggest problems through breakthrough AI. They are seeking a Lead Software Engineer to architect scalable solutions for their EarthRanger project, which integrates data to aid conservation efforts and combat poaching. The role involves designing systems for processing large volumes of IoT data and leading implementation efforts.
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Responsibilities
Ability to architect scalable solutions including design documents and lead the implementation of that system by their team. Including the management and processing of near real-time data streaming from remote sensors
Technical innovator and thought leader, with ability to demonstrate and inspire continuous learning, experimentation, and data and metrics-driven decision making
Architect and enforce best practices for unit testing and CI/CD to support scalable, reliable delivery of web, service, database, and mobile platforms
Broad architectural expertise spanning multiple technology domains, from designing web service interfaces to engineering scalable backend systems and the integration layers that connect them
Anticipates obstacles and performance risks early, formulating and implementing strategies to mitigate issues and maintain delivery momentum
Must be delivery focused, with a strong willingness to perform all tasks required to complete the job and meet deadlines
Qualification
Required
Established track record of delivering complex software solutions to delight customers
Bachelor's degree and/or Master's degree in Computer Science, or equivalent experience
A minimum of 12 years of software development experience
Ability to architect scalable solutions including design documents and lead the implementation of that system by their team. Including the management and processing of near real-time data streaming from remote sensors
Technical innovator and thought leader, with ability to demonstrate and inspire continuous learning, experimentation, and data and metrics-driven decision making
Architect and enforce best practices for unit testing and CI/CD to support scalable, reliable delivery of web, service, database, and mobile platforms
Broad architectural expertise spanning multiple technology domains, from designing web service interfaces to engineering scalable backend systems and the integration layers that connect them
Anticipates obstacles and performance risks early, formulating and implementing strategies to mitigate issues and maintain delivery momentum
Must be delivery focused, with a strong willingness to perform all tasks required to complete the job and meet deadlines
Preferred
Experienced coder in Python with over 4 years experience developing applications and services in that language. Version 3.10 and above
Proven track record of architecting and delivering scalable SaaS solutions built with Django, utilizing data stores such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, and Elasticsearch. Skilled in designing multi-tenant systems and orchestrating deployments on Kubernetes for high availability and performance
Expertise in designing and implementing RESTful APIs for complex systems using Django REST Framework, with additional experience developing real-time communication interfaces through WebSockets or Socket.IO
Architect real-time systems leveraging Celery, Pub/Sub, or similar technologies to implement distributed background processing and message queues for seamless cross-system communication
Demonstrated expertise in end-to-end application security, ensuring protection from data at rest to data in transit, and safeguarding all public-facing interfaces
Experience delivering solutions on AWS, Google Cloud or Azure. Google Cloud preferred
Benefits
Team members and their families are covered by medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and an employee assistance program.
Team members are able to enroll in our voluntary life insurance program, our voluntary accidental death and dismemberment program, our health savings account plan, our healthcare reimbursement arrangement plan, and our health care and dependent care flexible spending account plans.
Team members are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan.
Team members will receive $125 per month to assist with commuting or internet expenses and will also receive $200 per month for fitness and wellbeing expenses.
Team members will also receive up to ten sick days per year, up to seven personal days per year, up to 20 vacation days per year and twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
Team members will be able to receive annual bonuses and can participate in the long-term incentive plan.
Company
Ai2
We are a Seattle-based non-profit AI research institute founded in 2014 by the late Paul Allen.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$152MKey Investors
NVIDIA
2025-08-14Grant· $152M
Leadership Team
Chris Emura
Executive Director, Head of Applied Science & Technology
David Albright
Head of Design and Communications
Recent News
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