Sierra · 1 month ago
Software Engineer, Agent Studio
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$200K/yr - $330K/yr
4+ years expSierra is creating a platform to enhance customer experiences with AI. The Software Engineer will work on developing simulations, content management tools, and the agent development lifecycle, focusing on creating intuitive solutions for AI agents.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Enterprise SoftwareSaaS
Responsibilities
Simulation & Benchmarking: How can we craft a simulation platform to test AI agents against every real-world scenario imaginable? (See 𝜏-Bench)
Content Management: How do we create intuitive, no-code tools that allow anyone to guide and test AI agents?
Agent Development Lifecycle: How do we adapt traditional software development methodologies to accommodate AI agents’ non-deterministic behavior, natural language interactions, and reliance on large language models? (See Sierra’s ADLC)
Generative Agent Development: How do we accelerate agent creation using generative tools like Cursor and Claude Code? Can we build self-improving systems based on real-world interactions, customer-driven feedback, and self-play?
Qualification
Required
A passion for being on the frontier of AI products
Motivation and high-agency to drive outcomes - we have a high-autonomy culture and each team member has lots of agency to overcome obstacles and achieve customer impact
Alignment to our company values throughout your work, notably finding a balance between Craftsmanship, Customer Obsession, and Competitive Intensity
4+ years hands-on experience building production products and systems
Experience and comfort to build and ship full-stack solutions
Degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent professional experience
Preferred
Experience building AI-powered products
A sharp eye for design
Experience with Go and Typescript
Experience building developer tooling, programming languages, or databases
Leadership experience on technical projects or teams
Benefits
Flexible (Unlimited) Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits for you and your family
Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
Retirement Plan (e.g., 401K, pension) with Sierra match
Parental Leave
Fertility and family building benefits through Carrot
Lunch, as well as delicious snacks and coffee to keep you energized
Discretionary Benefit Stipend giving people the ability to spend where it matters most
Free alphorn lessons
Company
Sierra
Sierra provides a platform that builds and manages conversational AI agents for customer experiences.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (11)
2024 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$635MKey Investors
SoftBank Vision FundGreenoaks
2025-12-04Series Unknown
2025-09-04Series Unknown· $350M
2024-10-28Series Unknown· $175M
Leadership Team
Bret Taylor
Co-Founder
Recent News
GlobeNewswire
2026-01-06
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