BuildOps · 11 hours ago
Staff Software Engineer, Frontend (AI)
LA Metro Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$196K/yr - $272K/yr
8+ years expBuildOps is a leading commercial trade platform transforming the contracting industry. They are seeking a Staff Software Engineer, Frontend (AI) to define and lead AI product strategy, develop AI-driven product experiences, and ensure seamless user interactions across their platform.
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Responsibilities
Define and evolve the front-end architecture for AI-driven product experiences across multiple modules & experiences
Establish a cohesive interaction model for 'AI as an operating layer' across the platform (not isolated features)
Set the technical bar for polished, intuitive, workflow-native AI interactions
Ship high-quality AI interface patterns, such as: In-workflow recommendations and next-best-actions, Proactive alerts and contextual guidance, Natural language / command interfaces embedded into operational workflows, Human-in-the-loop review, approval, and correction flows, 'Explainability' and confidence UX that builds trust without slowing work down
Translate ambiguous product concepts into concrete UI primitives and reusable components
Build interfaces that help users understand why the system is suggesting something, what will happen if they accept it, and how to undo or override
Implement guardrails and safe-action patterns for semi-autonomous workflows
Create clear UX for AI quality signals (freshness, uncertainty, source references, fallbacks)
Own key UI technical decisions: state management, data loading patterns, performance budgets, accessibility, observability, and testing strategy for AI workflows
Improve developer velocity through shared patterns, component libraries, and strong engineering standards
Ensure AI-driven UI remains responsive and robust under real-world conditions (large datasets, slow networks, heavy concurrency)
Partner with Design to create intuitive, high-leverage interaction patterns (especially for 'human-in-the-loop')
Collaborate with backend/ML teams to define API contracts, streaming/async interaction models, and reliability behaviors
Work with Product to define measurable outcomes and iterate based on customer feedback and usage telemetry
Define and instrument UX and product metrics tied to OpsAI success (e.g., time saved, reduced errors, throughput improvements, feature adoption, workflow completion rates)
Use data and customer feedback to continuously refine the UX and interaction model
Qualification
Required
8+ years building front-end applications, including leadership on complex, cross-team initiatives
Deep expertise in modern front-end engineering (component architecture, performance, testing, accessibility, design systems)
Proven ability to deliver 0→1 product experiences and evolve them into scalable platform capabilities
Experience building UI for data-heavy, workflow-heavy, operational software (construction, field service, logistics, manufacturing, etc. preferred)
Strong product intuition and a track record of collaborating with design and PM to shape solutions
Experience with building alongside Copilot, Claude Code, etc
Experience with AI/LLM-powered UX patterns (or comparable systems with probabilistic outputs) and comfort designing for uncertainty
Experience with real-time UI patterns (streaming responses, background job status, optimistic updates)
Experience designing/engineering auditability for automated actions (history, attribution, rollback)
Familiarity with experimentation frameworks, analytics, and UX measurement for iterative product development
Ability to lead through influence: aligning engineers, designers, and product stakeholders around a coherent technical direction
Clear communicator who can explain technical tradeoffs in practical, customer-centered terms
Benefits
Generous equity grant, become an owner in our company!
Macbook computer provided
A comprehensive benefits package
Flexible PTO and hybrid work schedules
Work from home stipend
Hubs in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Toronto, and Raleigh with hybrid work schedules and lunch provided for in-office days
Company events like BBQs and team-building activities, both in-person and virtual
Fast-paced, collaborative, and dynamic work environment
Opportunities for growth and career advancement
Chance to work with cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions
The chance to get in on the ground floor and build something truly groundbreaking for ourselves and our amazing customers
Company
BuildOps
BuildOps provides a software platform for modern commercial contractors.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$225.8MKey Investors
Meritech Capital PartnersN47Fika Ventures
2025-03-21Series C· $127M
2023-05-18Series B· $50M
2022-05-24Series A· $43M
Leadership Team
Alok Chanani
CEO
Duncan Grazier
Chief Technology Officer
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