Ideogram · 4 hours ago
Software Engineer, ML Data Infrastructure
New York, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expIdeogram is on a mission to make world-class design accessible to everyone by building innovative generative media models and AI native creative workflows. They are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to collaborate on building robust data infrastructure that powers foundation models and optimizes data processing workflows for large-scale AI design experiences.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Generative AIInformation TechnologyInternet
Responsibilities
Tackling complex technical challenges collaboratively, from scaling distributed systems to enabling new generative media experiences
Building robust data infrastructure that powers foundation models at petabyte scale, ensuring reliability and performance across multi-modal training pipelines
Optimizing data processing workflows for massive throughput, working hands-on with distributed systems, TPU infrastructure, and large-scale storage solutions
Partnering with research scientists to understand data requirements and translating them into production-grade systems that accelerate model development cycles
Qualification
Required
2-5 years developing and shipping large-scale distributed systems with proven ability to manage complexity through thoughtful abstractions and scalable design
Strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems
Strong understanding of databases and data storage architectures
Hands-on experience with large-scale data processing systems
Demonstrated ability to drive projects from 0 to 1, including scoping, execution, and iteration
Deep sense of ownership - proactively identifies opportunities, suggests improvements, and acts on them
Thrives in fast-moving, ambiguous environments with a strong bias toward action
Asks great questions, thinks from first principles, and seeks out resources to deepen understanding
Preferred
Experience with Kubernetes
Experience with GCP, Google Bigtable, Google BigQuery, Google Spanner, Google Pub/Sub
Experience with Docker & Terraform
Benefits
Competitive compensation and equity designed to recognize the value and impact of your contributions to Ideogram’s success.
4 weeks of vacation to recharge and explore.
Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage starting on day one.
RRSP/401(k) with employer match up to 4% to invest in your future from the moment you join.
Top-of-the-line tools and tech to fuel your creativity and productivity.
Toronto HQ perks: Steps from Union Station and the PATH, with daily in-office lunches and dinners.
Autonomy to explore and experiment — whether you’re testing new ideas, running large-scale experiments, or diving into research, you’ll have access to compute/resources you need when there’s a clear business or creative use case.
A culture of learning and growth, where curiosity is encouraged and mentorship is part of the journey.
Company
Ideogram
Ideogram is an artificial intelligence startup that provides generative text-to-image technology.
11-50 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$96.46MKey Investors
Andreessen HorowitzAndreessen Horowitz,Index Ventures
2024-02-28Series A· $80M
2023-08-22Seed· $16.46M
Leadership Team
Mohmmad Norouzi
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
Index Ventures
2025-12-18
2025-10-31
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