196K–235K USD / year
AI Platform Engineer
BackendHybrid — San Francisco
Published on 2026-09-14
These details were extracted automatically from the original listing. They may not be complete or fully up to date — it's worth checking the original job post.
About this role
Airbyte is seeking an experienced AI Platform Engineer to build the runtime for production-grade AI agents. This role involves designing and implementing orchestration systems that enhance the reliability and effectiveness of AI interactions with enterprise data. Candidates should have a strong background in backend engineering and extensive experience in production AI systems.
About the company
Airbyte is an open-source data integration platform for ELT pipelines. It helps companies sync data from hundreds of sources into warehouses and lakes.
Stack
APIsLLMsAsynchronous workflowsDistributed systemsOrchestration technologies
What you'll do
- Design the orchestration layer for natural-language intent execution
- Develop state management and long-running workflows
- Implement systems for evidence-backed reasoning
- Build reusable Skills for business workflows
- Improve reliability of probabilistic model outputs
What we're looking for
- 7+ years of software engineering experience
- Strong backend engineering fundamentals
- Experience with complex production systems
- Hands-on AI application development experience
- Excellent system design skills
Nice to have
- Experience with agent infrastructure
- Knowledge of orchestration technologies
- Familiarity with data infrastructure like Kafka or Spark
Benefits
- Flexible PTO, with at least 25 days off annually
- 16 weeks fully paid parental leave
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Professional development budget