Staff Software Engineer

Summary

Join Podium as a Staff AI Engineer and make a significant impact on how we deliver our AI Employee products to customers, converting leads into revenue. You will be part of an engineering team collaborating across departments to solve real-world problems for small businesses at scale. Develop and maintain robust, scalable AI-driven systems, collaborate with various teams to identify needs and create innovative solutions, continuously improve the platform by implementing new AI features, and contribute to a culture of learning and innovation. This role requires 8+ years of software development experience with expertise in modern programming languages and a passion for AI. You should possess strong problem-solving and analytical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Podium offers a range of benefits including life insurance, paid parental leave, excellent medical benefits, a 401k plan, and more.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in software development, with expertise in modern programming languages
• Passionate about AI with experience architecting and delivering impactful AI-driven features
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a track record of driving innovation in fast-paced, iterative development environments
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset, with the ability to work across teams and articulate technical concepts effectively
• Ability to thrive in a rapidly changing environment and tackle ambiguous problems head-on

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining robust, scalable systems that have a direct impact on the success of our products and the businesses we serve, with a focus on AI-driven solutions
• Collaborating across teams, including Engineering, Sales, and Customer Support, to identify needs and create innovative AI solutions
• Continuously improving the platform by implementing new AI features and technologies that enhance the user experience
• Contributing to a culture of learning, innovation, and continuous improvement, while staying ahead of trends in AI

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience contributing to the architecture and design of large-scale systems
• Proven ability to innovate and deliver high-impact AI-driven solutions that shape the direction of a product
• Experience collaborating in cross-functional teams to create and refine AI solutions
• A passion for pushing the envelope on AI technology and driving continuous improvement

Benefits

• Open and transparent culture
• Life insurance, long and short-term disability coverage
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Fertility Benefits
• Generous vacation time, plus three 4-day summer holiday weekends
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k Plan with company matching
• Bi-annual swag drops with cool Podium gear and apparel
• A stellar HQ (Utah) gym with local professional coaches and classes offered
• Onsite HQ (Utah) child care center, subsidized for employees