Software Engineer, Backend Applied ML (Safety & Integrity) at Character.AI

San Francisco, California, United States

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$150,000 – $300,000Compensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Artificial Intelligence, Software EngineeringIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have 8+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a strong emphasis on backend systems development, and a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field. They should possess expertise in one or more backend programming languages such as Python, Go, Java, or C++, and have hands-on experience in applying machine learning techniques to solve real-world problems, specifically with demonstrable experience in addressing integrity, trust, or safety challenges. A solid understanding of the machine learning lifecycle is also required.

Responsibilities

The Software Engineer will be responsible for architecting and building highly scalable, resilient, and performant backend systems that power integrity and safety features, leading complex solutions for detecting and preventing integrity risks, including those related to Generative AI. They will conceptualize, develop, deploy, and iterate on machine learning models and algorithms for content classification, anomaly detection, risk scoring, and behavior analysis, as well as developing safeguards for Generative AI systems. The role also includes cross-functional collaboration with product managers, data scientists, and security teams, driving the technical vision and roadmap for backend integrity systems, providing technical guidance to other engineers, championing best practices, and continuously optimizing system performance and cost-effectiveness.

Skills

Backend Systems

Machine Learning

Content Classification

Anomaly Detection

Risk Scoring

Behavior Analysis

Generative AI

Content Filtering

Bias Mitigation

Character.AI

AI platform for creating virtual characters

About Character.AI

Character AI provides a platform that allows users to create and manage virtual characters with distinct personalities. These characters can engage with users in a realistic way, enhancing interactions in various digital settings. The platform is utilized by game developers to create immersive characters that improve gameplay, and by businesses to develop virtual customer service agents that offer a more personalized experience compared to traditional automated systems. Character AI differentiates itself from competitors by focusing on the depth of personality and engagement of its virtual characters. The company aims to capitalize on the growing AI market, providing continuous access to its platform through a subscription or licensing model, which supports its goal of expanding its client base and enhancing digital interactions.

Menlo Park, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2021Year Founded

$145.9MTotal Funding

SERIES_ACompany Stage

Consumer Software, AI & Machine Learning, GamingIndustries

51-200Employees

Risks

Legal issues arise from harmful chatbot interactions, impacting company reputation.

AI companions risk contributing to radicalization among young men.

Competitive price dumping in AI model sales threatens profit margins.

Differentiation

Character.AI offers unique virtual characters with distinct personalities for user interaction.

The platform supports diverse applications, from gaming to customer service enhancement.

Character.AI's technology enables realistic and engaging digital interactions.

Upsides

Character.AI benefits from the growing AI market, projected to reach $190.61 billion by 2025.

Google's acquisition highlights Character.AI's cost-efficient AI model operations.

The platform's subscription model ensures steady revenue and continuous client access.

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