Software Engineer, Fullstack at Glean

Palo Alto, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

  • BA/BS in computer science, or related degree
  • Experience of building and shipping scalable features across frontend and backend

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the entirety of your greenfield features from inception to implementation, experimentation, launch, and beyond
  • Work with designers, product managers, data scientists, and other engineers to understand the problem space and create elegant solutions
  • Architect REST APIs that are backed by stable, scalable server-side implementations and maximize web client flexibility for rapidly meeting evolving product requirements
  • Write robust code that’s efficient, easy to read, maintain, and test
  • Mentor more junior engineers or learn from battle-tested ones

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Full-Stack DevelopmentREST APIsFrontend DevelopmentBackend DevelopmentScalable SystemsAPI ArchitectureModern Web BrowsersCode MaintainabilityMentoring

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote?

Yes, this is a remote position.

What is the salary for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the key requirements for this software engineer position?

Candidates need a BA/BS in computer science or related degree, along with experience building and shipping scalable features across frontend and backend.

What is the company culture like at Glean?

Glean is a diverse team of curious and creative people who collaborate to get big things done, founded by former Google and Facebook engineers with a passion for AI.

What makes a strong candidate for this fullstack engineer role?

Strong candidates have a computer science degree and proven experience shipping scalable fullstack features, with the ability to own features end-to-end and collaborate across teams.

Glean

AI-powered search tool for workplace productivity

About Glean

Glean enhances workplace productivity by providing an AI-powered search tool that works across all applications within a company. This tool utilizes deep learning-based Language Models to understand natural language queries, allowing users to find information more easily. It continuously learns from the specific language and context of a company, improving the relevance of search results without manual adjustments. Additionally, Glean offers a chat assistant that can analyze and summarize information from various company documents and conversations, further increasing efficiency. Unlike many competitors, Glean's focus on natural language processing and its ability to adapt to a company's unique context set it apart. The goal of Glean is to streamline information retrieval in the workplace, making it accessible and efficient for all types of organizations, from startups to large enterprises.

Palo Alto, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2019Year Founded
$637.1MTotal Funding
SERIES_ECompany Stage
Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Healthcare - Happy and healthy go together. We cover medical, dental, and vision for you and yours.
Competitive compensation - Have a real stake in your job and your future with competitive stock options.
401(k) - We make it easy to save for the future today by contributing to a 401k.
Flexible work - We work 3 days a week in the office, though we believe in folks working where they can be most effective.
Company events - We work hard and play hard - from weekly happy hours to our annual company retreat.
Unlimited PTO - Flexible hours, PTO, company-wide summer and winter break shutdown
Transparent culture - By default we keep things open and accessible so we can make better decisions together, faster.
Learning and development - We offer a learning stipend to help you grow and achieve your goals.
Free meals - With lunch and dinner options every day, no need to work while you’re hungry.

Risks

Inflated valuations in AI could lead to financial instability for Glean.
Competition from tech giants like Microsoft and Amazon pressures Glean's market share.
Opening a new office in Bengaluru may strain resources and impact operational efficiency.

Differentiation

Glean uses AI to enhance workplace productivity with a unique search tool.
The platform integrates with enterprise data, providing personalized, context-aware search results.
Glean's AI assistant offers analyses and summaries, reducing time spent on information retrieval.

Upsides

Glean's $260M funding round doubled its valuation to $4.6 billion in 2023.
The rise of hybrid work models increases demand for Glean's seamless information retrieval tools.
Growing data privacy emphasis allows Glean to offer robust, compliant data hosting options.

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