Software Engineer, Platform at Bluecore

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Life Sciences, AIIndustries

Requirements

  • 8+ years of post-college experience in software engineering, platform engineering, or related field
  • Proficiency in Python, or similar programming languages
  • Experience building and scaling distributed systems, APIs, and cloud infrastructure
  • Hands-on experience with containerization, orchestration, and CI/CD pipelines
  • Understanding of database design, and performance optimization
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and infrastructure as code
  • Prior experience with ML/AI infrastructure, LLMOps, or data engineering is a strong plus
  • Systems-oriented with a passion for building reliable, maintainable infrastructure
  • Comfortable navigating ambiguity and rapidly evolving technical requirements
  • Curious about how AI infrastructure can transform the life sciences industry
  • Exhibits thoroughness and precision in system design and implementation

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain Bluenote's core platform infrastructure, including APIs, data pipelines, RAG and agent orchestrator
  • Design scalable architectures that support enterprise-grade AI workflows and agent orchestration
  • Develop tooling and frameworks that enable rapid development and deployment of AI solutions
  • Implement robust monitoring, logging, and observability systems to ensure platform reliability
  • Collaborate with the Agent Engineering team to understand platform requirements and optimize for their use cases
  • Own platform security, performance, and scalability as we grow our customer base

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

PythonAPIsdata pipelinesRAGagent orchestratordistributed systemscloud infrastructurecontainerizationorchestrationCI/CDdatabase designperformance optimizationmonitoringloggingobservability

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience level is required for this Software Engineer role?

The role requires 8+ years of post-college experience in software engineering, platform engineering, or related field.

What is the work location or arrangement for this position?

The position is hybrid.

What key technical skills are needed for this role?

Required skills include proficiency in Python or similar languages, experience building and scaling distributed systems, APIs, and cloud infrastructure, hands-on experience with containerization, orchestration, and CI/CD pipelines, understanding of database design and performance optimization, and experience with cloud platforms and infrastructure as code.

What kind of company culture or team environment can I expect?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

Strong candidates are systems-oriented engineers passionate about reliable infrastructure, comfortable with ambiguity, curious about AI in life sciences, and exhibit thoroughness in system design; prior experience with ML/AI infrastructure or data engineering is a plus.

Bluecore

Retail marketing platform for personalized campaigns

About Bluecore

Bluecore provides a retail marketing platform that uses data to create personalized marketing campaigns for retailers. The platform analyzes untapped retail data to develop one-to-one campaigns that aim to increase revenue for its clients. It integrates easily with existing retail technologies, allowing for efficient customer segmentation and quick adaptation to shopper behavior across various channels. This flexibility has proven effective, leading to significant revenue growth for clients, as noted by industry leaders from companies like Jockey and NOBULL. Bluecore differentiates itself by offering dedicated support from retail experts who work closely with clients, acting as an extension of their teams. The company's goal is to help retailers thrive in a competitive market by enhancing their marketing efforts and improving customer retention.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$237.6MTotal Funding
SERIES_ECompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options
Flexible Work Hours
Stock Options
Company Equity

Risks

Increased competition from other market leaders like AdRoll and Rokt.
Potential over-reliance on partnerships with brands like Fender and Tapestry.
Rapid technological advancements may require costly updates to remain competitive.

Differentiation

Bluecore uses predictive intelligence for personalized retail marketing campaigns.
The platform integrates seamlessly with existing retail technology stacks.
Bluecore manages nearly 500 million shopper IDs, second only to Amazon.

Upsides

Partnership with Fender enhances customer growth in niche markets.
Experimentation Hub allows real-time testing and optimization of campaigns.
Recognition as a 'Market Leader' strengthens Bluecore's market position.

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