Software Engineer, Product Backend at Glean

Palo Alto, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, AI, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Oversee the entirety of 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

Backend DevelopmentREST APIsScalable SystemsAPI ArchitectureServer-side ImplementationCode QualityMentoring

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 position?

Candidates need a BA/BS in computer science or related degree and experience building and shipping scalable features in the backend.

What is the company culture like at Glean?

Glean is founded by former Google and Facebook engineers, backed by top VCs, with leadership from companies like Google, Slack, and Uber, and focuses on making knowledge work faster and more humane through AI.

What makes a strong candidate for this Software Engineer role?

A strong candidate has a computer science degree and proven experience building and shipping scalable backend features, with the ability to oversee greenfield 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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