Software Engineer, Safety at Character.AI

San Francisco, California, United States

Character.AI Logo
$150,000 – $300,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Artificial Intelligence, Software EngineeringIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess 5+ years of experience as a Front-End or Full-Stack Software Engineer with a strong focus on user experience and design, demonstrating a deep understanding of Typescript, CSS, React, React Native, HTML, and modern front-end design patterns and best practices. They should have proven experience in building features and experiences for consumer products and a passion for pixel-perfect design and detail.

Responsibilities

The Software Engineer, Safety will design and develop the front-end experience of how users interact with trust and safety systems, balancing the needs for reducing risk, improving UX, and enhancing platform reliability and scalability. They will collaborate with product teams to create modular and scalable safety design systems, work with the Trust & Safety team to understand moderation workflows and build tools, evaluate and integrate third-party solutions, and help leverage user data and insights to improve AI models and predictions. Additionally, they will ensure that data insights are clearly surfaced to support safe and positive user experiences across the platform.

Skills

Typescript
CSS
React
React Native
HTML
Front-end design patterns
Full-Stack Development
User Experience (UX)
Communication
Collaboration

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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