Goodleap

Staff Software Engineer-AI

Austin, Texas, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, Fintech, Sustainable SolutionsIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess at least 8 years of backend development experience, with a minimum of 2 years focused on AI/ML solutions or LLMs. Required skills include experience with vector databases, embeddings, semantic search, MLOps, CI/CD for AI pipelines, and AI observability tools. Proficiency in Node.js, TypeScript, GraphQL, REST APIs, and AWS architecture (Lambda, ECS, S3, DynamoDB, API Gateway, Step Functions) is essential. Experience building and integrating LLM features, including prompt design and retrieval strategies, along with strong system design principles, scalability, reliability, fault-tolerance, and communication skills are also necessary. Familiarity with AWS Bedrock and mobile tech stacks is preferred.

Responsibilities

The Staff Software Engineer will lead the design and delivery of intelligent platform capabilities for consumer experiences, focusing on AI/LLM innovation. Key responsibilities include designing backend architecture for AI/ML features, owning the technical strategy for LLM integration and personalized content delivery, and partnering with product and design teams to scope and execute features. The role involves building tools for AI experimentation, influencing engineering standards for observability, performance, and security, mentoring engineers on backend architecture and AI integration, and collaborating with cross-functional partners.

Skills

AI
LLM
Backend Architecture
API
Machine Learning
Data-Driven Experiences
Mobile Applications
Web Applications
Technical Leadership
System Design

Goodleap

Marketplace for sustainable home upgrades and financing

About Goodleap

GoodLeap provides a marketplace for sustainable home solutions, connecting homeowners with professionals who specialize in eco-friendly home improvements. Their platform simplifies the purchasing process by offering a single point of sale technology that allows users to explore various upgrade options and choose flexible payment plans that suit their budgets. Unlike many competitors, GoodLeap focuses specifically on sustainability and partners with over 18,000 professionals nationwide, ensuring a wide range of services and expertise. The company's goal is to help homeowners make environmentally conscious upgrades while saving money, and they also contribute to sustainable energy projects through their partnership with GivePower, donating a portion of their revenue with each transaction.

Roseville, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2003Year Founded
$778.2MTotal Funding
DEBTCompany Stage
Energy, Fintech, Social Impact, Consumer GoodsIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Emerging fintech companies offering similar solutions could erode GoodLeap's market share.
Rising interest rates may reduce the affordability of GoodLeap's financing options.
Direct-to-consumer solar panel sales could threaten GoodLeap's traditional financing model.

Differentiation

GoodLeap offers a seamless point-of-sale platform for sustainable home upgrades.
The company partners with over 18,000 professionals nationwide for home improvement solutions.
GoodLeap supports GivePower, donating to sustainable energy projects with every transaction.

Upsides

GoodLeap closed a $470 million securitization backed by sustainable home improvement loans in 2023.
The company raised $800 million to expand in a $430-billion-per-year market.
Increased consumer interest in energy-efficient upgrades boosts demand for GoodLeap's financing options.

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