Software Engineer, Product
Drillbit (YC S24) · Austin, TX · 7 mo ago
On-siteEngineering$125k–$190k/yrFull-time
Job Overview
Job type: Full-time
Location: Austin, TX, US
About the role
We’re looking for a sharp, highly technical AI Engineer to join our 7-person engineering team in Austin, TX. You’ll be on the frontlines designing and deploying cutting-edge AI systems that power Mason and the next generation of Drillbit products. This is an in-person role (9 to 7, Monday to Friday), perfect for a relentless self-starter who thrives in fast-paced startup energy and wants to ship real impact every day.
Responsibilities
- Lead development of AI features while ensuring systems are scalable, reliable, and impactful for our customers.
- Build and optimize real-time AI systems across natural language, reasoning, and voice.
- Collaborate closely with engineering to design intelligent, human-like AI interactions.
- Stays current with AI/LLM advancements and knows how to put them into practice
- Foster a culture of innovation, excellence, and collaboration within the technology team.
Requirements
- Passion about making housing more affordable
- BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, a related scientific field, or equivalent experience
- 2+ years of full-stack experience with proficiency in TypeScript, React, Next.js, and relational databases
- Experience with audio processing, livekit, and ASR systems (nice to have)
- Production experience with LLMs (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.) and RAG architectures
- Bonus points if experienced with PostgreSQL, Node.js ecosystem tools (NPM, Jest, ESLint), docker, and styling libraries like Tailwind CSS
Qualifications
Passion about making housing more affordable
Skills
- React
- TypeScript
- Distributed Systems
- Software Architecture
- Serverless
- Design systems
- Next.js
Benefits
- Competitive Top-of-Market Salary
- Early-Stage Equity
- $100/Month Gym Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance
- Monthly Team Outings
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Pay
$125K - $190K
Schedule
9 to 7, Monday to Friday