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Try Premium for PKR0 About the job Senior Software Engineer, AI Work Schedule: Full-time Exemption Status: Exempt Department: Engineering Reporting to: Director, Engineering Location: Remote (U.S. Applicants Only) We cannot sponsor employment for this position About Us At Because, our mission is to empower older adults to lead independent and fulfilling lives. We started in 2017 with a simple goal – to make it easier for older adults and their families to access the products they need. Today, we are on our way to becoming the #1 trusted brand for older adults – a fast-growing and often overlooked user segment. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as an Inc. Best in Business 2022 honoree, Inc. Best Workplaces 2025 honoree, and our products have been featured in Forbes, CBS, and Fast Company. We’re also proud to be a Certified Great Place to Work, reflecting our dedication not only to our customers but also to our team. Since our founding, we have helped over 1 million customers get the products they need to live at their best. Because products can be found online at BecauseMarket.com, Target.com, Amazon, CVS, and Walmart. We’ve raised over $70M in funding from top VC firms, including Index Ventures and Khosla Ventures, and we are grateful for the support from our customers, partners, and investors. Learn more about us at https://becausemarket.com/pages/careers. Position Summary We are seeking a seasoned generalist to lead the development of "Aurora," our AI-driven customer service agent. In this role, you will architect and implement solutions using Large Language Models (LLMs), focusing on effective context management and seamless integration. You will work closely with the engineering and product teams to drive projects forward, navigating ambiguity with a pragmatic, independent work style. Position Responsibilities Lead AI Development: Spearhead the design and implementation of the "Aurora" AI customer service agent. Architect LLM Solutions: Build and refine systems involving Large Language Models, with a heavy focus on prompt engineering and context management. Integration & Performance: Handle streaming service integration, performance tuning, and potentially speech-to-text/text-to-speech functions. Independent Execution: Take ownership of complex problems, using a "rinse and repeat" approach to test hypotheses and deliver results without constant supervision. Communication: Clearly communicate technical concepts and project intent to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Position Qualifications Experience: 6 to 8+ years of relevant software engineering experience. Required Skills: Strong proficiency in Python. Deep understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs) and context management techniques. Preferred Skills: Experience with Go (Golang) (Highly valued). Experience with front-end development (React, TypeScript). ML model or LLM model fine-tuning. Familiarity with telephony or voice integration. Experience working in a fast-paced startup environment. Background in e-commerce or consumer-facing technologies is a plus. Attributes: Generalist Mindset: Willingness to dive into new technologies and "wear many hats." Soft Skills: Low ego, high empathy, and the ability to navigate undefined challenges. Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare, including medical, dental, and vision 401K with a 5% match Flexible PTO Remote-first company Company-paid life insurance Paid parental leave Annual company-wide gathering to see your colleagues in person! The reasonably expected pay for this position is $160,000 - $220,000 for the level scoped. Our salary bands are structured based on a combination of geographic tiers and internal leveling. Compensation is determined by multiple factors assessed during the interview process, with the final offer reflecting these considerations. Because is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, and/or local laws.