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Member of Technical Staff - Software Engineering

exponentialTübingenResearch
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Salary
Not listed
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Experience
Mid
Posted
5 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 8d ago

About this role

This position suits software engineers interested in AI systems who want to build realistic simulation environments and reinforcement learning infrastructure. Based in Tübingen with a hybrid setup, this full-time role involves shaping core product architecture alongside the engineering team.

Role Overview

Exponential is hiring a Member of Technical Staff for Software Engineering in Tübingen to develop core environments and benchmarking systems. The work merges software development with AI agent evaluation, requiring a strong focus on infrastructure and implementation.

Key Responsibilities

Create and maintain production software systems alongside realistic environments for artificial intelligence agents.
Design dependable cloud and backend infrastructure to support reinforcement learning training and benchmarking.
Transition research prototypes into reliable product tools.
Enhance developer workflows spanning backend, machine-learning, and data systems.

Requirements

Solid software engineering fundamentals paired with a proven background in shipping end-to-end systems.
Background in infrastructure, backend development, or distributed systems.
Capability to exercise sound judgment in ambiguous project scenarios and select practical designs.
Curiosity regarding AI systems and willingness to collaborate across research and engineering functions.

Nice to Have

Background in small-team product development or early-stage startups.
Familiarity with machine learning platforms, agent systems, or large language model APIs.
Knowledge of distributed workloads, containers, queues, or cloud infrastructure.
Exposure to data-intensive applications, evaluation platforms, or developer tools.

Skills and Tools

Backend development
Cloud infrastructure
Distributed systems
Large language model APIs
Containers and queues
Machine learning platforms

Salary and Benefits

Competitive compensation package including equity.
Flexible working hours and a remote-friendly arrangement.
Dedicated budget for vacations, learning, and conferences.
Research freedom within a high-trust workplace.

About the Company

Exponential operates in a high-trust environment focused on artificial intelligence agents, reinforcement learning training, and benchmarking systems.

How to Apply

Apply on the official company careers page by submitting a CV, a short note, and links to work that demonstrates problem-solving and building abilities.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

Where is the position located?

The role is based in Tübingen with a hybrid and remote-friendly setup.

What type of employment is this?

This is a full-time position.

What are the core focus areas of the role?

The job centers on building realistic environments for AI agents, developing backend and cloud infrastructure for reinforcement learning, and turning research prototypes into reliable products.

What benefits are included?

The company offers competitive compensation with equity, flexible hours, a remote-friendly setup, budgets for vacation, learning, and conferences, and research freedom in a high-trust environment.

How should candidates apply?

Candidates should apply on the official company careers page by submitting a CV, a short note, and links showcasing their work and thinking process.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official exponential careers page.

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