About this role
Role Overview
Sierra is currently seeking a Software Engineer, Agent Runtime to join the team in San Francisco, CA. This full-time, in-person position is well-suited for a software professional who wants to build core AI systems and shape the frontier of customer-facing agent technology.
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Salary and Benefits
About the Company
Sierra operates as a leading platform for customer-facing AI agents, partnering with major global brands like The GAP, Rocket Mortgage, SoFi, Sutter Health, and SoftBank. The enterprise is primarily based in-person in San Francisco, with expanding offices across North America, Europe, and Asia. Co-founded by Bret Taylor and Clay Bavor, the organization is driven by core values emphasizing trust, customer obsession, craftsmanship, intensity, and family support.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should visit the official Sierra careers page to submit an application for this role.
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Questions candidates ask
What is the salary range for the Software Engineer, Agent Runtime position?
The annual salary for this role ranges from $230,000 to $390,000 USD.
Where is this job located?
This position is based in-person at Sierra's office in San Francisco, California.
What level of experience is required?
Applicants need a minimum of four years of hands-on experience building production products and systems, along with a degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience.
What skills and technologies are mentioned for the role?
Key skills include TypeScript, Large Language Models (LLMs), production system engineering, and experience with agent frameworks or SDKs.
What benefits does Sierra offer to full-time employees?
Benefits include flexible unlimited PTO, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability benefits, retirement plans, parental leave, Carrot family building benefits, daily office lunch and snacks, a discretionary stipend, and equity plans.