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Software Engineer, Agent Systems

ServalSan FranciscoEngineering
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Salary
$200K - $325K USD
Job type
Full-time
Posted
14 Nov 2025
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Serval is seeking a full-time Software Engineer for Agent Systems to join the engineering team in San Francisco. This on-site role focuses on developing the core orchestration engines and foundational infrastructure that drive enterprise-grade artificial intelligence agents.

Role Overview

In this capacity, candidates will design and build the systems that power autonomous enterprise workflows at Serval. The position involves engineering the orchestration engine, agent runtime, retrieval mechanisms, grounding systems, and evaluation frameworks necessary for reliable real-world performance. Team members shape how intelligent software behaves across various business operations while delivering solutions utilized by major organizations globally.

Key Responsibilities

Create end-to-end agent-driven product functionality.
Develop foundational technologies for the agent platform, covering orchestration, runtime, and core primitives for reasoning and interaction.
Design and refine the agentic loop to establish steerable, trustworthy, and adaptive production-ready abstractions.
Enhance retrieval and grounding mechanisms so agents deliver accurate answers utilizing appropriate organizational context.
Construct evaluation frameworks and feedback loops to measure, debug, and elevate agent quality continuously.
Collaborate closely with the product team to introduce new capabilities into customer-facing workflows.
Define technical standards and best practices for creating dependable agent systems.

Requirements

Solid software engineering fundamentals combined with expertise in building production-grade systems.
Practical background in constructing artificial intelligence systems, agent frameworks, or large language model applications in live environments.
A minimum of four years of hands-on software product development experience in production settings.
Capability to design systems from first principles with a strong focus on scalability, maintainability, and reliability.
Enthusiasm for developing at the frontier of artificial intelligence products alongside a distinct perspective on utility in real-world scenarios.
High agency and ability to thrive within a fast-paced, high-autonomy startup setting.
Clear communication abilities coupled with cross-functional teamwork talent.
A degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or equivalent professional background.

Nice to Have

Background working with retrieval systems, grounding strategies, evaluation infrastructure, or related modern agent architecture components.
Acquaintance with technology stack elements such as Go and TypeScript.
Previous background in early-stage startups or a documented history of zero-to-one product creation.

Skills and Tools

TypeScript
Large Language Models (LLMs)
Go
Agent Frameworks and Orchestration Engines
Retrieval and Grounding Systems

Salary and Benefits

Annual Salary Range: $200,000 to $325,000 USD
Impact: Act as a vital contributor in shaping product and company milestones.
Growth: Develop an innovative artificial intelligence offering with mentorship from seasoned team members and investors while expanding professionally.
Culture: Participate in an environment that emphasizes innovation, ownership, accountability, and collaboration.

About the Company

Serval operates as an artificial intelligence-native automation platform established in early 2024 to transform enterprise operations. The company builds intelligent agents designed to understand and execute real-world workflows end-to-end, replacing manual processes and legacy architectures. Trusted by notable firms such as Fox, Notion, Perplexity, Vercel, and Brex, Serval is backed by premier investors including Sequoia Capital, Redpoint Ventures, Meritech, First Round, General Catalyst, and Elad Gil.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Serval careers page to submit an application for this position.

Skills and tech stack

TypeScriptLLM

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the Software Engineer, Agent Systems role?

The annual salary ranges from $200,000 to $325,000 USD.

Where is the job located?

The position is based in San Francisco, California, and is a non-remote role.

How much experience is required to apply?

Applicants must have 4+ years of hands-on experience building software products and systems in production environments.

What technical skills are specifically mentioned for this job?

Required and relevant skills include TypeScript, Large Language Models (LLMs), Go, retrieval systems, and agent frameworks.

Who backs Serval?

Serval is backed by leading investors including Sequoia Capital, Redpoint Ventures, Meritech, First Round, General Catalyst, and Elad Gil.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Serval careers page.

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