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Software Engineer - AI Systems

XBOWAustria (Remote)Engineering
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Salary
$100K – $350K
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Experience
Senior
Posted
8 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

XBOW seeks a remote Software Engineer for AI Systems based in Austria to build autonomous security technology that suits engineers with strong LLM prompting and software engineering expertise. This full-time employment opportunity involves advancing platform intelligence by combining large language models with real-world tasks.

Role Overview

The position centers on designing and implementing systems that coordinate large language models with practical tasks. The selected candidate will collaborate with engineering, security, and AI personnel to develop novel prompting strategies, construct orchestration layers, and deliver production-ready software.

Key Responsibilities

Construct functional LLM-powered software by creating prompt flows and orchestrations designed for high performance and low false positives.
Design and develop production-grade, testable, and maintainable artificial intelligence software stacks.
Formulate experiments and evaluation frameworks for large-scale performance testing alongside data analysis.
Partner with security specialists, frontend developers, and backend engineers to deliver functional end-to-end systems.
Manage projects across their entire lifecycle from initial conception and experimentation to deployment and monitoring in production.
Investigate ongoing LLM advancements to improve system speed and functionality.

Requirements

Demonstrated background in building applications around large language models covering prompting, agentic orchestration, fault tolerance, and code integration.
Solid software engineering capabilities focused on reliable, maintainable production architecture.
Proficiency in TypeScript or a demonstrated capacity to learn new programming languages rapidly.
Independent problem-solving skills with the ability to operate under incomplete information and test hypotheses quickly.
Comfort working in a hybrid startup and research laboratory setting.
Master of Science degree or equivalent in physics, mathematics, machine learning, or computer science.

Nice to Have

Background in cybersecurity, specifically offensive security or security-focused LLM implementations.
Contributions to open-source projects centered on large language models or related frameworks.
Advanced theoretical education such as a Doctor of Philosophy in mathematics, computer science, or machine learning.
Prior startup background and familiarity with ambiguity.

Skills and Tools

TypeScript
Large Language Models
Prompt Engineering
Agentic Orchestration
Evaluation Frameworks

Salary and Benefits

Financial compensation ranging between $100,000 and $350,000 per year.
Equity offerings.
Opportunities for professional growth and travel to collaborate with colleagues in person.

About the Company

XBOW develops automated security technology focused on discovering, validating, and exploiting software vulnerabilities autonomously. Founded by Oege de Moor and backed by investors such as Sequoia and Altimeter, the organization employs researchers and builders working remotely.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply directly on the official company careers page.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

Where is the position located?

The role is fully remote based in Austria.

What programming language is required?

The role requires experience with TypeScript or a proven ability to learn new programming languages quickly.

What is the educational requirement?

Candidates must hold an MSc or equivalent or higher in computer science, math, physics, or machine learning.

What is the salary range for this role?

The compensation ranges from $100K to $350K with offered equity.

What does the interview process involve?

The process includes an introductory chat with the talent team, a discussion with an engineering lead, a technical deep dive case study, and a final meeting with the engineering lead.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official XBOW careers page.

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