About this role
Tapcart is seeking a full-time Sr. AI Engineer to architect core products and design proactive AI agent orchestration layers in Santa Monica, CA, or remotely. This role suits an experienced engineer with a passion for building fast, clean software and daily use of AI agents.
Role Overview
Tapcart is hiring a Sr. AI Engineer to join the engineering team in Santa Monica, California, with remote flexibility available. The professional in this position will design proactive AI agent orchestration layers utilized by thousands of fast-growing brands and build core products across multiple stacks. Candidates will collaborate closely with the CEO, design teams, and stakeholders while maintaining direct contact with merchants to ship code constantly.
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About the Company
Tapcart operates as the mobile commerce engine powering shopping experiences for Shopify's fastest-growing brands, having processed over $15 billion in revenue for more than 200 million shoppers worldwide. The company is backed by Shopify, Silver Lake, and other top venture capital firms, maintaining a profitable and growing status. Tapcart fosters a lean team environment with minimal management, offering high autonomy where everyone writes code and owns real outcomes.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should visit the official Tapcart careers page to submit an application for this position.
Questions candidates ask
What is the location of the Sr. AI Engineer position?
The role is based in Santa Monica, California, and is also remote-friendly.
What is the salary range for this role?
The annual salary ranges from $175,000 to $350,000.
How much experience is required?
Candidates must have at least 5 years of engineering and product experience.
What technical skills are needed?
Applicants need demonstrated skills across frontend, backend, and database layers, along with experience using AI agents daily.
What benefits does Tapcart offer?
Benefits include competitive salary and equity, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k), flexible PTO, a home office stipend, a quarterly merchant stipend, and swag drops.