About this role
Staff Software Engineer, AI Agent is an in-office or remote role at Hercules located in San Francisco that suits senior or staff level engineers with strong context and harness engineering experience. This position involves developing and improving artificial intelligence coding agents and evaluation systems.
Role Overview
Hercules is seeking a Staff Software Engineer, AI Agent to join the team in San Francisco or remotely for candidates willing to work in US time zones and travel to the office regularly. The position focuses on shaping the future of artificial intelligence software development by managing evaluation pipelines and coding agents.
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Salary and Benefits
About the Company
Hercules operates based on principles that prioritize rapid shipping, iterative learning, high standards of execution, and strong determination to achieve desired outcomes. The founding team is based in San Francisco near Kearny and Bush.
How to Apply
Candidates should apply on the official company careers page.
Skills and tech stack
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Where is the job located?
The role is primarily in-office in San Francisco at Kearny and Bush, though remote work is considered for exceptional candidates who operate in US time zones and travel to the office regularly.
What is the salary range and equity offering?
The compensation ranges from $100,000 to $350,000 with equity, varying based on seniority, equity, and location.
What technical stack does the engineering team use?
The stack includes TypeScript, React, AI SDK, Postgres, Redis, Clickhouse, Tailwind, CDK, Terraform, Docker, Otel, Hono, Drizzle ORM, Temporal, Cloudflare, AWS, and models from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google.
What benefits are included?
Benefits include healthcare, vision, dental, an unlimited artificial intelligence token budget, a flexible vacation policy, and daily meals and snacks at the office.