Software Engineer

root-access· Engineering
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📍 New York CityFullTime

About this role

We’re looking for a Software Engineer to join the founding team to own the core agent and data systems development. This is an intense role that will be fun for the right person. You will have a lot of autonomy and build across the stack.

Who You Are

You’re a Software Engineer who has a strong grasp on building systems and handling large amounts of data, with a desire to get hands-on with advanced AI/ML work.

What You’ll Build

  • Implement the core agent architecture (state, tools, workflows, evaluations)

  • Lead the infrastructure development on AWS / GCP and other cloud providers

  • Contribute across both the backend and frontend of the product

  • Design and maintain data ingestion pipelines that turn messy inputs into structured, usable context

  • Integrate LLMs, embeddings, and retrieval infrastructure into production systems

  • Build guardrails, evals, and observability to ensure reliability, performance, and cost control

  • Work closely with founders and product to translate real user needs into shipped functionality

You likely have:

  • 3+ years of experience as a backend, platform, or infrastructure engineer

  • Strong fundamentals in data structures, APIs, async systems, and distributed services

  • Experience building production data pipelines, ETL systems, or search/retrieval infrastructure

  • Strong capability working with Python and TypeScript in production

Ideal to have:

  • Experience in a startup building a product

  • Background in developer tools, infra, or technical products

  • Experience handling unstructured or domain-specific data

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Software Engineer position at root-access?
The salary for this Software Engineer role at root-access is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Software Engineer position at root-access located?
This Software Engineer role at root-access is based in New York City. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Software Engineer role at root-access full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FullTime position. It is posted as a Software Engineer role in the Engineering department at root-access.
Which team or department does the Software Engineer at root-access belong to?
This Software Engineer position is part of the Engineering department at root-access. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Software Engineer position at root-access?
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When was the Software Engineer job at root-access posted?
This Software Engineer position at root-access was posted on Apr 10, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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