“In 36 months, agentic AI systems will be an operating reality across major institutions. We intend to be central to it.” — Dr. Jim Rebesco, Cofounder and CEO, Striveworks
The government’s demand for AI is growing far faster than the systems required to support it. Fewer than 15% of federal AI programs have reached sustained production, despite billions of dollars invested. The models perform in testing, but they degrade in the real world. And when performance drops, trust goes with it.
Striveworks was built to solve that problem.
What you’ll buildSince 2018, we have delivered the most trusted AI systems operating in real-world use cases—providing a layer of assurance underneath hundreds of deployed models that monitors performance, manages drift, and sustains systems long after they leave the lab.
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be a core contributor to the direction of the company. We’re looking for exemplary engineers with a product mindset, who can write quality code in Go and Python. We’re looking for people who are excited about our central development themes:
- Everything as Code
- Cloud-neutral development
- User-centric design
- Hexagonal, event-driven, microservices architecture
- Optimizing, deploying, and refining AI models and algorithms
We lead with trust, treat each other with respect, and use candor consistently, kindly, and constructively. We care deeply about our work, and we find genuine satisfaction in doing it well. Above all, we take ownership—because we feel the weight of collective results personally. We are looking for people who share these values and are eager to put them into practice.
What we’re looking for- A bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or similar experience
- 6–8 years of hands-on development experience
- Excellence in Go, C++ (17 or higher), Java (11 or higher), C# (9 or higher), or Rust
- Proficiency in Python
- Experience with DevOps technologies: CI/CD tools, Git, Docker, Kubernetes
- Proven experience with cloud architecture: commercial cloud, OpenStack
- Experience in the design and development of performant, scalable services
- Familiarity with database design and architecture: relational and non-relational
- Ability to work cross-functionally and participate in or lead design discussions
- Ability to independently lead the software development life cycle, from collaborating with product teams on requirements to executing technical design, implementation, and deployment
- Experience in knowledge sharing, mentoring, and coaching (i.e., onboarding, code reviews, leading junior engineers)
- Strong understanding of software development principles, such as object-oriented programming, design patterns, documentation, and agile methodologies
- Due to the nature of this role, candidates must be a US person (a US citizen, a US national, or a Green Card holder)
The following isn’t required, but we’d love to see it:
- Understanding of synchronous/asynchronous programming and concurrency
- Comfort with integrating deep learning libraries (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow)
- Experience designing RESTful, gRPC, and/or GraphQL APIs
- Understanding of networked and distributed computing
- Knowledge of messaging systems (e.g., NATS, Kafka, RabbitMQ)
- Experience with workflow automation
This position offers a fully remote work environment, or you can work hybrid/on site at our office in northwest Austin, TX.
CompensationThe anticipated base pay range for this position is $160,000 to $200,000/year. Striveworks’ total compensation package includes a competitive base salary, equity grants, and cash bonuses.
Benefits include:- Medical/dental/vision insurance
- Voluntary life, long-term disability, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
- HSA and FSA (including dependent care FSA) plans
- 401(k) plan
- Unlimited PTO
- Paid parental leave
Ready to build systems that work for a mission that matters? Let’s talk.
Striveworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, belief, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity or expression), national origin, social or ethnic origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors. Striveworks will not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind.
If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact People Operations at [email protected].
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete an employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Striveworks is a participating employer in the E-Verify program.
Skills Required
- 6-8 years of hands on development experience
- Excellence in Go, C++, Java, C#, or Rust
- Proficiency in Python
- Experience with CI/CD tools, Git, Docker, Kubernetes
- Proven experience with cloud architecture
- Ability to work cross-functionally
- Bachelor's degree in CS or related field or similar experience
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Striveworks Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision, plus optional life and long‑term disability alongside HSA and FSA (including dependent‑care) options. This breadth indicates a comprehensive protection suite for everyday and longer‑term needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time away is presented as unlimited PTO with explicit paid parental leave. The scope of leave options points to strong flexibility for rest and family needs.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Ownership upside is offered through a stock incentive plan, complemented by performance bonuses. This setup provides potential value beyond base pay and links rewards to company growth.
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What We Do
“In 36 months, agentic AI systems will be an operating reality across major institutions. We intend to be central to it.” — Dr. Jim Rebesco, Cofounder and CEO, Striveworks The next era of American leadership will be defined by whether our AI systems can work when and where it matters most. Since 2018, Striveworks has delivered the most trusted AI systems operating in continuous, real-world use. Today, our platform is trusted by hundreds of people responsible for some of the most important operations across the United States, and the results speak for themselves. Chariot solves what most platforms don’t, delivering and managing production-grade ML in austere, disconnected, and high-stakes environments where speed and accuracy are mission-critical. At scale, systems process data 21x faster and fuse signals 40x faster across distributed nodes. In live environments, models deliver ~30% average performance lift, with gains up to 2x on specific object classes. In critical workflows, execution improves by 95% with no loss in accuracy. If you want to build systems that work for a mission that matters—and be accountable for systems that work in the real world, we should talk. Striveworks is a Deloitte Technology Fast 500 and a Built In Best Places to Work.
Why Work With Us
Our people and products shape solutions that directly affect the geopolitical landscape. We are cross-functional talent working together on the cutting edge to provide mission critical solutions.
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