Software Engineer

Adapt is seeking a talented Software Engineer to join its AI-driven team in the Tenderloin district of San Francisco, USA. This role offers a competitive salary of $156,821.56 and the chance to shape the core intelligence platform that powers modern businesses.

About Adapt

Adapt is the AI brain of enterprises, unifying data from databases, SaaS tools, support tickets, documents, and more into a single conversational interface. Our autonomous agents monitor KPIs, surface anomalies, diagnose root causes, and recommend actions, empowering startups and SMBs to move beyond noisy dashboards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services for the Adapt AI platform.
• Integrate diverse data sources (SQL, NoSQL, APIs, SaaS tools) into a unified conversational layer.
• Implement machine‑learning pipelines that enable autonomous agents to detect anomalies and suggest actions.
• Collaborate with product, data science, and UX teams to deliver end‑to‑end features.
• Write clean, test‑driven code and participate in code reviews.
• Monitor performance, troubleshoot production issues, and continuously improve system reliability.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience, preferably in AI/ML or data‑intensive applications.
• Proficiency in Python, Go, or Java and experience with RESTful API design.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB) and data integration techniques.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices.

Preferred Skills

• Hands‑on experience with large language models or conversational AI frameworks.
• Understanding of event‑driven architectures and streaming data (Kafka, Pub/Sub).
• Exposure to front‑end technologies for building interactive dashboards.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $156,821.56
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible remote‑hybrid work model
• Professional development stipend
• Generous paid time off and holidays

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of projects will I work on as a Software Engineer at Adapt?

You will build and scale backend services that integrate multiple data sources, develop AI-driven autonomous agents, and collaborate on end‑to‑end features for the Adapt conversational platform.

Do I need prior AI or machine‑learning experience?

While AI experience is a plus, strong software engineering skills, cloud expertise, and the ability to work with data integration are the core requirements.

What is the work arrangement for this role?

Adapt offers a flexible hybrid model, allowing you to work from the Tenderloin office in San Francisco or remotely as needed.