Software Engineer

About this role

C1.ai is hiring a Software Engineer to build a foundational identity platform that manages access across modern enterprise systems, SaaS, infrastructure, and AI agents. You'll work end-to-end on high-impact projects in a small, fast-moving team that values shipping over process.

What you'll do

• Own projects from design through production, including data modeling, API development, UI implementation, and customer communication
• Make architectural decisions and scope tradeoffs independently without excessive oversight
• Build features across the full stack—frontend, backend, and infrastructure as needed
• Collaborate with customers, design, and product teams to validate what's worth building
• Maintain high standards for code quality, system design, and operational reliability
• Contribute to platform integrations with external systems and AI agents

What they're looking for

• Full-stack development (frontend, backend, infrastructure)
• Production systems design and operation
• API design and data modeling
• System architecture and technical decision-making
• Identity, security, or distributed systems (preferred)
• Large-scale data systems (preferred)
• Clear written communication
• AI tool proficiency

Benefits

• Salary: $180k–$250k
• Meaningful equity
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible office locations (Portland, San Francisco, or New York)
• High autonomy and end-to-end ownership
• Fast-paced startup environment with real impact