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Senior Software Engineer - Generative AI

C3 AI · Redwood City · United States

$150,000–$198,000 per yearSoftware Engineer

Posted: 7/7/2026 · Last checked: 10/12/2026

Job description

Quoted in full from C3 AI's job posting. Gavroche does not edit it.

C3 AI (NYSE: AI), is the Enterprise AI application software company. C3 AI delivers a family of fully integrated products including the C3 Agentic AI Platform, an end-to-end platform for developing, deploying, and operating enterprise AI applications, C3 AI applications, a portfolio of industry-specific SaaS enterprise AI applications that enable the digital transformation of organizations globally, and C3 Generative AI, a suite of domain-specific generative AI offerings for the enterprise. Learn more at: C3 AI

We are looking for a seasoned software engineer experienced in the field of machine learning and artificial intelligence, and passionate about Generative AI technology and building next-generation software platforms.

As a member of C3 AI’s Generative AI team, you will be tasked with developing the infrastructure and tools to improve the state-of-the-art and enable the use of this game changing technology in our enterprise applications. You’ll collaborate with product managers, data scientists and other engineers and be responsible for the entire software engineering lifecycle. A successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, innovative, and highly collaborative environment, and demonstrate an ability to execute precisely and quickly. The ideal candidate will have in-depth experience with putting large scale machine learning models in production and a solid understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs).

Responsibilities:

  • Build systems and tools to enable and simplify the use of Generative AI technologies in our applications using the C3 AI Platform.
  • Enable scalable end-to-end machine learning pipelines in a distributed system with heterogeneous hardware (GPUs, TPUs, etc.).
  • Work with data scientists to research and implement latest approaches to efficiently train/fine-tune Generative Models.
  • Work with product owners to define and lead the long-term development the C3 Generative AI Suite.
  • Mentor junior members of the team.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related fields, MS preferred.
  • Excellent programming skills in Python; experience with Java and JavaScript preferred.
  • Thorough knowledge of data structures, algorithms, profiling/optimization, DRY code, and Object-Oriented and Functional Programming.
  • In-depth understanding of machine learning including deep learning algorithms.
  • Track record of applying machine learning algorithms in a production system.
  • Demonstrated end-to-end ownership of projects.

  • Stellar listening and explanation skills.
  • Demonstrated interest for Generative AI technology (e.g., projects with technologies like LangChain, Semantic Kernel, ChatGPT Plugins, etc.).
  • A minimum of 3 years of work experience in a fast-paced software company.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree in computer science, math, or similar quantitative field.
  • Knowledge of Agile development methodology.
  • 5+ years of work experience in a fast-paced software company.

C3 AI provides excellent benefits, a competitive compensation package and generous equity plan. 

California Base Pay Range
$150,000—$198,000 USD

C3 AI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected characteristics, including disabled and veteran status. 

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