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Posted 5 months ago
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What is Shakudo?The name is the Japanese word for alloy—different metals combined into something new. That's exactly what we're doing at Shakudo.We're building the world's first OS for data and AI—an ecosystem that empowers software engineers to build sophisticated data and AI applications without becoming infrastructure experts. We use "operating system" in the truest product sense: like iOS, Windows, or Linux, Shakudo provides an end‑to‑end, ever‑evolving, automatically operated stack of best‑of‑breed open‑source components, applications and integrations tailored to each business's needs.Which segment of the market do we serve?As a startup, this evolves. Today, we serve large enterprises—often in air‑gapped data centers and complex deployment environments where failure isn't an option. It's one of our biggest value props and presents unique technical and product challenges. If you thrive in ambiguity and enjoy making the unknown known while solving problems that matter, you'll fit right in.The roleYou'll lead and own sophisticated AI applications and solutions end‑to‑end—from architecture and implementation to customer delivery and strategic iteration. This is where the future of enterprise AI gets built. You'll work side-by-side with customer stakeholders from technical teams to C‑suite executives, transforming complex business challenges into production‑grade AI solutions while establishing best practices that define the industry. As a startup, you'll operate with complete self-sufficiency and autonomy while having significant influence on our AI strategy and technical direction.We're an onsite team. Join us in the office for fast feedback loops, and shipping together at high velocity.The ideal candidateWe're an engineering‑first organization defining the future of enterprise AI applications. We eat, breathe, and sleep the latest in AI/ML, adopting new tech when it's battle‑tested (half a step behind the bleeding edge). If you're excited about leading AI innovation that changes how the world works and building technology that solves problems others can't, you'll fit right in. We value high productivity, technical leadership, breakthrough innovation, self-sufficiency, and autonomy without the ego.What's the stack?AI applications run on—and are hosted by—the Shakudo OS. Shakudo is a cloud-native platform built with modern technologies and best‑of‑breed open source tools. Our advanced AI solutions leverage cutting-edge agent frameworks, vector databases, workflow orchestration tools, and emerging AI technologies to solve problems at the edge of what's possible.We believe in picking the right tool for the job. If another AI framework or technology is better for creating breakthrough customer solutions, we'll use it.Examples of what we buildEnterprise-scale GraphRAG systems that transform how Fortune 500 companies leverage institutional knowledgeSophisticated multi-agent workflows that automate complex business operations previously requiring human expertiseProduction AI platforms that integrate multiple cutting-edge frameworks to solve industry-defining challengesYou'll lead these breakthrough initiatives from vision to transformational reality, working directly with executive stakeholders to create lasting competitive advantages.Skills we're looking forTechnologies: Python, TypeScript, Kubernetes, distributed systems, advanced AI/ML frameworksEnterprise AI application experience with complex, production-scale deployments that drive business transformationSelf-sufficient AI leader. You have taste for sophisticated architectures that unlock previously impossible capabilitiesAbility to independently architect AI solutions that become competitive advantages for enterprise customersComfort with ambiguity; turn complex AI requirements into breakthrough solutions with minimal guidanceStrong analytical mindset and proven ability to solve problems with advanced AI that others consider unsolvableLeadership experience driving AI innovation initiatives that matterPassion for breakthrough technology and creating AI applications that change industriesIf you join us, you'll help shape:AI application strategy that defines how enterprises compete with AIAdvanced AI solution methodologies for complex, transformational projectsAI solution quality standards for systems that become competitive differentiatorsAI development excellence that sets the industry benchmarkProduct and AI strategy that shapes the future of enterprise intelligenceTeam development and innovation culture as we pioneer breakthrough AI applicationsFrequently Asked QuestionsIs Shakudo in-person, remote, or distributed? Primarily in-person. We operate as an onsite team to enable fast feedback loops and ship quickly, so you'll work alongside the team in the office. High-impact work requires high-bandwidth collaboration.What's the interview process? We build a deeply technical product that solves real-world problems. Because of its technical nature and customer impact focus, our interview process emphasizes both technical excellence and customer-focused thinking while respecting everyone's time.What's the full package? Shakudo offers a high‑impact package: competitive salary, meaningful equity so you share in the upside of transformational technology, and top‑tier health benefits that have you fully covered. More importantly, you'll work on technology that matters.Shakudo is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We foster diversity and inclusivity and welcome applications from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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