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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 build and own cutting-edge AI applications and solutions end‑to‑end—from design and implementation to customer delivery and iteration. You'll create production systems that solve real business problems using the most advanced AI tools available. You'll work side-by-side with customers to transform ambiguous business challenges into concrete AI solutions using best-in-breed open source tools, then contribute learnings back to our core platform. This is your opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI technology while solving meaningful problems across industries.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 pushing the boundaries of what's possible with AI in enterprise environments. 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 working with cutting-edge AI tools to solve problems that matter and seeing your work drive real business outcomes, you'll fit right in. We value high productivity, innovation, customer obsession, and learning 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 AI solutions use modern agent frameworks, vector databases, and workflow orchestration tools to solve problems other companies can't.We believe in picking the right tool for the job. If another AI framework or technology is better for solving a critical customer problem, we'll use it.Examples of what we buildGraphRAG workflows that unlock enterprise knowledge trapped in documentsIntelligent agent systems that automate complex business processes previously thought impossibleEnd-to-end AI pipelines that turn unstructured data into actionable business insightsYou'll own these innovations from concept to production, working directly with customers to measure real business impact.Skills we're looking forTechnologies: Python, TypeScript, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, Neo4jAI/ML application experience, ideally with production deployments that solve real problemsImpact-driven engineer. You have taste for elegant AI solutions that create measurable business valueEagerness to learn AI application architecture for systems that customers depend onComfort with ambiguity; turn unknown AI requirements into solutions that work in the real worldStrong analytical mindset and eagerness to solve complex problems with AI solutions that matterCuriosity for emerging AI frameworks and passion for pushing the boundaries of what's possibleIf you join us, you'll help shape:AI application architecture that defines how enterprises leverage AI at scaleA suite of AI applications that solve real customer problems from 0→1 to 1→nAI solution quality bars for systems where accuracy and reliability are criticalAI development excellence that sets the standard for enterprise AI applicationsProduct direction based on direct customer feedback and real-world AI impactYour expertise in cutting-edge AI as you master the latest frameworks and solve diverse challengesFrequently 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. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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