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Uniquely powered by Customer AI, Gladly is the only CX platform that puts the customer —not tickets —at the center of every conversation. Trusted by the world’s most customer-centric brands, including Crate & Barrel, Ulta Beauty, and Tumi, Gladly delivers radically efficient and radically personal experiences.Gladly was built for B2C leaders who refuse to compromise on operational efficiency or experience. With Gladly, every conversation feels uniquely tailored and instantly responsive, emotionally intelligent and operationally precise, deeply personal and effortlessly scalable. At the heart of our simply powerful platform is Gladly Customer AI —uniquely designed to maintain a single, continuous conversation across all channels while striking the perfect balance of technology and human connection. Learn more at www.gladly.ai. About Gladly
Uniquely powered by Customer AI, Gladly is the only CX platform that puts the customer —not tickets —at the center of every conversation. Trusted by the world’s most customer-centric brands, including Crate & Barrel, Ulta Beauty, and Tumi, Gladly delivers radically efficient and radically personal experiences.Gladly was built for B2C leaders who refuse to compromise on operational efficiency or experience. With Gladly, every conversation feels uniquely tailored and instantly responsive, emotionally intelligent and operationally precise, deeply personal and effortlessly scalable. At the heart of our simply powerful platform is Gladly Customer AI —uniquely designed to maintain a single, continuous conversation across all channels while striking the perfect balance of technology and human connection. Learn more at www.gladly.ai.
We’re at the
forefront of using AI
to improve how customer service works in the real world. From helping agents respond faster to automating common questions, we’re building AI features that actually get used—and make a difference.
What makes Gladly special for AI work is the combination of
real customers, rich data, and strong product teams . We work closely with some of the most innovative brands out there, giving us a direct line to real problems and the opportunity to build thoughtful solutions that impact millions of people.
We’re a remote-first company that values flexibility, curiosity, and collaboration. If you’re excited about using AI to solve real problems for real people, Gladly is a great place to do it.
Why This Role Is Special
This is
not
just another AI job.
As a Staff Software Engineer focused on
AI and Automation , you’ll help define the future of customer service by applying generative AI in meaningful, real-world ways. You'll work on products that touch millions of conversations—and you’ll collaborate directly with
iconic brands
that are eager to innovate with us.
We’re not chasing hype. We’re building
production-grade AI systems
that help real agents work faster, smarter, and more humanely. This is your chance to have a
huge technical and product impact
at a company where AI is central—not bolted on.
What You’ll Do
Lead Major AI & Automation Initiatives Architect and drive high-impact projects involving LLMs, embeddings, RAG, agent workflows, and more. Ship Real Products Build features that move from idea to production quickly—often with direct input from leading customers like Crate & Barrel and Allbirds. Mentor & Multiply Spend ~50% of your time leading and leveling up other engineers—especially senior engineers—and raising the bar for technical excellence. Design Foundational Systems Create scalable infrastructure and reusable components that power teams across Gladly. Collaborate Closely Work shoulder-to-shoulder with product managers, designers, and customer-facing teams to solve meaningful problems. Drive Innovation Stay on the cutting edge of AI, evaluate new tools and models, and continually new introduce best practices at Gladly.
What You Bring
10+ years of full-stack engineering experience, including large-scale product development and team leadership A proven ability to turn ambiguous ideas into shipped product, especially in early-stage, 0-to-1 settings A passion for AI and automation—you stay current on the latest trends and are eager to apply them creatively Deep experience, or willingness to learn, TypeScript, React, Go, and PostgreSQL Strong communication and collaboration skills—you’re as comfortable mentoring as you are coding A customer-centric mindset—you care about what you’re building and who you’re building it for
Bonus Points For
Hands-on experience with LLMs (OpenAI, Claude, etc.), embeddings, vector search, RAG pipelines Familiarity with operational monitoring tools like DataDog, SumoLogic, and LangSmith Open-source work, public talks, or thought leadership in AI or engineering
Compensation
For U.S. based hires: $156,000 to $215,000 per annum base salary + equity + benefits
For cash compensation, we set standard ranges for all U.S.-based roles based on function, level, and geographic location, benchmarked against similar stage growth companies. In order to be compliant with local legislation, as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates, we share salary ranges on all job postings regardless of desired hiring location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including geographic location as well as candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed above.
Why Join Gladly?
At Gladly, We’re Not Just Building Software—we’re Transforming An Industry. We Take a People-first Approach, Both In Our Product And Our Culture. When You Join Us, You’ll Enjoy
Competitive salaries, stock options, and comprehensive benefits Generous paid time off, parental leave, and home office stipends A fully remote work environment with opportunities for in-person team gatherings A strong commitment to professional growth and an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives thrive
At Gladly, we believe in challenging the status quo, celebrating grit, and striving for excellence. We thrive as a team by embracing transparency, collaboration, and a customer-first mindset. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every qualification, we still encourage you to apply. Diverse perspectives and experiences are the cornerstone of our success. Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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Staff Software Engineer, AI & Automation
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Gladly Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. About Gladly
Uniquely powered by Customer AI, Gladly is the only CX platform that puts the customer —not tickets —at the center of every conversation. Trusted by the world’s most customer-centric brands, including Crate & Barrel, Ulta Beauty, and Tumi, Gladly delivers radically efficient and radically personal experiences.Gladly was built for B2C leaders who refuse to compromise on operational efficiency or experience. With Gladly, every conversation feels uniquely tailored and instantly responsive, emotionally intelligent and operationally precise, deeply personal and effortlessly scalable. At the heart of our simply powerful platform is Gladly Customer AI —uniquely designed to maintain a single, continuous conversation across all channels while striking the perfect balance of technology and human connection. Learn more at www.gladly.ai. About Gladly
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forefront of using AI
to improve how customer service works in the real world. From helping agents respond faster to automating common questions, we’re building AI features that actually get used—and make a difference.
What makes Gladly special for AI work is the combination of
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iconic brands
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What You Bring
10+ years of full-stack engineering experience, including large-scale product development and team leadership A proven ability to turn ambiguous ideas into shipped product, especially in early-stage, 0-to-1 settings A passion for AI and automation—you stay current on the latest trends and are eager to apply them creatively Deep experience, or willingness to learn, TypeScript, React, Go, and PostgreSQL Strong communication and collaboration skills—you’re as comfortable mentoring as you are coding A customer-centric mindset—you care about what you’re building and who you’re building it for
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