Software Engineer Job at Clockwork Systems in Palo Alto

Join to apply for the Software Engineer role at Clockwork Systems, Inc. Join to apply for the Software Engineer role at Clockwork Systems, Inc. Clockwork.io is a Silicon Valley startup that delivers state-of-the-art AI compute acceleration. We are founded by Stanford researchers and veteran systems engineers with a shared belief: distributed systems powering modern AI require a new approach to managing time, reliability, and performance. Unlike traditional solutions that rely on specialized hardware or embedded telemetry in switches, Clockwork's system brings insane visibility, resilience, acceleration and efficiency to the network layer entirely through software. As AI workloads continue to scale in size, urgency, and impact, networks must evolve to keep up. Clockwork exists to make that evolution possible. We are currently seeking bright, versatile software engineers who will design the next generation of network acceleration software. Stay a nanosecond ahead of everyone else by joining our team in California! What you will do Use your coding skills and distributed system knowledge to contribute directly to the design and build of high performance, reliable and scalable systems. Enjoy Challenging projects. Competitive compensation. A great benefits package. Catered lunches. A friendly and inclusive workplace culture. Working in the heart of Silicon Valley. You bring A degree in computer science, electrical engineering or related field. Fluency in at least one of the following languages: C, C++, Golang, Java, Python. Excellent communication skills. Excellent debugging and problem solving skills. You also have one or more of these skills Operating systems expertise (e.g. threads, scheduling, process sync, kernel programming). Computer networks expertise (e.g. networking stacks and protocols, queuing theory, congestion control). Experience designing, building and deploying large-scale distributed systems. Full-stack development experience. Clockwork is assembling world class teams to build cutting edge software. We look for bright people from all walks of life and we grow together. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Seniority level Seniority level Entry level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Software Development Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Clockwork Systems, Inc. by 2x Get notified about new Software Engineer jobs in Palo Alto, CA . Software Engineer, AI Intern (Fall 2025) San Francisco Bay Area $57.00-$61.00 2 weeks ago Mountain View, CA $125,400.00-$188,100.00 2 weeks ago Software Engineer, AI Platform - New Grad San Jose, CA $130,000.00-$180,000.00 2 weeks ago Software Engineer (L4), Content & Business Products New Grads 2025 - Software Engineer, Algorithm San Jose, CA $120,000.00-$165,000.00 9 months ago New Grads 2025 - General Software Engineer San Jose, CA $120,000.00-$165,000.00 5 months ago Mountain View, CA $130,000.00-$176,000.00 1 week ago Alameda, CA $130,000.00-$160,000.00 3 weeks ago Software Engineer 4 - TV & Web Player Platform Software Engineer(s) - New Grad (Fall 2025 Graduation) Full Stack Software Engineer - Post-training San Jose, CA $113,400.00-$206,300.00 2 weeks ago (General Hire) Software Engineer Graduate (Advertisement Team) - 2025 Start (BS/MS) San Jose, CA $113,500.00-$250,000.00 2 weeks ago San Jose, CA $133,900.00-$242,000.00 4 days ago San Jose, CA $142,400.00-$190,100.00 2 weeks ago Sunnyvale, CA $117,000.00-$234,000.00 2 weeks ago Full Stack Software Engineer (L4), Product Localization Engineering San Jose, CA $113,400.00-$206,300.00 2 weeks ago Software Engineer(s) - New Grad (Fall 2025 Graduation) San Jose, CA $113,400.00-$206,300.00 2 weeks ago Santa Clara, CA $150,000.00-$175,000.00 7 months ago Palo Alto, CA $152,400.00-$228,700.00 2 weeks ago San Jose, CA $113,400.00-$206,300.00 2 weeks ago Were unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr