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About LILT AI is changing how the world communicates and LILT is leading that transformation. We are on a mission to make the worlds information accessible to everyone, regardless of the language they speak. We use AI, machine translation, and human-in-the-loop expertise to translate content faster, more accurately, and more cost-effectively without compromising on brand, voice, or quality. At LILT, we empower teammates with leading tools, global collaboration, and growth opportunities. Our company virtues are: Work together, win together; Find a way or make one; Quicker than they expect; Quality is Job 1. We are trusted by Intel Corporation, Canva, the U.S. Department of Defense, the U.S. Air Force, ASICS, and hundreds of global enterprises. Backed by Sequoia, Intel Capital, and Redpoint, were building a category-defining company in a $50B+ global translation market being redefined by AI. About Engineering at LILT
Lilt is a high-performance, large-scale translation system. We invest in and prioritize workflow usability, interface design, and backend AI systems. Since the translation workforce is distributed worldwide, there are interesting cloud engineering problems to solve. We have a strong preference for building our own backend technology, so youll be implementing and working with the latest natural language processing techniques and ideas. Where Youll Work
This position can be based out of our Indianapolis, IN or Berlin, Germany office and will be expected to work in the office in a hybrid capacity. Additional locations include the Boston, New York, and Washington DC metropolitan areas where you will start as fully remote and then transition to hybrid once offices are opened there. Authorization to work in the US and/or Berlin is a precondition of employment. What Youll Do
As a Staff Full Stack Software Engineer - Connect, you will work with a group of talented, mission-driven colleagues to define, drive, and execute projects on LILTs Connect API and connectors platform the front door to our machine translation services. You will enable customers to deliver multilingual journeys and to provide truly localized experiences. Connect is at the forefront of the company strategy, therefore this is a high-visibility, high-impact role with enormous growth opportunities. You must be curious, have attention to detail, be energized by a challenging entrepreneurial environment, be comfortable thinking big while also diving deep, and be open to experimenting and iterating on processes as the company grows. Skills & Experience
Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Computer Science 7+ years of professional experience as a Fullstack engineer Experience leading an engineering team in a technical capacity (e.g., not a manager of people) Experience working on large-scale, distributed software systems Proficient with backend technologies such as Python and Java Experience with React or other associated libraries, JavaScript, CSS, and HTML Solid relational database knowledge and significant experience with very large MySQL installations Basic knowledge of NLP and machine learning techniques Professional fluency in English Benefits
Compensation: At market salary, meaningful equity, 401(k) matching, and flexible time off plus company holidays Medical Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability Paid parental leave after 6 months Monthly lifestyle benefit stipend to customize benefits to your lifestyle Our Story
Our founders, Spence and John, met at Google while working on Google Translate. As researchers at Stanford and Berkeley, they worked on technology to make information accessible to everyone. They saw that enterprise translations could be improved, left Google, and started LILT. Since 2015, LILT has focused on machine learning, large models, human-in-the-loop systems, and now agentic AI. The next phase of LILTs journey is just beginning. Our Tech
What sets our platform apart: Brand-aware AI that learns your voice, tone, and terminology for accurate and consistent translations Agentic AI workflows that automate the translation process from content ingestion to quality review and publishing 100+ integrations with systems like Adobe Experience Manager, Webflow, Salesforce, GitHub, and Google Drive Human-in-the-loop reviews via a global network of professional linguists for high-impact content LILT in the News
Featured in The Software Reports Top 100 Software Companies LILT on the Inc. 5000 List LILT holds numerous patents powering AI and models in the industry Check out all our news on our website Legal and Hiring Information
Information collected and processed as part of your application is subject to LILTs Privacy Policy. LILT may use AI tools to assist in the evaluation of applications. All final hiring decisions are made by people. If you have concerns, require accommodations, or would like to opt out of AI in hiring, please contact recruiting at LILT. LILT is an equal opportunity employer and offers fair employment without regard to protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr
About LILT AI is changing how the world communicates and LILT is leading that transformation. We are on a mission to make the worlds information accessible to everyone, regardless of the language they speak. We use AI, machine translation, and human-in-the-loop expertise to translate content faster, more accurately, and more cost-effectively without compromising on brand, voice, or quality. At LILT, we empower teammates with leading tools, global collaboration, and growth opportunities. Our company virtues are: Work together, win together; Find a way or make one; Quicker than they expect; Quality is Job 1. We are trusted by Intel Corporation, Canva, the U.S. Department of Defense, the U.S. Air Force, ASICS, and hundreds of global enterprises. Backed by Sequoia, Intel Capital, and Redpoint, were building a category-defining company in a $50B+ global translation market being redefined by AI. About Engineering at LILT
Lilt is a high-performance, large-scale translation system. We invest in and prioritize workflow usability, interface design, and backend AI systems. Since the translation workforce is distributed worldwide, there are interesting cloud engineering problems to solve. We have a strong preference for building our own backend technology, so youll be implementing and working with the latest natural language processing techniques and ideas. Where Youll Work
This position can be based out of our Indianapolis, IN or Berlin, Germany office and will be expected to work in the office in a hybrid capacity. Additional locations include the Boston, New York, and Washington DC metropolitan areas where you will start as fully remote and then transition to hybrid once offices are opened there. Authorization to work in the US and/or Berlin is a precondition of employment. What Youll Do
As a Staff Full Stack Software Engineer - Connect, you will work with a group of talented, mission-driven colleagues to define, drive, and execute projects on LILTs Connect API and connectors platform the front door to our machine translation services. You will enable customers to deliver multilingual journeys and to provide truly localized experiences. Connect is at the forefront of the company strategy, therefore this is a high-visibility, high-impact role with enormous growth opportunities. You must be curious, have attention to detail, be energized by a challenging entrepreneurial environment, be comfortable thinking big while also diving deep, and be open to experimenting and iterating on processes as the company grows. Skills & Experience
Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Computer Science 7+ years of professional experience as a Fullstack engineer Experience leading an engineering team in a technical capacity (e.g., not a manager of people) Experience working on large-scale, distributed software systems Proficient with backend technologies such as Python and Java Experience with React or other associated libraries, JavaScript, CSS, and HTML Solid relational database knowledge and significant experience with very large MySQL installations Basic knowledge of NLP and machine learning techniques Professional fluency in English Benefits
Compensation: At market salary, meaningful equity, 401(k) matching, and flexible time off plus company holidays Medical Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability Paid parental leave after 6 months Monthly lifestyle benefit stipend to customize benefits to your lifestyle Our Story
Our founders, Spence and John, met at Google while working on Google Translate. As researchers at Stanford and Berkeley, they worked on technology to make information accessible to everyone. They saw that enterprise translations could be improved, left Google, and started LILT. Since 2015, LILT has focused on machine learning, large models, human-in-the-loop systems, and now agentic AI. The next phase of LILTs journey is just beginning. Our Tech
What sets our platform apart: Brand-aware AI that learns your voice, tone, and terminology for accurate and consistent translations Agentic AI workflows that automate the translation process from content ingestion to quality review and publishing 100+ integrations with systems like Adobe Experience Manager, Webflow, Salesforce, GitHub, and Google Drive Human-in-the-loop reviews via a global network of professional linguists for high-impact content LILT in the News
Featured in The Software Reports Top 100 Software Companies LILT on the Inc. 5000 List LILT holds numerous patents powering AI and models in the industry Check out all our news on our website Legal and Hiring Information
Information collected and processed as part of your application is subject to LILTs Privacy Policy. LILT may use AI tools to assist in the evaluation of applications. All final hiring decisions are made by people. If you have concerns, require accommodations, or would like to opt out of AI in hiring, please contact recruiting at LILT. LILT is an equal opportunity employer and offers fair employment without regard to protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr