Senior Software Engineer, AI
Senior Software Engineer · Senior · Full Time
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Role
What you'll do.
Sentry is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in AI to develop cutting-edge debugging and monitoring platforms. The ideal candidate will leverage massive error and performance datasets to build advanced AI-powered tools that help companies improve software quality and development efficiency.
Responsibilities
- AI Platform Development: Build state-of-the-art agentic AI platforms for triaging, debugging, and resolving production software issues
- Data Leveraging: Utilize Sentry's extensive dataset of errors, spans, and performance profiles to develop advanced monitoring solutions
- AI/ML Initiatives: Lead and own major development initiatives in the AI and machine learning space
Qualifications
What we look for.
Technical
Programming Languages
Proficiency in Python and TypeScript for production-grade code development
Machine Learning Frameworks
Expert-level experience with PyTorch and deep learning technologies
Production Deployment
Proven ability to deploy machine learning models at scale in production environments
Education
Academic Background
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or related technical field
Experience
Professional Experience
Minimum of 5+ years of professional software engineering experience
AI Systems
Demonstrated expertise in building production-grade agentic systems and tools
Skills
Required
AI Development
Advanced capabilities in developing AI-powered debugging and monitoring tools
Production Engineering
Strong skills in building scalable, high-performance software solutions
Preferred
Cross-functional Collaboration
Nice to haveExperience working effectively in multidisciplinary teams
Error Monitoring
Nice to haveBackground in software performance optimization and error resolution
Tech stack
Languages
Frameworks
Databases
Tools
Other
Compensation
Pay and benefits.
Base·USD 190,000 – 288,000
Equity·Stock options
Benefits
Health Insurance
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Equity Grants
Stock options as part of compensation package
Flexible Work Model
Hybrid work arrangement with in-office collaboration days
Professional Development
Opportunities for continuous learning and skill enhancement
Process
Interview steps.
- 01
Initial Screening
Phone or video call with recruiting team to assess background and initial fit
- 02
Technical Interview
In-depth technical discussion focusing on AI, machine learning, and software engineering expertise
- 03
Coding Challenge
Hands-on programming assessment to evaluate production code quality and problem-solving skills
- 04
Team Interview
Collaborative session with AI/ML team members to assess cultural and technical alignment
- 05
Final Executive Interview
Discussion with senior leadership to evaluate overall fit and potential impact
Full posting
Original listing.
About Sentry
Bad software is everywhere, and we’re tired of it. Sentry is on a mission to help developers write better software faster so we can get back to enjoying technology.
With more than $217 million in funding and 100,000+ organizations that believe we’re on to something, we're building performance and error monitoring tools that help companies like Disney, Microsoft, and Atlassian spend less time fixing bugs and more time building products.
Sentry embraces a hybrid work model across our global hubs, with Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays set as in-office anchor days to encourage meaningful collaboration. If you like to selfishly build things that make your digital life better, come help us build the next generation of software monitoring tools.
About the role
As a Senior Software Engineer on Sentry’s AI/ML team, you’ll be directly responsible for developing the platform used by our debugging agents. This role is crucial; you will be at the forefront of integrating AI and machine learning into our core products, from issue triage and resolution to predictive analytics for application performance monitoring. Your work will help companies around the globe gain actionable insights into their software, enabling them to build better products, faster.
In this role you will
Build state-of-the-art agentic AI platforms to triage, debug, and solve real production issues
Leverage Sentry’s novel (and massive) dataset of errors, spans, and profiles
Own the development of major initiatives in the AI/ML space
You'll love this job if you
Are driven by impact and enjoy working on high-stakes, high-visibility projects
Enjoy building things. You will have the opportunity to join the AI/ML team as one of its foundational members
Thrive in cross-functional teams and enjoy building features alongside developers and product teams
Qualifications
Minimum 5+ years of professional experience with Bachelor’s degree in computer science, machine learning, or a related field
Demonstrated expertise building production-grade agentic systems and tools
You are comfortable writing production quality code (we use Python and Typescript)
Familiarity with deep learning frameworks (we use PyTorch)
Familiarity in deploying machine learning models at scale in production environments
The base salary range (or hourly wage range, if applicable) that Sentry reasonably expects to pay for this position is $190,000 to $288,000 USD. A successful candidate’s actual base salary (or hourly wage) amount will be determined by a variety of relevant factors including, without limitation, the candidate’s work location, education, work and other relevant experience, skills, and job-related knowledge. A successful candidate will be eligible to participate in Sentry’s employee benefit plans/programs applicable to the candidate’s position (including incentive compensation, equity grants, paid time off, and group health insurance coverage). See Sentry Benefits for more details about the Company’s benefit plans/programs.
Equal Opportunity at Sentry
Sentry is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to its employees and candidates for employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or other legally-protected characteristic. This commitment includes the provision of reasonable accommodations to employees and candidates for employment with physical or mental disabilities who require such accommodations in order to (a) perform the essential functions of their jobs, or (b) seek employment with Sentry. We strive to build a diverse team, with an inclusive culture where every teammate can thrive. Sentry is an open-source company because we believe that everyone, everywhere, should have the ability and tools to make great software. Software should be accessible. That starts with making our industry accessible.
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