# Senior Software Engineer, AI **Company:** [Sentry](https://scaleengineer.com/companies/sentry) 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. **Role:** Senior Software Engineer **Seniority:** Senior **Locations:** San Francisco, California **Salary:** 190000–288000 USD [Apply](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/sentry/6eb8d5f2-977e-4ff4-bdbe-fccb8747b5d7) Canonical: https://scaleengineer.com/jobs/sentry/senior-software-engineer-ai --- ## 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 ## Requirements ### education - {"name":"Academic Background","description":"Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or related technical field"} ### technical - {"name":"Programming Languages","description":"Proficiency in Python and TypeScript for production-grade code development"} - {"name":"Machine Learning Frameworks","description":"Expert-level experience with PyTorch and deep learning technologies"} - {"name":"Production Deployment","description":"Proven ability to deploy machine learning models at scale in production environments"} ### experience - {"name":"Professional Experience","description":"Minimum of 5+ years of professional software engineering experience"} - {"name":"AI Systems","description":"Demonstrated expertise in building production-grade agentic systems and tools"} ## Skills ### required - {"name":"AI Development","description":"Advanced capabilities in developing AI-powered debugging and monitoring tools"} - {"name":"Production Engineering","description":"Strong skills in building scalable, high-performance software solutions"} ### preferred - {"name":"Cross-functional Collaboration","description":"Experience working effectively in multidisciplinary teams"} - {"name":"Error Monitoring","description":"Background in software performance optimization and error resolution"} ## Tech stack ### tools - {"name":"AI Debugging Tools","description":"Advanced monitoring and error resolution platforms"} ### others - {"name":"Machine Learning Infrastructure","description":"Scalable AI model deployment and management"} ### databases - {"name":"Distributed Databases","description":"For handling large-scale error and performance datasets"} ### languages - {"name":"Python","description":"Primary backend programming language for AI and ML development"} - {"name":"TypeScript","description":"Used for frontend and full-stack development"} ### frameworks - {"name":"PyTorch","description":"Deep learning framework for AI model development"} ## Benefits ### benefits - {"name":"Health Insurance","description":"Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage"} - {"name":"Equity Grants","description":"Stock options as part of compensation package"} - {"name":"Flexible Work Model","description":"Hybrid work arrangement with in-office collaboration days"} - {"name":"Professional Development","description":"Opportunities for continuous learning and skill enhancement"} ## Compensation - **max:** 288000 - **min:** 190000 - **currency:** USD - **stockOptions:** true ## Interview process ### steps - {"name":"Initial Screening","description":"Phone or video call with recruiting team to assess background and initial fit"} - {"name":"Technical Interview","description":"In-depth technical discussion focusing on AI, machine learning, and software engineering expertise"} - {"name":"Coding Challenge","description":"Hands-on programming assessment to evaluate production code quality and problem-solving skills"} - {"name":"Team Interview","description":"Collaborative session with AI/ML team members to assess cultural and technical alignment"} - {"name":"Final Executive Interview","description":"Discussion with senior leadership to evaluate overall fit and potential impact"} ## Full description ## **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](https://sentry.io/careers/) 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. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [accommodations@sentry.io](mailto:accommodations@sentry.io). Want to learn more about how Sentry handles applicant data? Get the details in our [Applicant Privacy Policy](https://sentry.io/careers/applicantprivacy/).