Title: Staff Software Engineer

Company: WebAI

Location: Austin, TX

Type: Full-Time, Salaried Exempt

Experience: 8+ years

Education: Bachelor’s Degree, minimum, Advanced Degree preferred

About Us:

webAI is a software company that is building a decentralized AI development platform. Our technology enables the development of powerful AI using limited amounts of data, challenging the underlying assumption that big data is the key to unlocking the full power of AI. webAI offers opportunities to join a dynamic and fast-growing team that fosters a fun and growth-oriented office culture.

We at webAI are committed to living out the core values we have put in place as the foundation on which we operate as a team. We seek individuals who exemplify the following:

• Truth - Emphasizing transparency and honesty in every interaction and decision.
• Ownership - Taking full responsibility for one’s actions and decisions, demonstrating commitment to the success of our clients.
• Tenacity - Persisting in the face of challenges and setbacks, continually striving for excellence and improvement.
• Humility - Maintaining a respectful and learning-oriented mindset, acknowledging the strengths and contributions of others.

Role Overview

We're seeking a Staff Software Engineer with expertise in Rust, Python, and Go to join our core development team. In this role, you'll be instrumental in designing and implementing high-performance, distributed systems that enable AI execution on local infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and develop scalable, efficient systems for distributed AI execution
• Lead the design and implementation of core libraries and frameworks in Rust, Python, and Go
• Collaborate with AI and systems teams to optimize AI model deployment on diverse local infrastructures
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the technical direction of the company
• Ensure code quality, performance, and reliability through rigorous testing and code reviews

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Expert-level proficiency in Rust and strong skills in Python and Go
• Deep understanding of distributed systems, concurrent programming, and network protocols
• Experience with AI/ML frameworks and deployment pipelines
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to optimize complex systems
• Excellent communication skills and experience leading technical projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Contributions to open-source projects, especially in the AI or distributed systems space
• Experience with edge computing or on-device AI deployment
• Familiarity with WebAssembly and its ecosystem
• Knowledge of cryptography and privacy-preserving technologies

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits package.
• $200/mos Health and Wellness Stipend
• $400/year Continuing Education Credit
• Flexible work week
• Free parking, for in-office employees
• Unlimited PTO
• Parental, Bereavement Leave
• Supplemental Life Insurance