Software engineer

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Description of the offer

Gray Swan AI protects organizations from emerging AI security threats. As AI adoption accelerates, we’re building the defense infrastructure that enables safe, confident AI deployment. We provide real-time threat detection, automated validation, and adaptive defenses for AI labs and enterprises. Join us to be on the forefront of AI security.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a versatile Software Engineer to join our team. This role involves building and refining user interfaces, backend APIs, and database systems, with a preference for candidates who can bridge the gap between frontend and backend development.

Experience: 2+ years of professional software engineering experience required. We welcome both mid-level and senior engineers. We don’t expect you to have used every technology in our stack, but you should have enough modern full-stack engineering experience to quickly learn the new parts.

Location: We are looking for a candidate to join us in our Pittsburgh, PA office.

What You’ll Do:

• Design and develop web applications using modern frontend frameworks like Svelte
• Build intuitive and user-friendly interfaces that delight users
• Develop and maintain backend APIs using tools like FastAPI
• Manage and optimize database systems like MongoDB
• Collaborate with our ML research team to integrate AI experiences into our products

Who You Are:

• Proficiency in TypeScript or JavaScript
• Experience with frontend frameworks such as React, Vue, or Svelte
• Solid understanding of HTML and CSS
• Hands-on experience building backend APIs
• Knowledge of database systems (SQL or NoSQL; MongoDB is a plus)

Bonus Points if You Have:

• SvelteKit experience
• Python proficiency and AI/ML framework exposure
• Experience in creating AI-driven applications
• Experience deploying and scaling applications on cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Azure)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices to streamline development workflows
• Knowledge of secure coding practices and mitigating vulnerabilities in web applications
• Contributions to open-source projects or an active GitHub/portfolio showcasing relevant work
• Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Playwright) to ensure code quality
• Understanding of AI safety principles or ethical considerations in AI systems

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary, equity, and benefits
• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunities for professional growth within a fast-paced startup environment
• The opportunity to work at the forefront of AI security innovation

Who Thrives Here
We’re a startup, so we value people who are:

• Proactive and adaptable
• Fast learners and naturally curious
• Collaborative and humble
• Mission-driven and aligned with our values
• Compensation Structure

We offer a competitive compensation package designed to reward impact and incentivize growth:

Base Salary: $122,230 – $179,265 based on experience level

Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive equity
• 401k with up to 4% matching
• Enjoy 28 days of annual leave (vacation and holidays combined)
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Catered lunches
• Work/Life Flexibility
• The chance to shape our products and direction
• Purpose-driven work: help build AI responsibly
• Visa sponsorship available for exceptional candidates

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