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Software Engineer, AI Platform (All Industry Levels)

Character AI Redwood City, CA FullTime Technical Staff - Engineering Posted 3w+ ago
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What it’s like to work at Character AI

Conversational AI · Palo Alto

3.4
Employee Rating
3
Work-Life Balance
16
Open Roles
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What employees love

  • Deep AI research pedigree — experienced AI/ML engineering team with cutting-edge NLP
  • Strong compensation packages with 401k match and competitive equity

What could be better

  • Major layoffs and leadership churn — only 47% of employees recommend
  • Work-life balance rated very low, especially for technical staff
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About the Role

About the Role

As a Software Engineer - AI Platform at Character, you'll have the opportunity to work on a diverse and exciting set of projects spanning both software engineering and data for AI domains. Your initial focus will be on three key areas:

  1. Support the research team by building the tooling and datasets that help us train the best models

  2. Activate our "data flywheel": Develop data pipelines and collaborate with ML researchers to ensure continuous improvement of our AI models and alignment with human feedback.

  3. Support our data infrastructure (Spark, Beam, GCP).

Requirements:

Desired Experience:

You will be a good fit if you are proactive and have a “get things done” mindset. Given our current pace of growth and load on our systems, most people have had a significant impact during their first week at the company.

About Character.AI

Character.AI empowers people to connect, learn and tell stories through interactive entertainment. Over 20 million people visit Character.AI every month, using our technology to supercharge their creativity and imagination. Our platform lets users engage with tens of millions of characters, enjoy unlimited conversations, and embark on infinite adventures.


In just two years, we achieved unicorn status and were honored as Google Play's AI App of the Year—a testament to our innovative technology and visionary approach.


Join us and be a part of establishing this new entertainment paradigm while shaping the future of Consumer AI!

At Character, we value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly uphold a non-discrimination policy based on race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or disability. Your unique perspectives are vital to our success.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the work-life balance like at Character AI?
Character AI has a work-life balance score of 3/5 based on employee reviews. This is below average, which may indicate a fast-paced, demanding work environment.
What is Character AI’s culture like?
Character AI is characterized by these culture values: eng-driven, ship-fast, product-impact. Based on employee reviews, the company has an overall rating of 3.4/5. Deep AI research pedigree — experienced AI/ML engineering team with cutting-edge NLP
How many open roles does Character AI have?
Character AI currently has 16 open roles across departments including engineering, product, sales, and more. Roles are refreshed daily from their careers page.
Is this role remote-friendly?
This role is located in Redwood City, CA. Check the job description above for specific location and remote work details.
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