Software Engineer, AI/ML Infrastructure

Build and evolve core AI platform capabilities that enable teams to develop, run, and scale GenAI-powered applications across Thumbtack.

Contribute to the design, development, and deployment of scalable tools and infrastructure to support the efforts of our applied scientists, including traditional ML model training and serving systems, feature and data workflows, CI/CD, orchestration, deployment, and evaluation tooling.

Work hands on across the stack, from backend services and execution infrastructure to integrations with AI models and tooling.

Partner with senior engineers to evaluate next-generation AI infrastructure frameworks and tools that help product teams harness advances in AI.

Drive projects to completion with a strong focus on business impact and measurable outcomes.

Solve complex technical problems and stay up to date with advances in this rapidly evolving space.

1 to 3 years of professional software engineering experience.

Strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and software design.

Proficiency in at least one major programming language, and the ability to work across multiple languages. Our primary stack includes Go and Python.

Experience working with relational or NoSQL databases such as Postgres or DynamoDB.

Demonstrated ability to use AI coding tools in day-to-day workflows and validate, critique, and refine AI-generated output

Comfort operating in a fast-paced environment with a certain level of ambiguity, especially when learning and picking up new technologies when projects require it.

You operate with a bias to action, quickly learning what is needed and taking decisive steps to move work forward in ambiguous, fast-paced environments.

$600B+ — opportunity in Thumbtack’s market home services

4.5M+ — customers in past 12 months

100M — projects started on Thumbtack

15M — 5-star reviews

$3.2B — valuation (as of June 2021)

In addition to our virtual-first model, we offer:

Recharge with PTO, in addition to 20 company-wide holidays each year, including a week-long end-of-year shutdown.

$1,000 USD/$1,400 CAD annual stipend for professional development, self care, office set-up and more. We also provide cell phone and Wi-Fi reimbursements.

All parents receive up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave, and birthing parents receive 8 additional weeks, for a total of 20 weeks of 100% paid parental leave (US & CAN).

12 coaching sessions and 12 therapy sessions for yourself and your dependents. We also offer one-on-one financial guidance from a financial wellness provider.

$450 USD/CAD quarterly stipend to book a pro on Thumbtack for virtual or in-person services — anything from home care services to planning a child’s birthday party and beyond.

Claude Enterprise (Claude.ai, Claude Code, Cowork, Claude Desktop, Ask Thumbtack), OpenAI Enterprise ChatGPT & Codex, Cursor, Gemini Enterprise, Granola, Coda AI, Zoom AI Companion, Linear, and more. *Access varies based on location, team, and role.