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Senior AI Software Engineer (US)

Zapata Ai · Hybrid (Boston, Massachusetts, US) · Hybrid

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About Zapata Ai

About Zapata Quantum Zapata Quantum is shaping the future of quantum computing: setting the standards for what’s viable, valuable, and worth building. Backed by The Engine Accelerator.

About the role

We are seeking a hands-on Senior Software Engineer to design and build a knowledge graph, ontology, and AI-enabled application related to quantum computing and design. You will work across the stack, with particular focus on the architecture and implementation of knowledge graphs, ontologies, graph and vector databases, RAG, on a small but mighty engineering team. Building, maintaining, and designing scalable graph retrieval based AI applications.

What they're looking for

  • Knowledge graphs and ontologies
  • RAG/retrieval systems
  • Graph databases / Cypher (Neo4j)
  • Vector databases (e.g. Pinecone, Weaviate, Milvus, FAISS)
  • Agentic Design Patterns
  • Data Pipeline Design
More about this role

About the role

We are seeking a hands-on Senior Software Engineer to design and build a knowledge graph, ontology, and AI-enabled application related to quantum computing and design. You will work across the stack, with particular focus on the architecture and implementation of knowledge graphs, ontologies, graph and vector databases, RAG, on a small but mighty engineering team. Building, maintaining, and designing scalable graph retrieval based AI applications.

This position offers a high level of ownership and is well suited to an engineer who is comfortable working across the stack, solving ambiguous technical problems, and remaining deeply involved in product development. You will be encouraged to experiment boldly with emerging technologies, evaluate new approaches, and apply them thoughtfully to unlock breakthrough performance and deliver outsized impact.

This position is classified as exempt under applicable wage and hour laws and requires the regular exercise of independent judgment and discretion in leading the design, architecture, and development of software systems.

The pay range for this position $180,000 - $250,000 per year.

Please note : A handwritten cover letter...

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