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Full-Time

Software Engineer – University Grad

Posted on 9/5/2023

Glean

Glean

201-500 employees

AI-powered search tool for workplace productivity

Consulting
Enterprise Software
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$115k - $140kAnnually

Entry

Palo Alto, CA, USA

Category
AI & Machine Learning
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Microsoft Azure
Python
JavaScript
Data Structures & Algorithms
Java
AWS
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • BA/BS in computer science, or related degree - degree must be completed before joining
  • Experience working on infrastructure for distributed systems or cloud-native applications
  • Experience building and shipping ML models and/or solving NLP problems
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to work with data
  • Experience working in fields like recommendation systems, natural language processing, applied machine learning, large scale production search/ranking system or other related systems
  • Experience building delightful and fast web applications
  • Ability to work a hybrid schedule from our Palo Alto office
  • Thrive in a customer-focused, tight-nit and cross-functional environment - being a team player and willing to take on whatever is most impactful for the company is a must
  • A proactive and positive attitude to lead, learn, troubleshoot and take ownership of both small tasks and large features
  • Strong coding skills (for example in Go/Python/Java/Javascript/C++ etc) with an emphasis on designing for reliability and scale, and writing well-tested components
  • Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to work with data
  • Proven ability to design, build, and ship production-ready models
  • Passion for learning and staying current with industry trends and technologies
Responsibilities
  • Own impactful infrastructure problems from inception and architecture to production launch
  • Write well thought out design documents and robust, high-quality and well-tested code
  • Work collaboratively with a strong team to identify the most impactful projects we should be prioritizing in our roadmap
  • Mentor more junior engineers or learn from battle tested ones
Desired Qualifications
  • Familiarity with cloud native development practices in GCP/AWS/Azure is a plus

Glean enhances workplace productivity by providing an AI-powered search tool that works across all applications within a company. This tool utilizes deep learning-based Language Models to understand natural language queries, allowing users to find information more easily. It continuously learns from the specific language and context of a company, improving the relevance of search results without manual adjustments. Additionally, Glean offers a chat assistant that can provide answers, analyses, and summaries from various company documents and communications, further increasing efficiency. Unlike many competitors, Glean's focus on natural language processing and its ability to adapt to a company's unique context set it apart. The goal of Glean is to streamline information retrieval in the workplace, making it accessible and efficient for all types of organizations.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$355.3M

Headquarters

Palo Alto, California

Founded

2019

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

36%

1 year growth

99%

2 year growth

218%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Glean's expansion into Bengaluru and plans to hire 300 employees indicate strong growth and investment in global talent.
  • The appointment of industry veteran Tamar Yehoshua as President of Product and Technology suggests a strategic focus on scaling and innovation.
  • Glean's AI capabilities, such as breaking down information silos and enhancing internal search functionality, can significantly improve operational efficiency and decision-making for clients.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape for AI-powered enterprise search tools is intensifying, with major players like Google and Microsoft making significant advancements.
  • The complexity of integrating AI into existing workflows and data systems can slow down adoption and impact user satisfaction.

What makes Glean unique

  • Glean's AI-powered search tool leverages deep learning-based Language Models (LLMs) to understand natural language queries, offering a more intuitive and efficient search experience compared to traditional keyword-based search engines.
  • The platform's ability to continuously learn from a company's unique language and context without manual fine-tuning sets it apart from competitors that require extensive customization.
  • Glean's chat assistant, which delivers answers, analyses, and summaries from across all company documents and conversations, enhances workplace productivity by reducing the time spent searching for information.

Benefits

Healthcare - Happy and healthy go together. We cover medical, dental, and vision for you and yours.

Competitive compensation - Have a real stake in your job and your future with competitive stock options.

401(k) - We make it easy to save for the future today by contributing to a 401k.

Flexible work - We work 3 days a week in the office, though we believe in folks working where they can be most effective.

Company events - We work hard and play hard - from weekly happy hours to our annual company retreat.

Unlimited PTO - Flexible hours, PTO, company-wide summer and winter break shutdown

Transparent culture - By default we keep things open and accessible so we can make better decisions together, faster.

Learning and development - We offer a learning stipend to help you grow and achieve your goals.

Free meals - With lunch and dinner options every day, no need to work while you’re hungry.

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