Senior Software Engineer @ Gradial

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Gradial is a Seattle-based startup enabling digital experiences at the speed of thought. We empower marketers and creatives to implement their ideas directly, with software that adapts over time. Our platform automates website and design system updates, large-scale migrations to new design systems, and continuous content optimization while adhering to company and product brands.

Backed by world class investors, we’re looking to scale our platform and expand our team. At Gradial, we operate with extreme ownership, bias towards action and critical path planning. We tackle problems from first principles, question assumptions, and find creative solutions. If you want to take risks, work on groundbreaking technology, and see the direct impact of your work, Gradial is where you belong.

The Role

Gradial is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to lead the development of AI-native systems that redefine how creative teams build and update websites. As an early engineer, you’ll be integral to figuring out how to use and program LLMs to redefine how people do work.

You’ll play a key role in shaping our technical direction, working closely with product and design to bring powerful, intuitive tools to life. This is an opportunity to help architect the foundation of a fast-moving product and contribute to a high-agency, low-ego team focused on real-world impact.

What You'll Own

Lead the design and implementation of systems that convert natural language into intelligent, multi-step workflows using generative AI
Architect and scale an LLM agent for real-time inference, dynamic prompting, and tool orchestration
Drive technical direction across the stack - from backend systems to front-end UX—with a focus on performance, scalability, and long-term maintainability
Design systems that learn over time - integrating customer feedback, usage data, and brand preferences
Mentor and guide other engineers; influence engineering culture, standards, and best practices
Collaborate with design and product to reshape the software in real-time; adding/removing features or adjusting layout on the fly
Ensure scalability, reliability and performance through strong testing, deployment, and observability practices
Operate without silos: own the problem and the solution from end to end

What We're Looking For

5+ years of professional experience
Proven experience delivering complex systems in fast-paced or ambiguous environments
Deep technical expertise in algorithms, distributed systems, and software design
Strong communication skills and the ability to influence across functions
Experience solving high-variance or unstructured problems with elegant, product-minded solutions
Background in math, physics, systems engineering, or other technical domains
High ownership mindset with a track record of going from 0→1

Nice to Have

Experience in high-growth or early-stage startups
Familiarity with AI/ML tooling and LLMs
Proficiency with TypeScript or similar languages

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $130,000 – $220,000 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for performance-based bonuses and equity awards. Gradial offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental & vision insurance, 401K retirement plan, paid time off, paid sick leave and other employee wellness programs.

You'll thrive here if you...

Learn quickly and actively seek out new challenges.
Embrace AI as a core tool for problem-solving, creativity and scale.
Show a strong work ethic, high ownership and bias toward action.
Communicate clearly, directly and with curiosity.
Thrive in fast-paced, hyper-growth environments where building better > maintaining status quo.

What we offer

Meaningful equity and competitive salary
Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage
Fast-paced environment with autonomy and ownership
Real impact, zero bureaucracy
A front-row seat to building category-defining AI infrastructure

AI Literacy & Interviewing Tools

As an AI-first company, we prioritize AI literacy as a core competency in our hiring decisions. We’re excited by candidates who thoughtfully apply AI tools in their work, but during interviews we’re focused on you. This is your opportunity to show how you think, communicate, and solve problems. Over-reliance on AI-generated responses during the interview process (especially when it obscures your own voice) will result in disqualification. We want to understand your unique perspective and how you approach challenges, both with and without AI.

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