Software Engineer - AI Products

As a Software Engineer - AI Products at Sardine, your responsibilities will include designing and maintaining robust full-stack applications that power our AI-driven products. You will collaborate closely with AI and product teams to integrate cutting-edge AI features into customer-facing applications, troubleshoot production issues, and run SQL queries for dataset validation. You'll also take ownership of projects from conception to launch, working alongside diverse teams of engineers, designers, and product leaders.

To qualify for the Software Engineer - AI Products position at Sardine, you should have 5+ years of full-stack engineering experience, with proficiency in backend programming languages like Go and Python, as well as front-end frameworks such as React + TypeScript. A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a relevant field is preferable, along with strong problem-solving skills, curiosity about AI, and effective communication capabilities in remote team settings.

Sardine offers a remote-first work culture, which means you can work from anywhere while still being part of a dynamic team spread around the globe. We prioritize performance over hours worked, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. The company values the importance of family time and personal commitments, creating a workplace where individuals can balance their professional and personal lives without stress.

As a Software Engineer - AI Products at Sardine, being familiar with backend languages such as Go and Python is essential. In addition, a solid understanding of modern front-end frameworks, particularly React + TypeScript, is required. Experience with SQL and relational databases will also help you troubleshoot and validate data effectively, ensuring that the applications you work on function seamlessly.

Sardine fosters a culture of growth and development, encouraging Software Engineers to stay curious and continuously learn. You will have the independence to drive projects from start to finish, providing a platform for you to enhance your skills and knowledge in AI and other relevant fields. With access to annual learning stipends and mentorship from world-class professionals, you will be well-equipped to advance your career within the company.

When answering this question, highlight specific projects where you've utilized your full-stack expertise. Discuss the technologies you employed, the challenges you faced, and how you overcame them. Emphasizing collaboration with cross-functional teams will also provide a well-rounded view of your experience.

Share concrete examples of projects where you've successfully integrated AI components. Discuss the objectives of those features and how they enhanced the end user’s experience. Make sure to explain the technologies used and your role in the integration process, showcasing your knowledge of AI.

Your answer should reflect your systematic approach to problem-solving. Explain how you gather information, analyze logs, and utilize SQL queries to identify and resolve issues. Make sure to include an example of a production issue you resolved and the impact it had on the application.

Use this question to illustrate your project management skills. Talk about your role in shaping the product vision, collaborating with team members, and how you ensured timely delivery. Highlight the methodologies used, such as Agile or Scrum, and the outcomes of the project.

In this response, discuss emerging AI technologies or methodologies that you find interesting, such as large language models or innovations in machine learning. Make sure to connect these trends to how they can be beneficial in fraud prevention or other relevant areas of your work.

Focus on tools and practices that have worked for you in remote team settings. Mention regular check-ins, using collaborative tools like Slack or Zoom, and fostering transparency through documentation. Provide examples of how your communication style has positively impacted team dynamics.

This is a chance to show your understanding of the domain. Discuss challenges like adapting to new fraud tactics or the importance of maintaining customer trust. Relate these challenges back to how your skills as a Software Engineer can influence solutions.

Detail your familiarity with Agile practices and principles. Mention frameworks like Scrum or Kanban that you've utilized, highlight your participation in sprints, and share insights on how Agile has improved project delivery and team efficiency in your past roles.

Make this answer personal by discussing what resonates with you about Sardine’s mission and culture. Highlight your enthusiasm for working in a remote-first environment and your desire to contribute to innovative AI products that have a real-world impact on fraud prevention.

Provide a specific scenario where you identified a significant challenge and outline the steps taken to create a solution. Focus on your thought process, the tools or methods used, and emphasize the successful outcome to showcase your problem-solving capabilities.