
About Cartesia
AI solutions for real-time, multimodal applications
Key Highlights
- Founded by former Stanford researchers
- $27 million raised from Index Ventures, Lightspeed, and General Catalyst
- Specializes in real-time multimodal AI models
- Headquartered in San Francisco, California
Cartesia, based in San Francisco, California, is at the forefront of artificial intelligence, specializing in real-time multimodal models that enhance performance while minimizing computational resource usage. Their advanced state space models (SSMs) power applications like ultra-realistic generativ...
🎁 Benefits
Employees enjoy competitive salaries, equity options, flexible PTO, and a remote-friendly work policy that supports work-life balance....
🌟 Culture
Cartesia fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration, driven by a commitment to pushing the boundaries of AI technology while maintaining a focu...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Cartesia is hiring a Software Engineer to architect data systems for massive scale. You'll work with AWS and GCP to implement data governance and develop database platforms. This position requires experience in database engineering.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in software engineering with a focus on database systems — your experience includes designing and implementing scalable database architectures that can handle significant data loads. You are familiar with cloud platforms like AWS and GCP, and you understand the intricacies of data governance and security. You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy working with both technical and non-technical teams to provide effective database solutions.
You possess excellent problem-solving skills and can think critically about data storage and access challenges — your ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences is one of your strengths. You are passionate about building systems that are not only efficient but also user-friendly, ensuring that both engineers and non-engineers can easily interact with the database tools you create.
What you'll do
In this role, you will architect and evolve Cartesia's database platforms to support a scale of 100x or more while maintaining high standards for uptime, latency, and correctness. You will design data storage architectures that seamlessly operate across various environments, including AWS, GCP, and on-premise infrastructures. Your work will empower engineers and non-engineers alike with easy and secure access to database tools, enhancing productivity across the organization.
You will collaborate closely with product and engineering teams to ensure that the database systems align with the overall goals of the company. Your responsibilities will include implementing data governance policies, optimizing database performance, and ensuring data integrity. You will also be involved in troubleshooting and resolving any database-related issues that arise, ensuring that the systems remain robust and reliable.
What we offer
At Cartesia, we foster a culture of collaboration and innovation — you will have the opportunity to work alongside a talented team of engineers and researchers who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of AI technology. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. You will be part of a mission-driven company that is dedicated to building the next generation of AI, and your contributions will have a direct impact on our success.
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