
About Ema
Empowering enterprises with universal AI agents
Key Highlights
- $61M raised in seed funding to develop AI technology
- Headquartered in SoMa, San Francisco, CA
- 21-100 employees, fostering a startup environment
- Configurable AI agents designed for various enterprise roles
Ema is a San Francisco-based startup focused on developing next-generation AI technology to empower employees across enterprises. With $61 million in funding, Ema aims to create configurable AI agents that take on repetitive tasks, enhancing productivity and creativity for their users. The company s...
🎁 Benefits
Ema offers competitive salaries, equity options, flexible PTO, and a remote-friendly work policy to support work-life balance. Employees also benefit ...
🌟 Culture
Ema promotes a culture of innovation and efficiency, focusing on leveraging AI to enhance human creativity. The company values adaptability, allowing ...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Ema is hiring a Principal Architect to lead the development of their AI-powered Search platform. You'll work with technologies like AWS and Elasticsearch to design and scale core systems. This role requires significant experience in architecture and engineering leadership.
Job Description
Who you are
You have extensive experience in software architecture and engineering leadership — you've successfully led teams in building scalable systems and have a deep understanding of AI solutions that enhance enterprise productivity. Your expertise in cloud technologies, particularly AWS, allows you to design robust architectures that support complex workflows. You are proficient in programming languages such as Python and Java, enabling you to contribute to the development of core systems directly. Your experience with data ingestion and integration platforms equips you to manage the flow of information across various applications and APIs effectively.
You thrive in collaborative environments where knowledge sharing and continuous learning are prioritized — you believe in empowering your team members and fostering a culture of innovation. Your strong communication skills enable you to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment across teams. You are passionate about leveraging AI to transform document-intensive workflows and are excited about the potential impact of your work on enterprise productivity.
What you'll do
As the Principal Architect at Ema, you will own the technical roadmap for the Search platform — this includes designing and scaling the core systems that power Ema’s AI solutions. You will lead the integration of various internal applications and partner teams, ensuring seamless data flow and functionality. Your role will involve setting the strategic direction for the Data Ingestion Platform, which is crucial for securely ingesting and transforming data from diverse sources such as documents, spreadsheets, and SaaS systems.
You will also be responsible for developing the Application Integration Platform, connecting Ema to numerous third-party APIs to enhance the capabilities of our agents across various platforms. Your leadership will be vital in shaping the architecture of the Search platform, enabling structured and efficient document workflows. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, driving the execution of ambitious goals and measuring success through real-world impact.
What we offer
Ema provides a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of AI technology, transforming how businesses approach repetitive tasks. You will be part of a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration, with a focus on delivering powerful AI solutions. We offer competitive compensation and the chance to make a significant impact in a stealth-mode startup backed by top-tier investors. Join us in redefining enterprise productivity through cutting-edge technology.
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