
About Pinecone
The vector database powering AI applications
Key Highlights
- Headquartered in Civic Center, New York, NY
- $138 million raised in Series A funding
- 201-500 employees dedicated to AI and machine learning
- Upcoming 2024 'breakthrough' release for enhanced capabilities
Pinecone is a leading vector database company headquartered in Civic Center, New York, specializing in high-performance vector search applications for AI and machine learning. With $138 million in funding from investors like Coatue Management and a growing customer base, Pinecone enables developers ...
🎁 Benefits
Pinecone offers competitive company stock options, flexible PTO, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, as well as paid parental leave. Empl...
🌟 Culture
Pinecone fosters a culture centered around innovation in AI and machine learning, focusing on the development of scalable vector database solutions. T...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Pinecone is hiring a Senior Software Engineer for their Experience Platform Team to build foundational product systems that scale with rapid growth. You'll work with TypeScript and Rust to enhance user experience and system performance. This role requires strong engineering skills and a passion for building scalable systems.
Job Description
Who you are
You have 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on building scalable systems. Your expertise in TypeScript and Rust allows you to contribute effectively to both backend and frontend development, ensuring a seamless user experience. You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with product and design teams to identify user needs and deliver impactful solutions.
You possess a deep understanding of data and server architecture, and you are comfortable diving into metering and data pipelines to enhance scalability and reliability. Your experience with API design and UI development equips you to tackle a wide range of challenges, from authentication to observability and usage metering. You are passionate about creating high-leverage platform capabilities that accelerate product development and user acquisition.
Desirable
Experience with cloud-based systems and familiarity with modern development practices will set you apart. If you have a background in AI applications or vector databases, that would be a significant plus. You are eager to learn and adapt, continuously seeking ways to improve both your skills and the products you work on.
What you'll do
As a Senior Software Engineer on the Experience Platform Team, you will take ownership of delivering exceptional user experiences through foundational product systems. You will collaborate with a small, dedicated team to design and implement scalable solutions that meet the needs of Pinecone's diverse customer base. Your responsibilities will include enhancing data pipelines, optimizing server architecture, and ensuring the reliability and performance of the platform.
You will work closely with product managers and designers to translate user requirements into technical specifications, ensuring that the right features are built at the right time. Your role will involve writing clean, maintainable code and participating in code reviews to uphold high standards of quality. You will also engage in troubleshooting and debugging to resolve issues that arise in production, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.
What we offer
Pinecone offers a dynamic work environment where innovation is encouraged, and your contributions will have a direct impact on the company's success. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in the AI space, collaborating with a talented team that values creativity and problem-solving. We provide competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. Join us in our mission to make AI knowledgeable and help shape the future of technology.
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