Software Engineer, AI
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Location: Palo Alto, CA 94303
Description:
About the Team & Role:
We're building Rubrik Annapurna, a managed RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) platform that enables enterprises to securely connect their data with Large Language Models. Our team operates at the intersection of AI, distributed systems, and enterprise security, creating solutions that make it simple for organizations to build production-grade AI applications.
As a member of the Annapurna team, you'll work with cutting-edge AI technologies while solving complex challenges in scaling, security, and performance. We're a collaborative team passionate about pushing the boundaries of what's possible with enterprise AI infrastructure.
What You'll Do:
Experience You'll Need:
You are passionate about delivering generative AI products by working with complex distributed systems that serve business and enterprise customers.
The minimum and maximum base salaries for this role are posted below; additionally, the role is eligible for bonus potential, equity and benefits. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the role based on U.S. location. Within the range, the salary offered will be determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US Pay Range
$152,400-$228,700 USD
Join Us in Securing the World's Data
Rubrik (NYSE: RBRK) is on a mission to secure the world's data. With Zero Trust Data Security, we help organizations achieve business resilience against cyberattacks, malicious insiders, and operational disruptions. Rubrik Security Cloud, powered by machine learning, secures data across enterprise, cloud, and SaaS applications. We help organizations uphold data integrity, deliver data availability that withstands adverse conditions, continuously monitor data risks and threats, and restore businesses with their data when infrastructure is attacked.
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Inclusion @ Rubrik
At Rubrik, we are dedicated to fostering a culture where people from all backgrounds are valued, feel they belong, and believe they can succeed. Our commitment to inclusion is at the heart of our mission to secure the world's data.
Our goal is to hire and promote the best talent, regardless of background. We continually review our hiring practices to ensure fairness and strive to create an environment where every employee has equal access to opportunities for growth and excellence. We believe in empowering everyone to bring their authentic selves to work and achieve their fullest potential.
Our inclusion strategy focuses on three core areas of our business and culture:
Rubrik is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Rubrik provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Rubrik complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact us at hr@rubrik.com if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
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We're building Rubrik Annapurna, a managed RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) platform that enables enterprises to securely connect their data with Large Language Models. Our team operates at the intersection of AI, distributed systems, and enterprise security, creating solutions that make it simple for organizations to build production-grade AI applications.
As a member of the Annapurna team, you'll work with cutting-edge AI technologies while solving complex challenges in scaling, security, and performance. We're a collaborative team passionate about pushing the boundaries of what's possible with enterprise AI infrastructure.
What You'll Do:
- Build advanced generative AI systems:
- Design systems leveraging state-of-the-art language and multimodal models
- Create intelligent model orchestration layers across different providers
- Implement specialized fine-tuning pipelines for enterprise use cases
- Build evaluation frameworks for model performance and output quality
- Develop sophisticated RAG infrastructure:
- Design efficient document processing and chunking pipelines
- Create intelligent context retrieval mechanisms
- Optimize embedding generation and vector search systems
- Build adaptive systems that learn from user interactions
- Architect scalable AI platforms:
- Implement hybrid architectures combining different types of models
- Build multimodal pipelines for processing images, PDFs, and rich documents
- Create intelligent routing and caching systems
- Develop comprehensive monitoring and observability solutions
- Drive innovation:
- Design autonomous agentic systems for complex tasks
- Build novel architectures combining different model types
- Create developer-friendly APIs and SDKs
- Implement sophisticated evaluation frameworks
Experience You'll Need:
You are passionate about delivering generative AI products by working with complex distributed systems that serve business and enterprise customers.
- BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or in any related field
- Experience building systems with large language models
- Understanding of different model architectures and their trade-offs
- Background in fine-tuning and optimizing models
- Familiarity with multimodal AI systems
- Knowledge of modern AI frameworks like LangChain or LlamaIndex
- Ability to stay up to date on the state of the art in generative AI
- Strong interest and ability to learn new technologies
The minimum and maximum base salaries for this role are posted below; additionally, the role is eligible for bonus potential, equity and benefits. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the role based on U.S. location. Within the range, the salary offered will be determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US Pay Range
$152,400-$228,700 USD
Join Us in Securing the World's Data
Rubrik (NYSE: RBRK) is on a mission to secure the world's data. With Zero Trust Data Security, we help organizations achieve business resilience against cyberattacks, malicious insiders, and operational disruptions. Rubrik Security Cloud, powered by machine learning, secures data across enterprise, cloud, and SaaS applications. We help organizations uphold data integrity, deliver data availability that withstands adverse conditions, continuously monitor data risks and threats, and restore businesses with their data when infrastructure is attacked.
Linkedin | X (formerly Twitter) | Instagram | Rubrik.com
Inclusion @ Rubrik
At Rubrik, we are dedicated to fostering a culture where people from all backgrounds are valued, feel they belong, and believe they can succeed. Our commitment to inclusion is at the heart of our mission to secure the world's data.
Our goal is to hire and promote the best talent, regardless of background. We continually review our hiring practices to ensure fairness and strive to create an environment where every employee has equal access to opportunities for growth and excellence. We believe in empowering everyone to bring their authentic selves to work and achieve their fullest potential.
Our inclusion strategy focuses on three core areas of our business and culture:
- Our Company: We are committed to building a merit-based organization that offers equal access to growth and success for all employees globally. Your potential is limitless here.
- Our Culture: We strive to create an inclusive atmosphere where individuals from all backgrounds feel a strong sense of belonging, can thrive, and do their best work. Your contributions help us innovate and break boundaries.
- Our Communities: We are dedicated to expanding our engagement with the communities we operate in, creating opportunities for underrepresented talent and driving greater innovation for our clients. Your impact extends beyond Rubrik, contributing to safer and stronger communities.
Rubrik is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Rubrik provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Rubrik complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact us at hr@rubrik.com if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
EEO IS THE LAW
NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER FEDERAL LABOR LAWS