Software Engineer I, General

InstaLILY AI is an AI products and infrastructure company focused on enterprise AI execution. The Software Engineer I will develop the AI platform, implement new features with cross-functional teams, support customer deployments, and improve software quality, reliability, and engineering practices.

What you'll do:

• Develop InstaLILY’s AI platform and drive technical excellence throughout the organization
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (product, UI/UX, business development, growth) and key business stakeholders to design and implement new features and capabilities
• Partner with the Growth team during customer deployments: understand workflows, defend architectural decisions, and iterate on feedback
• Raise quality and reliability through comprehensive testing and CI/CD practices
• Build a rapport with the Lead Software Engineer and Head of Product while fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
• Collaborate with the product and design teams to deliver high-quality products that meet customer needs
• Stay up-to-date with the latest AI and software engineering trends and technologies

What they're looking for:

• * Bachelor's in CS, engineering, math, physics, or related: demonstrated ability matters more than credential
• * 0–1 years as a software engineer (strong candidates have shipped something with real users)
• * Strong fluency in at least one backend language (Python, TypeScript, or similar) and a modern web stack
• * AI-serious: you've built something with LLMs (a RAG system, an agent, a fine-tuned model, a real integration)
• * Strong communication: you can explain what you built and why you built it that way to non-technical audiences
• * Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
• * In-office availability**:** 5 days/week in our New York or San Francisco office
• * Production experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and CI/CD pipelines
• * AI-serious: you've built something with LLMs (a RAG system, an agent, a fine-tuned model, a real integration)

Benefits:

• Generous stock options awards, and refreshers for top performers
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• In-office Lunch reimbursement
• Wellbeing Stipend
• Generous Parental leave
• PTO
• 10 US Federal Holidays