Software Engineer
Dialogue
Los Angeles, CA · $140k–$205k a year · Posted October 16, 2026
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About the job
Overview
Dialogue AI is building the future of customer research. Our platform brings together AI agents to help create studies, conduct interviews, and extract meaningful insights -- enabling teams to understand their customers faster and more effectively than traditional methods.
As a Software Engineer, you will work across product, infrastructure, and AI to deliver a customer-first product you can be proud of. You will collaborate directly with a founding team from leading tech companies and universities, shaping both the product and the culture as we scale.
https://www.dialogueai.com
Requirements
- Ability to work across the entire stack, including frontend, backend, and AI
- Use modern AI tools (e.g., Claude Code, Codex) and be able to adapt quickly
- Self-motivated, career driven, and ready to take on outsized responsibility
- Strong customer focus with a product and design mindset
- Clear and effective communication skills
- Bonus: experience with AI/ML development
- Open to candidates of all experience levels
Role Impact
This role is critical to shaping the foundation of Dialogue AI. You will take on significant product ownership and help define the team’s culture from day one. It’s a rare opportunity to work at the forefront of AI while accelerating your growth and career trajectory, alongside a team from top companies and with the support of top investors.