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Software Engineer, Staff: Applied AI, Science & Engineering
Menlo Ventures PortfolioNew York, NY · full time · Senior
$405,000 – $485,000
Listed on Menlo Ventures Portfolio’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
This role builds software systems that enable Claude to perform real research and engineering work alongside scientists and engineers on problems in energy, materials, and hardware design. You'll prototype with domain experts, integrate scientific computing tools, design evaluations, and ship pilots—combining deep technical work with direct collaboration to turn fuzzy problems into verifiable solutions.
Our summary, not Menlo Ventures Portfolio’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- 8+ years of software engineering experience
- Experience building systems with large language models including agents or tool use
- Experience working on technical problems in science or engineering fields
- Track record of zero-to-one work in startup or startup-like environments
- Ability to work directly with expert users and understand their workflows
- Good judgment about what can and cannot be verified
- Clear communication with researchers, engineers, and external partners
Nice to have
- Advanced degree or research experience in a physical science or engineering field
- Hands-on experience with scientific computing, simulation, numerical methods, or optimization
- Experience in industrial R&D, national labs, or deep-tech companies in energy, materials, or hardware
- Experience building alongside customers or technical partners in forward-deployed or solutions engineering roles
- Experience with ML research, RL environments, or evaluation design