Senior Software Engineer, Agent Platform

About LiveKit

LiveKit builds open-source APIs powering the future of computing. We are a company of engineers building innovative software stacks for other engineers, with a focus on real-time communication and emerging technologies like agentic computing.

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about shaping the future of AI and technology? We're seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer to join our Agent Platform team. This is your chance to work on groundbreaking innovations in agentic computing, contributing to the development of the software stack that will drive the next wave of technological advancement. You'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on how agents are deployed, managed, and scaled globally.

What You'll Do

• Develop the core platform for hosting agents at scale
• Build resilient, distributed systems to deploy agents across global data centers
• Create end-to-end tooling for seamless management and orchestration of hosted agents
• Work with modern technologies including Go, Kubernetes, Firecracker, Docker, and Buildkitd
• Contribute to open-source projects alongside world-class engineers
• Tackle complex technical challenges in containerization and infrastructure

Who You Are

• Obsessed with crafting code that is fast, reliable, and practical for solving real problems
• Known as the go-to person for tackling tough technical problems
• Skilled in containerization platforms and orchestration
• Well-versed in security challenges associated with executing untrusted code
• Experienced in designing and maintaining distributed systems at scale
• Capable of digging into low-level details to solve complex infrastructure problems
• A fast learner who frequently picks up new languages and tools
• Able to clearly explain complex technical concepts to others and work collaboratively
• Driven to build and ship fast without sacrificing quality

Why Join LiveKit

• Build something truly impactful to the world in the AI and agentic computing space
• Contribute to open-source technology alongside world-class engineers
• Competitive salary and equity package commensurate with experience
• 100% remote—work from anywhere in the world
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• Flexible vacation policy supporting work-life balance
• Equal opportunity employer with commitment to diversity and inclusion

The best way to impress us is with thoughtful Issues and Pull Requests on our GitHub repositories. If you're a talented engineer passionate about infrastructure, distributed systems, and the future of AI, we'd love to hear from you.

💰 Compensation not publicly listed. Market estimate for similar roles: from $120K, varying by experience and location.