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Livekit

Senior Software Engineer, Agent Platform

Livekit · Seed · Website

Role Details

Location
Remote, U.S
Salary (est. USD)
~$119K - $187K (est. USD)

Estimated based on role seniority, company stage (Seed), and industry benchmarks. Actual compensation may vary.

How is this calculated?
Seniority band Senior / Lead
Base range $140K – $220K
Stage adjustment Seed (−15%)
Adjusted range $119K – $187K

Based on Web3 & AI industry compensation data. Seniority is inferred from role title keywords. Company stage affects ranges: early-stage (−15%), late-stage/public (+10%).

Department
Engineering
Type
Full-time
Vertical
AI

Job Description

At LiveKit, we build open-source APIs to power the future of computing. We are a company of engineers building software stacks for other engineers.

You'll thrive at LiveKit if you:

  • obsess with crafting code that is fast, reliable and practical for the problem

  • are known as the go-to person for tackling tough technical problems

  • work hard and can both build and ship fast

  • can clearly explain complex technical concepts to others

  • are a fast learner, frequently picking up new languages and tools

The best way to impress us is with thoughtful Issues and/or PRs on our Github repos 😊

About this role:

Are you passionate about shaping the future of AI and technology? We’re looking for a talented engineer to join the 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. If you're eager to make a lasting impact, we want to hear from you!

What You'll Do

  • Develop the core platform for hosting agents.

  • Build resilient systems to deploy agents across global data centers.

  • Create end-to-end tooling for seamless management of hosted agents.

  • Work with Go, Kubernetes, Firecracker, Docker, Buildkitd and similar technologies.

Who you are

  • Skilled in containerization platforms

  • Well versed in security challenges with executing untrusted code

  • Experienced in designing and maintaining distributed systems

  • Capable of digging into low-level details to solve complex problems

Our Commitments to You

We offer

  • An opportunity to build something truly impactful to the world

  • Contribute to open source alongside world-class engineers

  • Competitive salary and equity package

  • Work anywhere in the world

  • Health, dental, and vision benefits

  • Flexible vacation policy

LiveKit is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact recruiting@livekit.io.

About Livekit

Open-source voice, video, and physical AI framework. Powers OpenAI ChatGPT Voice Mode.

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