Hybrid Software Engineer – Model Developer Ecosystem

at Baseten

• Job title: Software Engineer – Model Developer Ecosystem
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $185,000 - $250,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Open Source
• Location requirements: Hybrid, San Francisco, United States

About the role

• Software Engineer contributing to model library and ecosystem for AI applications at Baseten. Engaging with developers and creating educational content to facilitate model discovery.

Responsibilities

• Own the developer-facing narrative for the model library: guides, tutorials, demos, and reference content that help developers choose the right model for the job.
• Build and nurture both sides of the model ecosystem
• Develop evaluation frameworks and use-case-specific criteria that go beyond benchmark scores to reflect real-world developer needs.
• Create community programs, events, and education initiatives that establish Baseten as the destination for model discovery and selection.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, engineering, and marketing to translate developer feedback into product improvements.
• Represent Baseten externally at conferences, meetups, and community events.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience as a developer — you can write code, read a diff, and engage credibly with engineers about technical tradeoffs.
• Proven track record in developer relations, developer education, or technical content at a developer tools or infrastructure company.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; you can explain complex technical concepts clearly to a range of audiences.
• Experience building or contributing to developer communities, ecosystems, or open source projects.
• Genuine curiosity about the AI/ML model landscape — you follow model releases, understand capability tradeoffs, and care about practical applications over hype.
• Comfort with ambiguity and a bias toward ownership; this is a new initiative and you'll help define what success looks like.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including meaningful equity.
• 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee and dependents
• Generous PTO policy including company wide Winter Break (our offices are closed from Christmas Eve to New Year's Day!)
• Paid parental leave
• Company-facilitated 401(k)
• Exposure to a variety of ML startups, offering unparalleled learning and networking opportunities.