[Remote] Staff Engineer (Agentic AI & Data)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Zuma is pioneering the future of agentic AI, focusing on transforming the rental market experience for consumers and property managers. The Staff Engineer will shape the technical foundation of an AI platform that executes human workflows autonomously, influencing the evolution of the property management industry.ResponsibilitiesLeading critical system rewrites to transform our architecture into a highly scalable foundationWorking closely with our product team to translate customer needs into technical solutionsArchitecting and building advanced systems for our LLM-based AI leasing agentCreating intelligent configuration interfaces that allow our AI to adapt to customer needsDesigning and implementing integration frameworks connecting our AI with customer systemsEstablishing modern engineering practices and infrastructure for an AI-first productImplementing robust analytics to measure and improve our AI's effectivenessLeading the development of innovative features that push the boundaries of AI in real estateMentoring engineers and elevating the team's capabilities with LLM technologiesSkills5+ years of experience in full stack software developmentStrong expertise in both frontend (React, TypeScript) and backend (Node.js) developmentExperience working with LLMs or AI systems at scale is highly valuableProven track record of building scalable, production-grade systemsStrong understanding of API development, system architecture, and cloud infrastructureExcellent communication skills and experience collaborating across time zonesAbility to balance technical innovation with pragmatic deliveryStartup experience and comfort with ambiguityEducation RequirementsBachelor's or master's degree in computer science or a related fieldBenefitsGreat health insurance, dental, and vision.Gym and workspace stipends.Computer and workspace enhancements.Unlimited PTO.Company off-sites with the team.Opportunity to play a critical role in building the foundations of the company and Engineering culture.Company OverviewKelsey by Zuma is the AI leasing assistant built for the multifamily resident lifecycle. It was founded in 2020, and is headquartered in Santa Monica, California, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://getzuma.com.Company H1B SponsorshipZuma ⚡ has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.