Software Engineer, Agentic AI

Tulip Interfaces • Somerville, MA

10h • $100,000 - $150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Tulip, a leader in AI-native frontline operations, is seeking a Software Engineer specializing in Agentic AI. This role involves developing composable, connected apps powered by embedded AI to transform industrial environments. Tulip, a spinoff from MIT, is headquartered in Somerville, MA, and has a global presence. The company has received recognition as a World Economic Forum Global Innovator, a Deloitte Technology Fast award winner, and has been named one of Energage’s Top Workplaces USA and Built In Boston’s “Best Places to Work.” The ideal candidate is a builder with a product mindset, empathy for end-users, and a deep curiosity for AI agentic patterns. They should be comfortable working across a large technology stack and thrive in a fast-paced environment shaping the future of AI in industrial settings.

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of software engineering experience, ideally at a SaaS or enterprise software company
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript
• Hands-on experience integrating LLM APIs (e.g., Anthropic, OpenAI), including streaming responses and structured outputs
• Working knowledge of agentic patterns: MCP, tool invocation, and multi-step reasoning
• Familiarity with API design and RESTful service integration
• Proficiency in unit and integration testing, debugging, and code quality practices

Nice To Haves

• ReactJS experience

Responsibilities

• Design and build AI agentic features that integrate with existing product capabilities and deliver meaningful user experiences
• Write clean, well-tested, and maintainable TypeScript code across the stack
• Evaluate, integrate, and extend LLM-based components including tool invocation, structured outputs, and multi-step reasoning flows
• Collaborate with Product and Design to translate user needs into technical requirements and system designs
• Debug, troubleshoot, and continuously improve the reliability and performance of agentic systems
• Contribute to technical documentation and share findings across the team to raise collective understanding of AI patterns

Benefits

• Direct impact on product and culture
• Company equity
• Competitive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Life Insurance, AD&D, FSA, Commuter Benefits, Parental Leave, and 401(K)
• Flexible work schedule
• Unlimited vacation policy
• Virtual company events and happy hours
• Fitness subsidies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed