Software Engineer (AI Agent)
TLDR
Take ownership of AI Agent architecture, developing formulation and search agents while mentoring junior engineers and innovating in backend services.
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Design and implement robust backend solutions in Python using a three-layer architecture (Main Agent, Skills, and Search APIs).
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Own the entire development cycle of Formulation Agents, from structured data extraction (patents/literature) to mechanistic reasoning and "functional blueprint" generation.
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Address Out-of-Distribution (OOD) issues, reduce hallucinations through expert knowledge engineering, and ensure high-performance execution of complex agentic chains.
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Develop and maintain modular "Skills" and agentic search tools, ensuring they are optimized for complex scientific querying.
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Work closely with Material & Formulation Experts, Frontend Engineers, and Product Managers to align product roadmaps.
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Diagnose issues in agent reasoning or data pipelines, implementing long-term fixes to prevent regressions in AI performance.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
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Strong understanding of AI Orchestration frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LangGraph, or CrewAI) and LLM API integration.
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Basic proficiency in Vue.js or modern frontend frameworks to facilitate full-stack collaboration and UI-to-Agent state management.
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Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
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Familiarity with SQL/NoSQL databases.
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Demonstrated ability to independently lead AI-centric projects from concept to deployment.
Preferred Qualifications
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Familiarity with the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and building modular "Skill" tools for AI agents.
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Familiarity with Agent technical stack, e.g., agentic search, context engineering, etc.
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Proficient in Python, and Familarity with vibe coding, e.g., Claude code.
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Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
Patsnap is a SaaS platform that empowers organizations to leverage their Intellectual Property and Research & Development productivity. Our innovative solution utilizes AI to streamline collaboration among IP and R&D teams throughout the entire innovation lifecycle, making it easier for them to develop market-ready products. With a global clientele of over 12,000 companies, Patsnap is redefining how organizations approach innovation in a data-driven world.
- Founded
- Founded 2007
- Employees
- 500+ employees
- Industry
- Internet Software & Services
- Total raised
- $350M raised