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[/company/ode](/company/ode)[Ode](/company/ode)
# Staff Software Engineer (SF) at Ode

Department: Engineering

Compensation

$275,000 – $400,000/yr

**Setup**
: Hybrid

**Location**
: San Francisco, California

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: lead/mgmt

**Posted**
: Sep 26, 2026

## Description

Ode is hiring an Applied AI Engineering Lead to work on a small team building AI products for clients. The role combines end-to-end technical ownership with substantial individual-contributor work: roughly 75% coding and 25% client-facing technical work. Candidates should have 8+ years of engineering experience, a strong interest in applying software engineering fundamentals to AI systems, and the ability to work with senior technical stakeholders. The position is based in San Francisco or San Jose, California, with a four-days-in-person, Friday-remote work arrangement, and includes medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other benefits.

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