Staff Software Engineer - AI Platform
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CaptivateIQ is hiring a Staff Software Engineer - AI Platform. This is a full-time hybrid role, based in Austin, Texas. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
CaptivateIQ is transforming the way companies plan, manage, and optimize sales performance. We started by revolutionizing incentive compensation management, and now we're expanding our platform to solve broader sales planning challenges. Recognized by industry analysts like Forrester and G2 and backed by top-tier investors, including Sequoia, ICONIQ, Accel, and Sapphire Ventures, we empower high-growth companies like Netflix, Figma, and Stripe with the flexibility and insights needed to drive revenue performance.
About the Role
CaptivateIQ is building AI capabilities that will transform how enterprises manage sales performance. We're looking for a **Staff Software Engineer** to set the technical strategy for our Agentic SDK team, an internal developer platform that enables product teams across the company to build AI-powered features.
This is a strategic technical leadership role with multi-year, multi-team scope. You'll define the architecture and technical direction for AI at CaptivateIQ, making decisions that have no clear answer and partnering with senior Engineering, Product, and Design leadership to shape our long-term vision. You'll be responsible for technical choices that affect the entire organization, from platform design to engineering-wide quality standards.
As the technical anchor on a small, high-impact team, you'll lead by influence across organizational boundaries. You'll drive alignment between product teams consuming the Agentic SDK and the platform capabilities we build. You'll establish the bar for engineering excellence and invest deeply in coaching P4 engineers toward staff-level impact.
This is a rare greenfield opportunity to define how AI gets built at a growing enterprise software company. You'll shape not just the technology, but the culture and practices that scale with the organization.
Job Location
The candidate selected for this opportunity must reside near one of the following locations:
Hybrid (in-office 3 days per week)
Austin, TX
Remote
Raleigh, NC
Nashville, TN
Toronto, Canada
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Staff Software Engineer - AI Platform position at CaptivateIQ?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to CaptivateIQ. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Is the Staff Software Engineer - AI Platform role at CaptivateIQ remote or in-office?
This is a hybrid role based in Austin, Texas. Expect a mix of in-office and remote days, with the specific cadence set by the hiring manager.
What does a Staff Software Engineer - AI Platform at CaptivateIQ earn?
CaptivateIQ has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Staff Software Engineer - AI Platform role at CaptivateIQ posted?
This role was posted on March 25, 2026 (85 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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