Senior Generalist Engineer
Quick answer
The Gates Foundation is hiring an in-office Senior Generalist Engineer in Seattle, WA, paying $203,100-$314,900, to design and build scalable AI systems and backend services for global public health initiatives.
- Role
- Senior Generalist Engineer
- Organization
- The Foundation (Gates Foundation)
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $203,100 - $314,900 USD
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
The role
The Institute for Disease Modeling at the Gates Foundation is seeking a senior generalist engineer to design and build agentic AI systems, retrieval pipelines, and backend services. This role involves collaborating with researchers to translate complex global health problems into scalable, reliable computational tools and production-grade systems. The position is a 36-month limited-term role focused on leveraging modern LLM frameworks and cloud infrastructure to support global development efforts.
What you'll do
- Design and build agentic AI systems and multi-step workflows using modern LLM frameworks.
- Operate and maintain scalable backend services and APIs for AI-driven applications.
- Develop AI evaluation pipelines and benchmarks to monitor production performance.
- Collaborate with researchers to translate domain problems into shippable software solutions.
- Harden AI prototypes into reliable production systems with observability and error handling.
What it takes
- 5+ years of experience building production-grade software.
- Proficiency in Python and AI-related libraries like PyTorch or Hugging Face.
- Hands-on experience with LLM applications, RAG, and agentic workflows.
- Strong background in cloud environments (Azure preferred) and data pipelines.
- Ability to make architectural trade-offs and mentor other engineers.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no premiums, generous paid time off, paid family leave, foundation-paid retirement contribution, regional holidays, and employee community engagement opportunities.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a remote or in-office position?
This position is based in Seattle, WA, and is an in-office role.
What is the compensation for this role?
The salary range for this position in Seattle is $203,100 to $314,900 USD, with new hire salaries typically falling between the minimum and the midpoint.
What kind of contract is this?
This is a 36-month limited-term position.
Are there specific education requirements?
A Bachelor’s degree in a technical field is required, though an advanced degree is considered a plus.
How to apply
Apply directly on The Foundation (Gates Foundation)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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