Sector: Virtualized broadband and video streaming/delivery solutions
Headquarters: San Jose, CA
Public status: Public (NASDAQ: HLIT)
Employee count: ~1,700
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Broadband network virtualization and large-scale video streaming/broadcast distribution.
Founded
1988
Industry
Video streaming / Broadband networking
Funding Track Record
Last funding reported on company snapshot- 2023-12-21
Listed as last_funding_date in company snapshot
Investor Signal
“Publicly traded (NASDAQ: HLIT)”
Founders
What we do
Join the Team
Software Engineer
On-SitePalo Alto, US
On-Site • Palo Alto, US
About Us
Harmonic is a startup building the world’s most advanced mathematical reasoning engine, recently achieving Gold Medal-level performance on the 2025 International Math Olympiad (IMO). Backed by some of the world's most prominent investors, we are intentionally scaling our elite technical team.
We are looking for a talented Software Engineer to bridge the gap between our AI research and product development teams. This role involves working closely with research scientists to understand their discoveries and advancements in AI, and then applying this knowledge to develop robust, scalable software for real-world applications. The ideal candidate should be passionate about AI technology and experienced in software development.
Key Responsibilities
Teeming tracks opportunities at over 24,000 AI startups, then works with you to find (and land) the one you'll love.
DevOps Engineer
Full-timeJerusalem
Full-time • Jerusalem
AI Researcher
InternshipRotterdam, NL
Internship • Rotterdam, NL
Technical Writer
Part-timeMunich, DE
Part-time • Munich, DE
Technical Writer
Part-timeManchester, GB
Part-time • Manchester, GB
Machine Learning Engineer
Part-timeManchester, GB
Part-time • Manchester, GB
Backend Developer
Part-timeHamburg, DE
Part-time • Hamburg, DE
Collaborate with AI research scientists to understand and implement state-of-the-art AI algorithms.
Develop and maintain software that incorporates AI technologies into practical applications and products.
Ensure the scalability, efficiency, and reliability of software systems.
Participate in the entire software development lifecycle, including requirement analysis, design, coding, testing, reviewing, deployment, and support.
Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
Stay updated with the latest trends in software engineering and AI technologies.
Support the development of a user facing AI product.
Work cross-functionally with product managers, designers, and other engineering teams to deliver high-quality products.
Requirements
BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
2+ years of relevant industry experience.
Software development skills with proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C++).
Experience scaling and maintaining large scale distributed systems.
Experience in software engineering practices including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, and testing.
Familiarity with AI concepts and a keen interest in working with AI technologies.
Understanding of algorithms, data structures, and system design.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Preferred Qualifications
MS or PhD degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Prior experience in collaborating with research teams or in a research-driven environment.
Experience in developing products from concept to launch.
Knowledge of cloud platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
Experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).
What We Offer
Unlimited PTO
401(k) matching
100% employer-paid health, vision, and dental benefits for employees and 50% coverage for dependents. Harmonic offers varied health coverage options to select what is best for you and your family.
Health Savings Account (HSA) available for qualifying health plans
Learn more about what we are working on!
New York Times Exclusive: Is Math the Path to Chatbots That Don't Make Stuff Up?
Sequoia Capital Training Data Podcast: Why Vlad Tenev and Tudor Achim of Harmonic Think AI Is About to Change Math—and Why It Matters
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
