SandboxAQ is a high-growth company delivering AI solutions that address some of the world's greatest challenges. The company’s Large Quantitative Models (LQMs) power advances in life sciences, financial services, navigation, cybersecurity, and other sectors.
We are a global team that is tech-focused and includes experts in AI, chemistry, cybersecurity, physics, mathematics, medicine, engineering, and other specialties. The company emerged from Alphabet Inc. as an independent, growth capital-backed company in 2022, funded by leading investors and supported by a braintrust of industry leaders.
At SandboxAQ, we’ve cultivated an environment that encourages creativity, collaboration, and impact. By investing deeply in our people, we’re building a thriving, global workforce poised to tackle the world's epic challenges. Join us to advance your career in pursuit of an inspiring mission, in a community of like-minded people who value entrepreneurialism, ownership, and transformative impact.
About The Role
The SandboxAQ team is looking for a systems engineer to help develop and implement the next generation of cybersecurity systems. A successful candidate will be comfortable owning software projects in systems security, data analysis, or static analysis. They will be part of a team of diverse cryptographers and engineers, where they will play a key role in efficient and effective enablement of the cutting-edge technologies being developed by our research & development team.
What You’ll Do
- Collaborate with team members and stakeholders, including Product and customers, to define, design, and implement new features, including greenfield projects.
- Design and create applications, command-line interfaces, APIs, and perform data analysis pipelines.
- Deliver automated tests and documentation to support the adoption of these interfaces.
- Write technical design documents and hold reviews.
- Support other developers to help them grow in skill and knowledge.
- Regularly evaluate the quality of the product you create and the code you write to ensure continued advancement of your technical skills in an environment that looks to expand them.
About You
- Drive innovative software solutions through extensive experience (8+ years preferred, minimum 5) in building, deploying, and maintaining complex software projects and data pipelines.
- Demonstrate mastery across multiple languages, with required expertise in a system language (C/C++/Rust), and fluency in a higher level language (e.g., Python/Golang). Nice to have: knowledge of the JVM and its languages (Java/Kotlin…).
- Lead systems development initiatives with deep knowledge of operating systems. Nice to have: experience with system administration and DevOps.
- Hold an MSc in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent, with proven ability to apply academic foundations to real-world challenges.
- Excel at bridging business and technology through strong analytical thinking and outstanding communication skills, consistently delivering solutions that align with organizational goals.
- Thrive in collaborative environments where technical excellence meets practical problem solving.
- Bring valuable experience in computer security, with enthusiasm to deepen your expertise in cryptography and Public Key Infrastructure.
Our Current Stack
- Clients (tracers, scanners): OCaml, Java, C++, Rust, Go.
- Platform: Kotlin,
- Tooling: GitHub, Bazel, Docker, Google Cloud, AWS.
- Best practices: code reviews, linters, tests, CI/CD.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is expected to be $150k - $256k per year. Our salary ranges are determined by role and level. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This role may be eligible for annual discretionary bonuses and equity.
We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where we have zero tolerance for discrimination. We invest in our employees' personal and professional growth. Once you work with us, you can’t go back to normalcy because great breakthroughs come from great teams and we are the best in AI and quantum technology.
We offer competitive salaries, stock options depending on employment type, generous learning opportunities, medical/dental/vision, family planning/fertility, PTO (summer and winter breaks), financial wellness resources, 401(k) plans, and more.
Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.
Accommodations: We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in job application procedures for open roles. If you need such an accommodation, please let a member of our Recruiting team know.
Similar Jobs
.png)
What you need to know about the Boston Tech Scene
Key Facts About Boston Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 269,000; 9.4% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: Thermo Fisher Scientific, Toast, Klaviyo, HubSpot, DraftKings
- Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, biotechnology, robotics, software, aerospace
- Funding Landscape: $15.7 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
- Notable Investors: Summit Partners, Volition Capital, Bain Capital Ventures, MassVentures, Highland Capital Partners
- Research Centers and Universities: MIT, Harvard University, Boston College, Tufts University, Boston University, Northeastern University, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, National Bureau of Economic Research, Broad Institute, Lowell Center for Space Science & Technology, National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories
