Software Development Engineer

About GoodParty.org

GoodParty.org is using AI to transform democracy by empowering Independent candidates to run for office. Empowering Independents to run, win & serve. In 2025, GoodParty.org empowered 10,000+ candidates into local offices across the US. It was founded in 2019, and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees.

What You'll Do

• Assist in the design and implementation of human-in-the-loop AI applications that leverage large language models (LLMs), vector databases, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) techniques.
• Build your skills with React, NextJS, DataBricks, Python, and Postgres to enhance our existing open-source products on AWS.
• Rapidly learn new domains and apply AI and machine learning methods to enhance campaign and civic technology products.
• Conduct structured experimentation to diagnose problems, validate solutions, and communicate findings effectively.
• Evaluate emerging AI frameworks and tools (including MCP and agentic systems) for integration into production environments.
• Initially reports to the CTO.

What We're Looking For

• 1-3 years of experience in software development.
• Strong technical training in computer science or engineering.
• Demonstrated passion for LLM integration in web, mobile, and backend systems.
• Experience with prompt engineering, RAG workflows, and agentic AI systems.
• Practical experience as an intern or junior engineer using scrum and github.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure.
• Commitment to responsible and ethical AI development.
• Awareness of model limitations, bias, and performance considerations.
• Effective collaboration skills to work cross-functionally.
• Ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience building or scaling AI functions in prior roles.
• Experience as a full stack developer with React, NextJS, DataBricks, Python, and Postgres.
• Demonstrated domain expertise by achievement of a relevant secondary degree.
• Prior experience as a contributor to an open-source project.
• Experience studying, working, or volunteering in politics, civics, or democracy reform.

Benefits

• 100% coverage of health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents.
• Unlimited PTO (sick and vacation) policy.
• 401(k) program available so you can contribute toward retirement savings (no employer match).
• Individual learning & development budget to fund your growth.
• Workspace setup stipend.
• $50/month to help with your internet and other expenses.