Software Applications Developer

Ideogram’s mission is to make world-class design accessible to everyone, multiplying human creativity. We build proprietary generative media models and AI native creative workflows, tackling unsolved challenges in graphic design. Our team includes builders with a track record of technology breakthroughs including early research in Diffusion Models, Google’s Imagen, and Imagen Video. We care about design, taste, and craft as much as research and engineering – shipping experiences that creatives actually love.
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As a Software Engineer at Ideogram, you'll build the products that put generative AI directly into the hands of creators, and build the infrastructure that will allow us to accelerate model development. You'll work across the entire stack, from crafting delightful user experiences to optimizing backend systems that serve millions, with a relentless focus on shipping features that users love. We're looking for someone who combines product instinct with strong technical ownership, user empathy, and the ability to move fast in an evolving AI landscape.

Product & AI Mindset
Deep curiosity about generative AI and genuine excitement about its potential to empower creators
Ability to navigate ambiguity and turn open-ended problems into concrete technical direction
Bridging the gap between product intent and technical reality
Helping others get value from AI tools without overengineering
AI-Native Software Engineer
Experience building and shipping software with real user impact
Comfortable working across frontend and backend systems
Familiarity with cloud infrastructure and modern web technologies
Can design APIs and data models that support evolving product needs
Use AI-native engineering tools (e.g., You ship incremental value and iterate based on real user feedback
Can explain technical concepts to both engineers and non-technical stakeholders
Pushes for quality through constructive code review and collaboration
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, related field, or equivalent practical experience

We primarily use React and Python. Experience integrating ML models into production applications (inference, prompt engineering, fine-tuning workflows)
Track record of shipping consumer-facing AI products or features
Contributions to design systems, component libraries, or developer tooling
Everyone at Ideogram rolls up their sleeves to make our products and our customers successful. Competitive compensation and equity designed to recognize the value and impact of your contributions to Ideogram’s success.

4 weeks of vacation to recharge and explore.

Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage starting on day one.

Steps from Union Station and the PATH, with daily in-office lunches and dinners.

Autonomy to explore and experiment — whether you’re testing new ideas, running large-scale experiments, or diving into research, you’ll have access to compute/resources you need when there’s a clear business or creative use case.