Software Engineer, AI SDK at Vercel

This role is ideal for a seasoned TypeScript engineer (5+ years experience) who thrives at the intersection of developer experience (DX) and AI. You should have

Work type: remote

Location: Hybrid - San Francisco, New York City

Salary: $196,000 – $294,000/yr

Type: Full-time

Summary

This role is ideal for a seasoned TypeScript engineer (5+ years experience) who thrives at the intersection of developer experience (DX) and AI. You should have a deep background in building libraries or tools for other developers and a track record of contributing to open-source ecosystems. This isn't just about building apps; it’s about building the infrastructure that powers thousands of other AI applications. The compensation is highly competitive, starting at $196k with a ceiling near $300k, plus equity. While there is a hybrid core in SF and NYC (Monday, Tuesday, Friday), the role offers true remote flexibility for those living outside commuting distance. You’ll be working at the center of the "AI-native web," giving you massive influence over how the industry explores LLMs and agentic workflows. **You might be a good fit if you...** * Have a portfolio of open-source contributions or experience maintaining public SDKs. * Are obsessed with writing clean, high-performance TypeScript code that makes complex APIs feel simple. * Want to move beyond "using" AI and start "architecting" how developers interact with LLMs. * Prefer a "just ship things" culture with high autonomy and cross-functional collaboration.

Job Description

## About Vercel:

Vercel gives developers the tools and cloud infrastructure to build, scale, and secure a faster, more personalized web. As the team behind v0, Next.js, and AI SDK, Vercel helps customers like Ramp, Supreme, PayPal, and Under Armour build for the AI-native web.

Our mission is to enable the world to ship the best products. That starts with creating a place where everyone can do their best work. Whether you're building on our platform, supporting our customers, or shaping our story: You can just ship things.

## About the Role:

As a member of the AI SDK Team, you will be responsible for developing and enhancing our TypeScript toolkit for building AI-native products and agents. You will collaborate closely with a remote and distributed team of talented engineers to create a best-in-class SDK that enables millions of developers worldwide to build AI-powered applications.

If you’re based within a pre-determined commuting distance of one of our offices (SF, NY, London, or Berlin), the role includes in-office anchor days on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday. If you're located beyond that distance, the role is fully remote. For location-specific details, please connect with our recruiting team.

## What You Will Do:

Contribute to the design, implementation, and maintenance of the AI SDK, ensuring it meets high-performance standards and integrates seamlessly with our deployment platform.

Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code. Conduct comprehensive testing to ensure the reliability and stability of the SDK.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and infrastructure experts, to address challenges and deliver exceptional results.

Engage with the open-source community, participate in discussions, and contribute to related projects, aligning with Vercel's commitment to giving back to the developer community.

Actively gather feedback from developers and users, and use it to drive continuous improvement and innovation in the AI SDK.

## About You:

You have at least 5+ years of relevant experience

Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and experience with modern frontend development tools

Experience contributing to or participating in open source projects

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment

## Benefits:

Competitive compensation package, including equity.

Inclusive Healthcare Package.

Learn and Grow - we provide mentorship and send you to events that help you build your network and skills.

Flexible Time Off.

We will provide you the gear you need to do your role, and a WFH budget for you to outfit your space as needed.

The San Francisco, CA base pay range for this role is $196,000-$294,000. Actual salary will be based on job-related skills, experience, and location. Compensation outside of San Francisco may be adjusted based on employee location. The total compensation package may include benefits, equity-based compensation, and eligibility for a company bonus or variable pay program depending on the role. Your recruiter can share more details during the hiring process.

View this job on nocollar jobs