Software Engineer, Context Platform at Glean in Palo Alto, CA

Summary: Glean is a Work AI platform that enhances productivity through intelligent search and AI capabilities. The role involves building a context platform that integrates with various applications, focusing on SDKs, REST APIs, and developer tools to improve user experiences across multiple platforms. Responsibilities: - Design, build, and evolve SDKs and client libraries that developers use to integrate with Glean from their own applications and agent frameworks - Own and advance agent‑focused tooling and SDKs (including MCP and related integrations) so external frameworks, IDEs, and agents can easily and reliably call into Glean - Build custom platform context services and actions such as Code Search, Code Writer, and Memory that power rich experiences across apps - Define and maintain standards and conventions for Glean’s public REST APIs (resource design, versioning, errors, deprecations) and provide the OpenAPI schemas, tools, and CI checks that other teams use when building and evolving endpoints - Collaborate with Security to design and operate authentication and authorization flows for developer scenarios (e.g., OAuth2/OIDC, dynamic client registration, service‑to‑service auth) - Design features as reusable platform primitives on top of Glean’s horizontal layers (connectors, security/governance, knowledge graph, memory, model orchestration) so they can be reused by internal teams and partners Required Qualifications: - BA/BS in computer science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience - 1+ years of industry software engineering experience - Experience building and shipping backend and/or platform systems that are used in production - Proficiency in at least one modern backend language (ideally Golang, or strong interest in learning it); experience with TypeScript, Python, and/or Java is a plus - Thrive in a customer‑focused, tight‑knit, cross‑functional environment – being a team player and willing to take on whatever is most impactful for the company is a must - A proactive and positive attitude to lead, learn, troubleshoot, and take ownership of both small tasks and large features Preferred Qualifications: - Familiarity with cloud‑native development practices in GCP/AWS/Azure is a plus Required Skills: Backend development, SDK development, REST APIs Important Skills: Golang, Cloud-native development Nice-to-Have Skills: TypeScript, Python, Java Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental coverage, Generous time-off policy, Opportunity to contribute to your 401k plan, Home office improvement stipend, Annual education and wellness stipends, Healthy lunches daily