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FriendliAI
FriendliAI is building the world’s best AI inference platform that makes large language and multi-modal models fast, efficient, and deployable at scale.
Open roles at FriendliAI, by team
6 roles · 3 teams · re-checked daily
Each team has someone who decides who gets hired. An email to them gets read; a form joins the pile.
Engineering 2
2 open roles in San Francisco, newest found 2 weeks ago. Roles like these usually go to the Head of Engineering.
usually hires for thisHead of EngineeringForward Deployed Engineer - AI Inference
San Francisco, RemoteremoteMid-levelFirst seen 2 weeks agoSoftware Engineer – Senior Backend
RemoteMid-levelFirst seen 4 weeks ago
Platform Security 2
2 open roles in San Francisco and Seoul, newest found 3 days ago. Roles like these usually go to the Platform Security lead.
usually hires for thisPlatform Security leadSoftware Engineer – Platform Security
San Francisco, RemoteremoteMid-levelFirst seen 3 weeks agoSoftware Engineer – Platform Security
SeoulMid-levelFirst seen 3 days ago
Other roles 2
2 open roles in San Francisco, newest found 2 weeks ago. Roles like these usually go to the Founder & CEO.
usually hires for thisFounder & CEODirector of Product
RemoteSeniorFirst seen 2 months agoStrategic Account Executive
San Francisco, CA (Remote)remoteMid-levelFirst seen 2 weeks ago
Working at FriendliAI
FriendliAI is building the world’s best AI inference platform that makes large language and multi-modal models fast, efficient, and deployable at scale.
5 of the 6 open roles are remote.
How to actually get hired at FriendliAI
Why applying the normal way doesn't work
FriendliAI runs an applicant tracking system (Ashby), but hiring managers still work referrals first. A cold application to FriendliAI isn't dead, it's just fourth in line behind internal referrals, sourced candidates and recruiter pipelines.
Who to contact at FriendliAI
We haven't verified a contact route at FriendliAI yet. The decision usually sits with the hiring manager for the team that's hiring, but that's a model, not something we've confirmed. Members get verified contacts first.
What FriendliAI screens for
relevant experience and ability to operate autonomously
Tailor your CV to the specific FriendliAI role rather than sending a general one. Applications that mirror the language of the job description clear automated filters at a materially higher rate.
Mistakes that kill FriendliAI applications
Don't send the same CV you sent everywhere else. Whoever reads applications at FriendliAI can tell, and it's the fastest rejection there is.
Lead with their problem, not your ambition. FriendliAI is focused on is growing — show you understand that.
Applying and waiting = silence. Follow up at day five — it roughly doubles your odds of a reply.
Tracking FriendliAI
Applying to FriendliAI? Get the contact, not the form.
FriendliAI careers: frequently asked questions
How many jobs does FriendliAI have open?
We're tracking 6 active openings at FriendliAI (verified November 13, 2026).
Does FriendliAI hire remotely?
5 of 6 open roles at FriendliAI are currently remote.
What roles is FriendliAI hiring for?
FriendliAI is hiring across Engineering and Sales. The most recent opening is Software Engineer – Platform Security.
How do I apply for a job at FriendliAI?
Click through to apply, or see our detailed guide on landing a job at FriendliAI.
Does FriendliAI respond to cold emails?
We haven't verified response rates at FriendliAI yet.
Who is the hiring manager at FriendliAI?
We haven't confirmed who leads hiring at FriendliAI. It's usually the manager of the team that's hiring.
What ATS does FriendliAI use?
FriendliAI uses Ashby.
How competitive is it to get hired at FriendliAI?
A role at FriendliAI typically draws 100-250 applicants in the first two weeks. Applying inside 72 hours of a posting going live is the single biggest lever you control.
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