Software Engineer – Infrastructure & Scaling

fore ai is a tech startup based in Zurich, Switzerland, automating software testing using generative AI. Founded by ex-Google engineers, the team has a strong track record of creating AI-powered products used by hundreds of millions of users. Our autonomous QA agents generate software tests in seconds – no coding, no manual work. Leading companies in banking, travel, software, and media rely on fore ai to catch bugs early and accelerate release cycles. You can learn more at foreai.co .

The Opportunity

As our platform and customer base grow, the need to scale our infrastructure efficiently is paramount. We’re looking for a Software Engineer who is passionate about building robust, scalable systems and thrives in a fast-paced startup environment. You’ll be instrumental in tackling our most challenging scaling problems, from optimizing our test execution pipelines to ensuring the reliability of our AI agents. This is a unique opportunity to have a significant impact on our product and help us build a platform that can support our ambitious growth.

What You’ll Do

• Design, build, and maintain the core infrastructure that powers our agentic AI and test execution platform.
• Optimize system performance and reliability, addressing bottlenecks and improving efficiency across the stack.
• Work on a wide range of technical challenges, including container orchestration, distributed systems, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to anticipate future requirements and proactively scale our systems.
• Help us build a world-class engineering culture that values quality, impact, and ownership.

About You

• Strong Generalist Skills: Solid foundation in computer science fundamentals and ability to work effectively across the stack.
• Deep Scaling Expertise: Proven track record of scaling infrastructure and solving complex performance problems.
• Cloud Experience: Hands-on experience with major cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Azure) and technologies like Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD tools.
• Problem-Solving Mentality: Curious, analytical, and skilled at identifying and solving hard problems.
• Bias for Action: Ability to work independently, make sound technical decisions, and get things done in a dynamic startup.
• Excellent Communication: Capable of clearly articulating complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Why Join Us?

• Make a real impact: Your work will be pivotal in building the infrastructure that powers our product, enabling us to serve a rapidly growing customer base.
• Work with a talented team: Learn from and collaborate with seasoned engineers who have built impactful products at companies like Google.
• Competitive compensation: We offer a competitive salary, equity, and benefits package.
• Be a pioneer in AI: Be at the forefront of the agentic AI revolution and help shape the future of software testing.