Vercel : Software Engineer, AI SDK , NY

Are you passionate about building developer tools that empower engineers to craft the future of technology? If you thrive at the intersection of developer experience and artificial intelligence, an exceptional career opportunity awaits. Vercel is searching for a talented Software Engineer, AI SDK to join their team in vibrant New York, NY
. In this role, you will help shape the infrastructure that powers AI-native products and intelligent agents used by millions of developers across the globe.

Vercel has spent over a decade redefining how developers move ideas from initial prototypes directly into production with speed, security, and delightful developer experiences. Today, top-tier engineering organizations like OpenAI, Pay Pal, and Ramp rely on Vercel's ecosystem. As part of the dedicated AI SDK team, you will dive into building and refining a core Type Script toolkit tailored specifically for creating AI-powered web applications and autonomous agents.

For candidates based within commuting distance of the New York hub, this position embraces a hybrid rhythm designed to optimize both deep focus and creative collaboration. You will participate in office anchor days on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday, working alongside peers in a dynamic, high-energy environment.

Joining the AI SDK team means tackling complex engineering challenges in plain view of the global developer community. You will take ownership of critical initiatives that directly influence the developer ecosystem:

• Architect and Maintain the SDK: Design, build, and continuously refine the Type Script AI SDK, maintaining rigorous standards for performance, security, and smooth deployment platform integration.
• Ship Reliable Code: Write clean, resilient, and thoroughly documented code, backing it up with comprehensive automated testing suites to protect SDK stability.
• Cross-Functional Innovation: Collaborate closely with product managers, UX designers, and cloud infrastructure engineers to turn ambitious product visions into production reality.
• Open Source Engagement: Interact directly with the open-source community by discussing feature requests, reviewing issues, and actively contributing back to the ecosystem.
• Developer Feedback Loops: Gather real-world insights and feedback from software teams building with the SDK, translating their needs into technical roadmaps and product improvements.

Vercel values builders who understand modern web engineering deeply and care about exceptional developer experience. To excel in this position, you should bring:

• At least 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Advanced proficiency in JavaScript and Type Script, paired with extensive hands-on experience using modern frontend frameworks and developer tool chains.
• A proven track record of contributing to or actively maintaining open-source repositories and software libraries.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication abilities, enabling you to articulate technical tradeoffs clearly in a distributed, collaborative engineering environment.

Vercel supports its engineering workforce with comprehensive rewards and resources designed to help you do your best work:

• Competitive base compensation paired with meaningful equity-based ownership.
• Comprehensive and inclusive health coverage options.
• Continuous professional development through dedicated mentorship programs and industry event sponsor ships.
• Generous flexible time off policies to support your well-being and life balance.
• Top-of-the-line hardware gear alongside a dedicated work-from-home budget to furnish an ergonomic personal workspace.

applications close on November 24, 2026.