Software Engineer Jobs in Idaho

Who we are

Today, AI is something you rent. Alpaca is building the full stack of hardware, software, models, and applications together to make it something you own.

We are developing a new computer architecture that breaks the economics keeping frontier models trapped in datacenters. On top of that, we’re building a platform of models, applications, and services that give that hardware meaning.

Personal AI is moving from the datacenter to the desk, and we are driving that change.

Our team is based in Cambridge, MA.

About the role

We want to bring the earliest iterations of our technology to market with small to medium sized businesses in the heart of America.

We are looking for software engineers to work closely with a small local team and businesses in Boise to rapidly build, test, and iterate applications and services using our technology. You'll work directly with businesses to understand their needs, turn those needs into working software, and collaborate with our engineering team in Cambridge to integrate what you build into our broader technology stack.

What you’ll do

Rapidly build applications: Develop software using our AI models and hardware to solve practical problems for local businesses.

Work directly with SMBs: Understand how businesses operate, identify opportunities for automation, and translate their needs into working software.

Rapidly iterate: Build prototypes, deploy them in real businesses, gather feedback, and continuously improve what you've built.

Build an ecosystem: Work closely with other engineers to integrate applications with our models, infrastructure, and broader software platform.

Take ownership: Own projects from initial idea through development and deployment, solving problems independently and moving quickly.

Who we’re looking for

Strong software engineering skills: You can independently build and ship working applications, from backend services and APIs to simple and visually pleasing user interfaces.

Fast builder: You're comfortable working with unfamiliar technologies, learning quickly, and turning ideas into working software in days rather than weeks.

Product-minded: You care about building things people actually need, enjoy using, and can translate ambiguous business problems into practical technical solutions.

Interest in AI: You're excited about building applications with local AI models and experimenting with what new capabilities make possible.

Clear communication: You can work directly with nontechnical business owners, understand their needs, and collaborate effectively with other engineers.

Independence: You take ownership of your work, solve problems without constant direction, and thrive in a fast-moving environment.

How to apply

Send us your resume, Github, and some projects you have worked on, along with a short note about why Alpaca interests you.

More than credentials, we want to see what you've made, researched, designed, or shipped.

If the role sounds like you but your background is unconventional, apply anyway.