Staff Software Engineer, AI-Native Systems

Wheel is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the development of AI-native systems in a remote capacity within the US. The role involves setting the technical direction for agentic systems, overseeing their implementation, and ensuring they function effectively in a regulated healthcare environment. Daily responsibilities include decomposing complex problems, sequencing project delivery, and removing obstacles to maintain team focus on outcomes. Candidates should have experience building and operating agents in production, demonstrating a strong understanding of their potential failures and how to mitigate them. The position requires a collaborative approach, where the engineer influences the work of others through established patterns and design decisions. The ideal candidate will possess a dual perspective on AI, treating it both as a product capability and a tool for enhancing development processes. This role is suited for someone with a strong technical background who can operate with a broad scope, taking ownership of significant projects and driving them to completion.