Character.AI careers
Character.AI is hiring: 13 open roles as of November 13, 2026, none listed as remote, 63% of them senior level. Posted pay runs $150k–$350k. The roles ask most for Kubernetes, distributed systems and Python.
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- Technical Program Manager, Product ExperienceRedwood City
- Principal Research Engineer, Post-TrainingRedwood City
- Technical Program Manager, Model Alignment and Deployment Redwood City
- Staff Data Scientist, MonetizationRedwood City
- Technical Program Manager, AI InfrastructureRedwood City
Character.AI is a full-stack AI company with a globally scaled direct-to-consumer platform. Its platform lets users engage with tens of millions of characters, enjoy unlimited conversations, and embark on infinite adventures. The company offers chatbots that can engage in conversations, understand user inputs, and remember past interactions, providing a tailored experience for each user.
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Open roles
13
Founded
2021
Headcount
110
Remote roles
0%
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Character.AI has 13 roles open right now.
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Technical Program Manager, Product Experience
Redwood City, CA
Principal Research Engineer, Post-Training
Redwood City, CA
Technical Program Manager, Model Alignment and Deployment
Redwood City, CA
13 open
Open roles at Character.AI
Checked on Character.AI’s careers page
Technical Program Manager, Product Experience
Character.AI
Redwood City, CA
Technical Program Manager, Product Experience
Redwood City, CA
$200k–$300k
19w ago
Principal Research Engineer, Post-Training
Character.AI
Redwood City, CA
Principal Research Engineer, Post-Training
Redwood City, CA
$275k–$400k
21w ago
Technical Program Manager, Model Alignment and Deployment
Character.AI
Redwood City, CA
Technical Program Manager, Model Alignment and Deployment
Redwood City, CA
$220k–$260k
24w ago
Staff Data Scientist, Monetization
Character.AI
Redwood City, CA
Staff Data Scientist, Monetization
Redwood City, CA
$250k–$300k
28w ago
Technical Program Manager, AI Infrastructure
Character.AI
Redwood City, CA
Technical Program Manager, AI Infrastructure
Redwood City, CA
$220k–$260k
30w ago
Software Engineer, Backend/Applied ML (Safety & Integrity)
Character.AI
Redwood City, CA
Software Engineer, Backend/Applied ML (Safety & Integrity)
Redwood City, CA
$150k–$300k
44w ago
Software Engineer, Applied ML (Discovery, Recommendation & Search)
Character.AI
Redwood City, CA
Software Engineer, Applied ML (Discovery, Recommendation & Search)
Redwood City, CA
$200k–$300k
47w ago
Software Engineer, Backend
Character.AI
Redwood City, CA
Software Engineer, Backend
Redwood City, CA
$180k–$300k
49w ago
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Posted pay
Character.AI salary by role
Across Character.AI’s postings that list pay, the middle of the range runs $150k–$350k. The highest posted range right now is $275k–$400k for Principal Research Engineer, Post-Training. Ranges are base pay as the company posts it.
| Role | Postings with pay | Posted range |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Research Engineer, Post-Training | 1 | $275k–$400k |
| Research Engineer, AI Safety & Alignment | 1 | $225k–$400k |
| Research Engineer, Post-Training (All Industry Levels) | 1 | $225k–$400k |
| Machine Learning Infrastructure Engineer | 1 | $150k–$350k |
| Technical Program Manager, Product Experience | 1 | $200k–$300k |
| Staff Data Scientist, Monetization | 1 | $250k–$300k |
| Software Engineer, Backend/Applied ML (Safety & Integrity) | 1 | $150k–$300k |
| Software Engineer, Applied ML (Discovery, Recommendation & Search) | 1 | $200k–$300k |
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Frequently asked
Is Character.AI hiring right now?
Yes. Character.AI has 13 open roles live on its own careers page today, and the list above refreshes daily.
Does Character.AI hire remote?
Almost all of Character.AI’s open roles are office based right now.
What does Character.AI pay?
Across the Character.AI postings that list pay, the middle of the range runs $150k–$350k.
How do I apply to Character.AI?
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