Olive Jobs
Ollama logo

Software Engineer, Apps

Ollama

Palo Alto, CAFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 1mo agoChecked 1w ago
Evaluate my fit

Most applications go out cold — see where you stand first. No sign-up to start.

Don't just apply. Show up ready.

Olive works from this exact posting — no sign-up to start.

Evaluate your fitSee where you stand — strengths, gaps, and what to fix first.Get started →Tailor your résuméRewritten against this posting, with a diff of every change.Get started →Practice the interviewA voice mock interview built from this job description.Get started →

At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Palo Alto, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Ollama is hiring a Software Engineer, Apps. Ollama is seeking a Software Engineer, Apps to work on the core user experience, including the CLI, Ollama's app, and first-class integrations. This role involves a strong mix of engineering and design, building new interfaces, shipping features end-to-end, and shaping the experience for millions of developers.

Key focus areas include Build and polish the Ollama desktop app, API, and CLI., Design and implement new product surfaces for Ollama., and Implement and improve integrations with coding tools and IDEs..

Important skills include Engineering, Design, TypeScript, React, Go, and Product Taste. Preferred (not required): Developer Tools, AI Products, and Shipping Native/Desktop Apps.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

EngineeringDesignTypeScriptReactGoProduct TasteDeveloper ToolsAI ProductsShipping Native/Desktop Apps

Qualifications

Built a Great Product

Full job description

Ollama is the most popular way for developers to access open models. What started as an open-source, local-first runtime is now the largest developer network in the open-model ecosystem: 8.9 million monthly active developers and over 67,000+ community-built integrations. We're backed by Y Combinator, Benchmark, 8VC, and Theory Ventures.

Our team is small and talent dense. We're flat, low-ego, and fast-moving. We like people who are truth-seeking, passionate, design-driven, and who enjoy shipping code.

ABOUT THE ROLE

In this role, you’ll work on Ollama’s core user experience: the CLI, Ollama’s app and first-class integrations for Ollama. This involves a strong mix of engineering and design: you'll build new interfaces, ship features end-to-end, and shape how millions of developers experience Ollama.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Build and polish the Ollama desktop app, API, and CLI — the daily driver for millions of developers.

  • Design and implement new product surfaces for Ollama.

  • Implement and improve integrations with coding tools, IDEs and more.

YOU MAY BE A FIT IF

  • You've built a great product that real people use.

  • You combine strong engineering with an eye for design and product taste.

  • You can build powerful tools without compromising ease of use.

  • You're comfortable across the stack — TypeScript/React on the front end, Go or similar on the back, and native apps where it matters.

  • You make good calls in gray areas, weighing data, UX, and taste.

  • Bonus: experience with developer tools, AI products, or shipping native/desktop apps.

You've read the whole posting — now see how you match it.

Evaluate my fit