About the Role
This role involves owning the development and expansion of foundational AI/ML platforms and customer-facing services, working within the AI Foundations Team to enable advanced AI capabilities across all product areas. The engineer will collaborate across teams, drive technical strategy, and advance AI solutions in a dynamic, evolving environment.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and deploy large-scale AI systems, including models, pipelines, infrastructure, and user-facing features.
- Shape the technical vision and long-term roadmap for AI capabilities, emphasizing scalability, consistency, reliability, and efficiency.
- Guide and mentor fellow engineers in AI best practices and effective deployment of machine learning systems.
- Partner with Product and Data Science teams to convert business challenges into technical solutions using LLMs, vector databases, ML, and other technologies.
- Identify ways to integrate AI into everyday workflows through iterative experimentation and validated improvements.
- Champion responsible AI development, ensuring products align with organizational values and ethical standards.
- Advance AI as an integrated assistant in daily operations by embedding tested innovations and refining them over time.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary, annual performance bonus, equity grants, and career advancement opportunities
- Full health coverage with a medical plan requiring no monthly employee premium
- Paid parental leave: 13 weeks for birth parents, 5 weeks for non-birth parents
- 401k plan with 100% match on the first 3% of contributions and 50% match on the next 2%
- Company-organized outdoor excursions and benefits from outdoor industry partners
- Annual stipend to support active, outdoor lifestyles
- Flexible time-off policy including paid vacation, sick time, volunteer time, and public holidays
Compensation
Base salary range of $169,000 to $211,000, equity through stock options with vesting, and eligibility for a 10% annual performance bonus based on company results.
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Team
AI Foundations Team
ABOUT onX
The company is made up of builders, explorers, and innovators using technology to empower outdoor experiences. Driven by a mission to inspire adventure, it develops tools that enhance confidence and access in hunting, off-roading, backcountry, and fishing. As a fast-growing tech organization, it embraces change, experimentation, and continuous improvement. Teams operate with agility and purpose, using modern tools including AI—applied thoughtfully—to increase speed, quality, and impact. Each product vertical is at a different maturity stage, offering varied challenges and influence. The company values responsible innovation, customer stories, and a growing commitment to land access and stewardship.
ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
The company seeks a Staff Software Engineer to deliver impactful AI solutions that benefit customers and the business. This person will lead the design and scaling of core AI/ML platforms and services as part of the AI Foundations Team, enabling cutting-edge AI across product lines. They will own projects, collaborate across functions, and advance initiatives in a fluid environment that values learning and growth. The role reports to the Director of Engineering.
THE ONX EXPERIENCE
The company operates as a distributed team of over 400 employees across the U.S., combining remote work with in-person collaboration through regional basecamps. It maintains structure and clear goals while moving quickly and adapting to change. Strategic frameworks support autonomy within defined boundaries, enabling ownership and impactful decision-making. Employees solve complex problems with others, build scalable systems, and receive support to grow their expertise through tools, feedback, and new challenges.
WHERE YOU CAN WORK
The company supports a distributed workforce across the U.S., with headquarters in Bozeman and Missoula, MT, and established virtual basecamps in Austin, TX; Denver, CO; Kalispell, MT; Minneapolis, MN; Portland, OR; Salt Lake City, UT; and Seattle, WA.
HOW YOU’LL BE COMPENSATED
The company is committed to fair and equitable pay. The starting salary range is $169,000 to $211,000, depending on experience, skills, education, and qualifications. Full-time employees receive stock options with a vesting schedule and may earn an annual bonus of up to 10% based on company performance.
WHAT WE’R OFFERING YOU
- Competitive salaries, annual bonuses, equity, and opportunities for growth
- Comprehensive health benefits, including a no-monthly-cost medical plan
- Paid parental leave of 13 weeks for birthing parents and 5 weeks for non-birthing parents
- 401k matching at 100% for the first 3% you save and 50% from 3-5%
- Company-wide outdoor adventures and amazing outdoor industry perks
- Annual “Get Out, Get Active” funds to fuel your active lifestyle
- Flexible time away package that includes PTO, STO, VTO, and paid holidays
PERFORMANCE ESSENTIALS
Success in this role depends on cognitive functions such as focus and analytical problem-solving, which are central to computer-based tasks. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with diverse abilities in performing essential job functions. For assistance, contact PC@onxmaps.com.
Other
- Application Deadline is [day of week], [month] [day] at [0:00 pm] MST
- Position open until filled
- Performance essentials include cognitive abilities such as concentration and problem-solving
- Reasonable accommodations are available; contact PC@onxmaps.com for assistance
- This role is #LI-Remote
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