Jobs at Oddball
Oddball is a Chicago‑based AI startup that builds conversational agents for enterprise customers. Its flagship product, DialogFlow X, powers real‑time customer support and sales automation, earning the company a top spot in the Gartner Hype Cycle for AI.
Oddball hires across engineering, product, and design. Software engineers work on distributed microservices written in Go and Python. Product managers shape AI strategy, while UX designers create intuitive interfaces for non‑technical users. Candidates can expect rapid iteration cycles, quarterly hackathons, and a culture that rewards bold experimentation.
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Senior Product Manager
Company: Oddball
Location: USA
Posted Apr 29, 2024
<p class=jobDescription> <p> <p> <p> Oddball believes that we can bring change and improve the daily lives of millions by bringing quality software to the federal space Our team is full of experienced engineering product and user experience professionals who love bringing scalable solutions to life as much as they love working with clients to solve problems We value learning growth and the ability to make a big impact at a rapidly growing company <p> <p> Product Managers at Oddball are advocates motivators and some of the companys most important decisionmakers To effectively serve in these roles our product team exhibits strong domain knowledge leadership communication intellectual aptitude strategic visioning and analytical decisionmaking skills Each of these are critical to ultimately lead their teams in designing developing and shipping great products <p> <p> We are looking for an experienced datadriven deliveryfocused Senior Product Manager to help lead our engineering efforts as we grow and deliver for our clients <p> <p> <strong> What youll be doing <strong> <p> <p> The ideal candidate will be working collaboratively with management engineering and operations teams to oversee the design creation and seamless delivery of various products for our federal clients This deliveryfocused Product role will focus primarily on ensuring their products solve the clients big problems <p> <p> <strong> What youll bring <strong> <p> <ul> <li> <p> 4+ years full product lifecycle experience working with quickly growing technically focused companies <p> <li> <li> <p> Experience leading and managing crossfunctional agile teams that deliver userfacing products <p> <li> <li> <p> Understanding of multiple disciplines such as Product Management Engineering Design Sales etc <p> <li> <li> <p> A proven ability to solve problems and drive solutions with development teams through data analysis market requirements product specifications and federal requirements <p> <li> <li> <p> An eye for quality organization and clear communication with teams and clients <p> <li> <li> <p> Federal work experience is preferred <p> <li> <li> <p> Strong data analysis experience is required Basic SQL or other database knowledge is preferred <p> <li> <ul> <p> <strong> Requirements <strong> <p> <ul> <li> <p> Must be a US Citizen and able to work domestically <p> <li> <li> <p> Must be able to attain lowlevel security clearance <p> <li> <ul> <p> <strong> Education <strong> <p> <ul> <li> <p> Bachelors Degree <p> <li> <ul> <p> <strong> Benefits <strong> <p> <ul> <li> <p> Fully remote <p> <li> <li> <p> Tech amp Education Stipend <p> <li> <li> <p> Comprehensive Benefits Package <p> <li> <li> <p> Company Match 401k plan <p> <li> <li> <p> Flexible PTO Paid Holidays <p> <li> <ul> <p> Oddball is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race religion color disability medical condition legally protected genetic information national origin gender sexual orientation marital status gender identity or expression sex including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions age veteran status or other legally protected characteristics Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact an Oddball HR representative to request such an accommodation by emailing <a class=fontbold underline fontbold underline fontbold underline href=mailtohelloOddballio rel=noopener noreferrer nofollow target=blank> helloOddballio <a> <p> <p> <strong> Compensation <strong> <p> <p> At Oddball its important each employee is compensated competitively and fairly In alignment with state legal requirements A range for the included position is listed below Be advised actual offer details are determined by job category job location and candidate skill level <p> <p> United States Wage Range $100000 $140000 <p><p>
Program Manager
Company: Oddball
Location: Remote
Posted Apr 23, 2024
<p><br ><p><p>Oddball believes that the best products are built when companies understand and value the things they are working on We value learning and growth and the ability to make a big impact at a small company We believe that we can make big changes happen and improve the daily lives of millions of people by bringing quality software to the federal space <p> <p>We are hiring a <strong>Program Manager<strong> to work on a pivotal Federal program that is making a positive impact on millions of Americans daily lives<p> <p><strong>What youll be doing<strong><p> <p>Working hand in hand with our engineering leadership and government partners to oversee all things pertinent to the successful implementation and delivery of a major government initiative Youll work on everything from financial oversight personnel management delivery timelines client relations etc to ensure the delivery scope and quality of the entire program is on schedule and running effectively and efficiently<p> <p><strong>What youll bring<strong><p> <ul><li>Personnel Management Experience staffing growing and leading successful and driven teams<li> <li>Client facing experience Extensive client and vendor interaction with a history of satisfied customers and long term relationships<li> <li>Systems Management Ability to organize and bring together technology people vendors management etc to tackle complex and multilevel business problems<li> <li>Implementation Ability to implement both short and long term strategic initiatives to meet maintain and exceed goals<li> <li>Financial management Extensive finance expertise experience with largebudget oversight the ability to forecast revenue and make impactful datadriven decisions based on findings<li> <li>Technical competency Ability to interface understand and oversee technical teams and projects<li> <ul><p><strong>Requirements<strong><p> <ul><li>Must be a US Citizen and able to work domestically <li> <li>Must be able to attain lowlevel security clearance <li> <ul><p><strong>Education<strong><p> <ul><li>Bachelors degree <li> <ul><p><strong>Benefits<strong><p> <ul><li>Fully remote<li> <li>Annual stipend<li> <li>Comprehensive Benefits Package<li> <li>Company Match 401k plan<li> <li>Flexible PTO Paid Holidays<li> <ul><p><strong>Equal Opportunity EmployerProtected VeteransIndividuals with Disabilities<strong><p> <p>Oddball is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race religion color disability medical condition legally protected genetic information national origin gender sexual orientation marital status gender identity or expression sex including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions age veteran status or other legally protected characteristics Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact an Oddball HR representative to request such an accommodation by emailing helloOddballio<p> <p>The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is a in response to a formal complaint or charge b in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or c consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information 41 CFR 60135c<p> <p><strong>Compensation<strong><p> <p>At Oddball its important each employee is compensated competitively and fairly In alignment with state legal requirements A range for the included position is listed below Be advised actual offer details are determined by job category job location and candidate skill level<p> <p>United States Wage Range $125000 $190000<p>
Engineering Lead
Company: Oddball
Location: USA
Posted Apr 26, 2024
<p class=jobDescription> <p> <p> <p> Oddball believes that the best products are built when companies understand and value the things they are working on We value learning and growth and the ability to make a big impact at a small company We believe that we can make big changes happen and improve the daily lives of millions of people by bringing quality software to the federal space <p> <p> We are hiring an <strong> Engineering Lead <strong> to work on a pivotal Federal program that is making a positive impact on millions of Americans daily lives <p> <p> <strong> What youll be doing <strong> <p> <p> Leading a team of great engineers and designers which includes being responsible for the planning executing and direction of the team This role will require strong communication skills working in an Agile environment indepth knowledge of APIs and understanding the business use case of the software being built <p> <p> <strong> What youll bring <strong> <p> <ul> <li> <p> Strong experience with React and AWS Rails experience preferred <p> <li> <li> <p> 5+ years experience in software developmentweb application development <p> <li> <li> <p> 2+ years experience leading multidisciplinary teams of designers and developers <p> <li> <li> <p> Ability to successfully breakdown technical items in discussions with the business users <p> <li> <li> <p> Strong verbal and written communication skills directed at both technical and nontechnical audiences <p> <li> <li> <p> Capable of taking direction from senior leadership and translating into concrete next steps and actions <p> <li> <li> <p> Comfortable handling multiple ongoing engagements and parallel work streams <p> <li> <ul> <p> <strong> Requirements <strong> <p> <ul> <li> <p> Must be a US Citizen and able to work domestically <p> <li> <li> <p> Must be able to attain lowlevel security clearance <p> <li> <ul> <p> <strong> Education <strong> <p> <ul> <li> <p> Bachelors degree <p> <li> <ul> <p> <strong> Benefits <strong> <p> <ul> <li> <p> Fully remote <p> <li> <li> <p> Annual stipend <p> <li> <li> <p> Comprehensive Benefits Package <p> <li> <li> <p> Company Match 401k plan <p> <li> <li> <p> Flexible PTO Paid Holidays <p> <li> <ul> <p> <strong> Equal Opportunity EmployerProtected VeteransIndividuals with Disabilities <strong> <p> <p> Oddball is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race religion color disability medical condition legally protected genetic information national origin gender sexual orientation marital status gender identity or expression sex including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions age veteran status or other legally protected characteristics Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact an Oddball HR representative to request such an accommodation by emailing <a class=fontbold underline fontbold underline fontbold underline href=mailtohelloOddballio rel=noopener noreferrer nofollow target=blank> helloOddballio <a> <p> <p> The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is a in response to a formal complaint or charge b in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or c consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information 41 CFR 60135c <p> <p> <strong> Compensation <strong> <p> <p> At Oddball its important each employee is compensated competitively and fairly In alignment with state legal requirements A range for the included position is listed below Be advised actual offer details are determined by job category job location and candidate skill level <p> <p> United States Wage Range $100000 $150000 <p><p>
Java Engineer
Company: Oddball
Location: USA
Posted May 02, 2024
Oddball is seeking a Java Engineer to contribute to a significant Federal program, aiming to enhance the lives of millions of Americans through quality software. The role involves collaborating with stakeholders, designing software solutions, writing and testing code, and participating in agile ceremonies. The company values learning, growth, and making a substantial impact. Benefits include full remote work, a tech & education stipend, comprehensive benefits, a 401(k) match, and flexible PTO. The wage range is $100,000 - $140,000.
Senior Rails Engineer
Company: Oddball
Location: USA
Posted Apr 26, 2024
<p class=jobDescription> <p> <p> <p> Oddball believes that the best products are built when engineers understand and value the things they are working on We value learning and growth and the ability to make a big impact at a small company We believe that we can make big changes happen and improve the daily lives of millions of people by bringing quality software to the federal space <p> <p> We are hiring a <strong> Senior Rails Engineer <strong> to work on a pivotal Federal program that is making a positive impact on millions of Americans daily lives <p> <p> <strong> What youll be doing <strong> <p> <p> Working hand in hand with other engineers in developing API endpoints and services that proxy requests to various other applications Some of these rely on message queues some are xml some are json Day to day work will involve writing code developing tests and debugging Our engineers are expected to give input on high level architecture and coding decisions <p> <p> <strong> What youll bring <strong> <p> <ul> <li> <p> 5+ years experience in working with Ruby on Rails <p> <li> <li> <p> Minimum of 3 years working in an Agile software development environment <p> <li> <li> <p> Programming in a major open source language such as Ruby Python Go Java or JavaScript <p> <li> <li> <p> Understanding of the fundamental technologies of the web HTTP SSL HTML CSS JavaScript and JSON <p> <li> <li> <p> Experience with a front end JS framework like Angular React Backbone <p> <li> <li> <p> Extensive experience in taking program requirements and creating an architecture vision with experience in high volume and high availability networks and systems <p> <li> <li> <p> Experience in creating and conveying to team members the architectural vision for a program or project <p> <li> <li> <p> Build APIs that support both the digital services we deliver as well as thirdparty usage <p> <li> <li> <p> Use unit and integration testing to ensure systems meet business needs <p> <li> <li> <p> The ability to write code that is a pleasure for other engineers to read and understand <p> <li> <li> <p> Experience with all phases of the software development lifecycle from gathering and analyzing userbusiness system requirements to creating application system models <p> <li> <li> <p> Experience participating in design meetings and consulting with your project team to refine test and debug programs in order to meet business needs <p> <li> <li> <p> Experience with Amazon Web Services in particular EC2 S3 and RDS preferred <p> <li> <ul> <p> <strong> Requirements <strong> <p> <ul> <li> <p> Must be a US Citizen and able to work domestically <p> <li> <li> <p> Must be able to attain lowlevel security clearance <p> <li> <ul> <p> <strong> Education <strong> <p> <ul> <li> <p> Bachelors Degree <p> <li> <ul> <p> <strong> Benefits <strong> <p> <ul> <li> <p> Fully remote <p> <li> <li> <p> Annual Stipend <p> <li> <li> <p> Comprehensive Benefits Package <p> <li> <li> <p> Company Match 401k plan <p> <li> <li> <p> Flexible PTO Paid Holidays <p> <li> <ul> <p> <strong> Equal Opportunity EmployerProtected VeteransIndividuals with Disabilities <strong> <p> <p> Oddball is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race religion color disability medical condition legally protected genetic information national origin gender sexual orientation marital status gender identity or expression sex including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions age veteran status or other legally protected characteristics Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact an Oddball HR representative to request such an accommodation by emailing <a class=fontbold underline fontbold underline fontbold underline href=mailtohelloOddballio rel=noopener noreferrer nofollow target=blank> helloOddballio <a> <p> <p> The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is a in response to a formal complaint or charge b in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or c consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information 41 CFR 60135c <p> <p> <strong> Compensation <strong> <p> <p> At Oddball its important each employee is compensated competitively and fairly In alignment with state legal requirements A range for the included position is listed below Be advised actual offer details are determined by job category job location and candidate skill level <p> <p> United States Wage Range $100000 $150000 <p><p>
Engineering Lead
Company: Oddball
Location: Remote
Posted Apr 23, 2024
<p><br ><p><p>Oddball believes that the best products are built when companies understand and value the things they are working on We value learning and growth and the ability to make a big impact at a small company We believe that we can make big changes happen and improve the daily lives of millions of people by bringing quality software to the federal space <p> <p>We are hiring an <strong>Engineering Lead <strong> to work on a pivotal Federal program that is making a positive impact on millions of Americans daily lives <p> <p><strong>What youll be doing<strong><p> <p>Leading a team of great engineers and designers which includes being responsible for the planning executing and direction of the team This role will require strong communication skills working in an Agile environment indepth knowledge of APIs and understanding the business use case of the software being built<p> <p><strong>What youll bring<strong><p> <ul><li>Strong experience with React and AWS Rails experience preferred<li> <li>5+ years experience in software developmentweb application development<li> <li>2+ years experience leading multidisciplinary teams of designers and developers<li> <li>Ability to successfully breakdown technical items in discussions with the business users<li> <li>Strong verbal and written communication skills directed at both technical and nontechnical audiences<li> <li>Capable of taking direction from senior leadership and translating into concrete next steps and actions<li> <li>Comfortable handling multiple ongoing engagements and parallel work streams<li> <ul><p><strong>Requirements<strong><p> <ul><li>Must be a US Citizen and able to work domestically <li> <li>Must be able to attain lowlevel security clearance <li> <ul><p><strong>Education<strong><p> <ul><li>Bachelors degree<li> <ul><p><strong>Benefits<strong><p> <ul><li>Fully remote<li> <li>Annual stipend<li> <li>Comprehensive Benefits Package<li> <li>Company Match 401k plan<li> <li>Flexible PTO Paid Holidays<li> <ul><p><strong>Equal Opportunity EmployerProtected VeteransIndividuals with Disabilities<strong><p> <p>Oddball is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race religion color disability medical condition legally protected genetic information national origin gender sexual orientation marital status gender identity or expression sex including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions age veteran status or other legally protected characteristics Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact an Oddball HR representative to request such an accommodation by emailing helloOddballio<p> <p>The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is a in response to a formal complaint or charge b in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or c consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information 41 CFR 60135c<p> <p><strong>Compensation<strong><p> <p>At Oddball its important each employee is compensated competitively and fairly In alignment with state legal requirements A range for the included position is listed below Be advised actual offer details are determined by job category job location and candidate skill level<p> <p>United States Wage Range $100000 $150000<p>
IT Manager
Company: Oddball
Location: Remote
Posted May 01, 2024
Oddball is seeking an IT Manager to build and manage their IT infrastructure, ensuring security compliance, and developing IT policies. The role involves managing budgets, leading IT personnel, and implementing IT projects. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in IT management, strong knowledge of IT systems, networks, cybersecurity, and cloud services. They should also have experience with budget management, familiarity with compliance regulations, and excellent problem-solving skills. The company offers a fully remote position, comprehensive benefits, and a competitive salary range of $70,000 - $110,000.
Senior Rails Engineer
Company: Oddball
Location: Remote
Posted Apr 24, 2024
<p><br ><p><p>Oddball believes that the best products are built when engineers understand and value the things they are working on We value learning and growth and the ability to make a big impact at a small company We believe that we can make big changes happen and improve the daily lives of millions of people by bringing quality software to the federal space<p> <p>We are hiring a <strong>Senior Rails Engineer<strong> to work on a pivotal Federal program that is making a positive impact on millions of Americans daily lives<p> <p><strong>What youll be doing<strong><p> <p>Working hand in hand with other engineers in developing API endpoints and services that proxy requests to various other applications Some of these rely on message queues some are xml some are json Day to day work will involve writing code developing tests and debugging Our engineers are expected to give input on high level architecture and coding decisions<p> <p><strong>What youll bring<strong><p> <ul><li>5+ years experience in working with Ruby on Rails<li> <li>Minimum of 3 years working in an Agile software development environment<li> <li>Programming in a major open source language such as Ruby Python Go Java or JavaScript<li> <li>Understanding of the fundamental technologies of the web HTTP SSL HTML CSS JavaScript and JSON<li> <li>Experience with a front end JS framework like Angular React Backbone <li> <li>Extensive experience in taking program requirements and creating an architecture vision with experience in high volume and high availability networks and systems<li> <li>Experience in creating and conveying to team members the architectural vision for a program or project<li> <li>Build APIs that support both the digital services we deliver as well as thirdparty usage<li> <li>Use unit and integration testing to ensure systems meet business needs<li> <li>The ability to write code that is a pleasure for other engineers to read and understand<li> <li>Experience with all phases of the software development lifecycle from gathering and analyzing userbusiness system requirements to creating application system models<li> <li>Experience participating in design meetings and consulting with your project team to refine test and debug programs in order to meet business needs<li> <li>Experience with Amazon Web Services in particular EC2 S3 and RDS preferred<li> <ul><p><strong>Requirements<strong><strong><strong><p> <ul><li>Must be a US Citizen and able to work domestically <li> <li>Must be able to attain lowlevel security clearance <li> <ul><p><strong>Education<strong><strong><strong><p> <ul><li>Bachelors Degree <li> <ul><p><strong>Benefits<strong><strong><strong><p> <ul><li>Fully remote<li> <li>Annual Stipend<li> <li>Comprehensive Benefits Package<li> <li>Company Match 401k plan<li> <li>Flexible PTO Paid Holidays<li> <ul><p><strong>Equal Opportunity EmployerProtected VeteransIndividuals with Disabilities<strong><p> <p>Oddball is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race religion color disability medical condition legally protected genetic information national origin gender sexual orientation marital status gender identity or expression sex including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions age veteran status or other legally protected characteristics Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact an Oddball HR representative to request such an accommodation by emailing helloOddballio<p> <p>The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is a in response to a formal complaint or charge b in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or c consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information 41 CFR 60135c<p> <p><strong>Compensation<strong><p> <p>At Oddball its important each employee is compensated competitively and fairly In alignment with state legal requirements A range for the included position is listed below Be advised actual offer details are determined by job category job location and candidate skill level<p> <p>United States Wage Range $100000 $150000<p>
Senior Product Manager
Company: Oddball
Location: Remote
Posted Apr 30, 2024
Oddball is a rapidly growing company seeking a Senior Product Manager with 4+ years of full product lifecycle experience. The ideal candidate will collaborate with management, engineering, and operations teams to design, create, and deliver products for federal clients. They should have experience leading cross-functional agile teams, understanding multiple disciplines, and solving problems with data analysis. Federal work experience is preferred, and strong data analysis skills are required. The company offers a fully remote position with comprehensive benefits, a tech & education stipend, and competitive compensation.
Program Quality Manager
Company: Oddball
Location: Remote
Posted Apr 30, 2024
Oddball is seeking a Program Quality Manager to lead the Quality Assurance Surveillance Program for a pivotal Federal program. The role involves managing quality across the program's lifecycle, developing and implementing quality processes, and working with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of software development experience, strong quality management skills, and experience with government leadership. The company offers a fully remote position, comprehensive benefits, and a competitive salary range of $100,000 - $150,000.
Release Train Engineer
Company: Oddball
Location: USA
Posted Apr 25, 2024
Oddball is seeking a Release Train Engineer to work on a significant Federal program, aiming to enhance the lives of millions of Americans through quality software. The RTE will facilitate Agile ceremonies, drive continuous improvement, manage release planning, and foster collaboration. The ideal candidate should have SAFe principles knowledge, Agile tool experience, DevOps understanding, strong leadership skills, and Agile environment experience. US citizenship, low-level security clearance, and a relevant degree are required. Benefits include remote work, annual stipend, comprehensive benefits, and a 401(k) plan. The salary range is $100,000 - $150,000.
Java Engineer
Company: Oddball
Location: Remote
Posted May 02, 2024
Oddball is seeking a Java Engineer to contribute to a significant Federal program, aiming to enhance the lives of millions of Americans through quality software. The role involves building, improving, and expanding both front and backend code, collaborating with stakeholders, and participating in agile ceremonies. The company values learning, growth, and making a substantial impact, offering a competitive salary range of $100,000 - $140,000, along with comprehensive benefits and remote work opportunities.