Parallel Web Systems
Parallel Web Systems builds web search and research infrastructure specifically designed for AI agents.
Company facts
- Founded
- 2023
- Headquarters
- United States
- CEO
- Parag Agrawal
About
Parallel Web Systems is an artificial intelligence technology company focused on building the essential infrastructure for the next generation of the web: the 'web for AI'. Founded in 2023 by Parag Agrawal, the former CEO of Twitter, the company is headquartered in Palo Alto, California. Parallel Web Systems addresses the fundamental mismatch between the current human-centric web and the needs of autonomous AI agents. While the traditional web is designed for human consumption via browsers, AI agents require structured, verifiable, and high-bandwidth access to information to perform complex tasks effectively. The company's flagship offering includes a suite of APIs—Search, Extract, and Task—that enable developers to equip their AI systems with the ability to search the live web, retrieve up-to-date information, and execute multi-step research workflows. Parallel's technology is engineered to minimize hallucinations by providing evidence-based outputs with clear provenance. Their 'Deep Research' capabilities allow agents to synthesize information from across the web, reportedly outperforming both human researchers and leading AI models on rigorous benchmarks. By treating AI agents as the primary users of the web, Parallel Web Systems aims to create a more open, transparent, and competitive internet ecosystem where content creators are compensated, and AI systems can operate with unprecedented accuracy and reliability. The company has raised significant capital from top-tier investors, including Kleiner Perkins, Index Ventures, and Khosla Ventures, to accelerate its mission of powering the future of AI-driven web interaction.
Open positions
Hardware Test Engineer II
Validates electronics and subsystems of autonomous battery-electric freight rail vehicles by designing test benches, writing test cases in Python, and producing test plans/reports. Works hands-on with test equipment (oscilloscopes, DAQs, power supplies) alongside electrical, mechanical, and software teams in Los Angeles.
Software Engineer II – Test (Software)
Designs, builds, and maintains test frameworks, hardware test stands, and CI pipelines for Parallel Systems' autonomous battery-electric rail vehicles, ensuring regulatory, technical, and safety compliance. Requires scripting (Python/JS) and systems (C++/Rust) skills, Linux proficiency, and hardware-in-the-loop/software-in-the-loop testing experience.
Full Stack Software Engineer I
Junior full-stack engineer joining Parallel Systems' Interfaces team in Los Angeles, building the operator and customer-facing software used to operate, monitor, and manage autonomous battery-electric rail freight vehicles. Core stack: TypeScript, React, Rust, and Electron.
Electrical Engineer – Vehicle Systems
Parallel Systems is pioneering autonomous battery-electric rail vehicles designed to transform freight transportation by shifting portions of the $900 billion U.S. trucking industry onto rail. Our innovative technology…
Senior Systems Engineer
Senior Systems Engineer defining requirements, architecture, and validation for autonomous battery-electric freight rail vehicles at Parallel Systems. Bridges vehicle hardware and command-and-control software, leading design reviews, trade studies, FMEA, and integration with railroad train control systems.
PLM/ PDM Systems Architect
Senior hands-on engineer who owns SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional administration, engineering release/change control (ECR/ECO), and the PDM-to-Odoo ERP integration at an autonomous electric rail freight company. The role grows into the broader manufacturing stack (MES, eQMS, serialized traceability) as production scales.