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Software Engineer [32949]

San Francisco, California, United StatesHybridFull Time$200,000–$200,000 /yrPosted 2 months ago

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Role summary

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with a full-stack or backend-leaning focus to join an AI-native platform company transforming a trillion-dollar industry. This hybrid role, based in the San Francisco Bay Area, requires 4-8+ years of experience in designing, building, and owning production-grade backend and full-stack systems. Key technical skills include Go, TypeScript, Python, Node.js, modern frontend frameworks like React/Next.js, distributed systems, API design, MySQL, and caching/messaging systems. Experience with AI/ML workflow integration is strongly preferred. The ideal candidate is a builder comfortable with ambiguity, possessing a high ownership mindset and strong collaboration skills, who enjoys solving real-world problems and contributing to long-term engineering strategy.

Senior Software Engineer (Full-Stack / Backend-Leaning)

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San Francisco Bay Area
(Hybrid – 3+ days onsite)

This is a hybrid role based in the San Francisco Bay Area (minimum 3 days per week onsite).

We are building a next-generation, AI-native platform transforming a trillion-dollar industry. Our product combines advanced AI workflows with real-world operations to power a full-stack commerce and logistics platform serving customers nationwide.

We are looking for a high-caliber
Generalist Software Engineer
who thrives in fast-moving environments and enjoys owning systems end-to-end.

What You’ll Do

  • Design and build production-grade backend and full-stack systems
  • Own features end-to-end from concept through deployment and iteration
  • Architect scalable services and APIs powering core product workflows
  • Collaborate closely with product and design to deliver user-facing impact
  • Contribute to technical architecture and long-term engineering strategy
  • Help embed AI-driven workflows directly into product and operational systems

What We’re Looking For

Experience

  • 4–8+ years of professional software engineering experience
  • Proven track record of shipping and maintaining production systems
  • Experience working in startup or high-velocity environments preferred
  • Experience at top-tier technology companies is a strong plus

Technical Skills

Strong backend or full-stack orientation with experience in:

  • Go and/or TypeScript
  • Python
  • Node.js
  • React, Next.js, or similar modern frontend frameworks
  • Distributed systems and API design
  • Databases such as MySQL
  • Caching and messaging systems (Redis, Pub/Sub, etc.)

Strongly Preferred

  • Experience embedding LLM or AI workflows into production products
  • Familiarity with agentic systems, state machines, or workflow orchestration
  • Experience building marketplace, commerce, or operational platforms
  • Comfort working across the stack in a generalist capacity

Who You Are

  • A true builder who enjoys solving real-world problems
  • Comfortable operating in ambiguity and moving quickly
  • Product-minded — you think about user and business impact
  • High ownership mindset; you drive projects forward independently
  • Strong communicator who collaborates well across functions
  • Interested in building long-term value, not just optimizing for brand names

Compensation

  • Competitive base salary ($200K+; higher for senior candidates)
  • Meaningful equity participation
  • Additional performance incentives may be discussed

Requirements

  • Based in or willing to relocate to the San Francisco Bay Area
  • Willing to work onsite at least 3 days per week
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience

If you are excited about building AI-native systems that power real-world businesses at scale, we’d love to connect.

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