Senior Software Engineer

A YC Backed seed stage start up is looking for product engineers to start building out the capability of their very in demand product. We need engineers who thrive on solving real-world customer challenges with innovative solutions. This team operates at the forefront of AI, moving quickly to build products that matter and deliver meaningful impact.

The Role

The Product Engineer will work across the stack to create seamless, end-to-end solutions that address deep customer needs. Joining a small but mighty team, the role requires versatility, agility, and a drive to make a difference in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The current tech stack includes:

• Backend: Python (FastAPI, Postgres)
• Frontend: TypeScript (Next.js, React, Tailwindcss)
• Infrastructure: AWS

The right candidate doesn’t need prior experience with this stack, just the ability to write clean, effective code and craft simple, elegant solutions.

Ideal Profile

The ideal engineer is customer-focused and product-driven, with a passion for building impactful tools. They’re excited by the potential of AI and motivated to play a pivotal role in shaping its future. This role is suited for someone who thrives in an early-stage startup environment, where autonomy and responsibility go hand in hand.

Key traits include:

• A deep understanding of customer needs and a commitment to solving them.
• The ability to work across the stack or the enthusiasm to grow into it.
• A mindset geared toward learning, iteration, and personal growth.
• A passion for sharing knowledge, whether through blogging, conferences, or collaboration.

Experience

The company values ability and potential over formal credentials or pedigreed backgrounds. The focus is on a proven track record of writing clean, high-quality code and delivering impactful results. Contributions to open-source projects, personal coding endeavors, or previous work experience are all welcome as evidence of capability.

The Environment

This company offers a dynamic and fast-paced workplace, with a hybrid working model that fosters collaboration and flexibility. Team members gather in person three days each week to brainstorm, learn, and celebrate wins.

The work culture encourages bold thinking, iterative improvement, and the creative freedom to experiment. It's a space where ideas transform into real-world solutions at an unparalleled pace.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a company shaping the next wave of AI innovation. It’s a chance to contribute to transformative products while growing alongside a driven and supportive team.

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