The posting
Senior Software Engineer, Product
Location: San Mateo, California, United States
Full-Time | Hybrid (3+ days/week on-site) | Mission-Driven AI Startup
About the Opportunity
A cutting-edge, venture-backed startup based in San Mateo, CA is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join its Product Engineering team. This high-growth organization is building advanced AI infrastructure to automate complex, mission-critical workflows across industries like healthcare, finance, and telecommunications.
As a Product Engineer, youll play a key role in designing and building next-generation applications and tools that dramatically improve how businesses execute internal processes. Youll work on meaningful challenges, influence product direction, and contribute to a platform at the forefront of AI and workflow automation.
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What Youll Do
- Lead development of large-scale, user-facing application features across the full stack.
- Design and implement systems that balance usability, scalability, and maintainability.
- Enhance platform tooling on both front-end and back-end components.
- Build secure, scalable APIs, middleware, and authentication services.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to align system improvements with product vision.
- Drive best practices in engineering, including testing, documentation, and code quality.
Required Skills & Experience
- 2+ years of hands-on software engineering experience
- Proficient in JavaScript/TypeScript, React, and Python
- Strong experience across both frontend and backend development
- Track record of shipping high-quality, production-grade software
- Passion for clean architecture, performance optimization, and great user experiences
- Ability to work on-site at least 3 days per week in San Mateo, CA
Preferred Attributes
- Experience contributing to fast-paced startup environments
- Deep interest in emerging technologies and infrastructure powering AI systems
- Desire to own projects end-to-end and collaborate in a mission-oriented team
- Master's degree in Computer Science or related field preferred
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: $170,000 $250,000 (commensurate with experience)
- Full benefits package (health, dental, vision, etc.)
- Relocation assistance possible for the ideal candidate
- Work alongside elite engineers, founders, and advisors from top-tier technology companies
- Be part of a mission-driven company building technology that matters
Job Details
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Seniority Level: Mid-Senior
- Visa Sponsorship: Not available
- Security Clearance: Not required
- Travel: Not required
- Education: Master's degree or higher preferred
This is a unique opportunity to shape a powerful product and platform while working at the intersection of AI, engineering, and real-world impact.



