Senior Software Engineer (Applied AI)

Experienced And Entrepreneurial Full Stack Product Engineer

Traba is the AI operating layer for the industrial supply chain. We started in workforce—temp staffing, the biggest operational pain point for the manufacturing and logistics customers we serve—and used it to embed ourselves inside their daily operations and create a far better customer experience through technology. Now those same customers are pulling us beyond staffing into the broader operational workflows that run their facilities. That foundation gave us proprietary data from millions of shifts and deep enterprise relationships. But our edge is more than data: by connecting to the systems running across every facility and activating the workers already on our platform to execute against them, we are building applied AI that drives real productivity gains and transforms how the global supply chain operates at scale. We are backed by Founders Fund, Khosla Ventures, and General Catalyst.

We are seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial full stack product engineer to join our founding team to help build our core suite of products—mobile apps for both workers & businesses, and web platforms for our business customers and internal Ops team. You'll work closely with our CTO to make key architectural decisions, iterate on the product roadmap, and build the foundational tech platform that will scale over the next several years.

About You:

• Voracious Learner: You love exploring new areas, technologies, languages, and frameworks. You can seamlessly switch between discussing API design, user experience, and deployment infrastructure.
• Value Clear Communication: You prioritize clear communication, planning, and providing transparent, frequent feedback across the team.
• Detail-Oriented: You care about the small details, whether it's design patterns or tabs vs. spaces, and understand how everything contributes to the larger success of the product.
• Experienced in Building Full Stack Systems: You have a strong track record of building and shipping scalable, performant applications from frontend user interfaces to backend distributed systems.

You Will:

• Lead the development of both frontend and backend applications, guiding and mentoring other engineers when necessary.
• Architect the development of our core systems—from real-time job matching algorithms to autonomous worker vetting pipelines powered by ML and AI agents.
• Design, architect, and build scalable web and mobile applications, distributed systems, and APIs to meet the growing needs of the business.
• Work closely with the product and design teams to create a seamless user experience while maintaining high standards for UI/UX.
• Establish and promote best practices for code reusability, performance, and build processes across both the frontend and backend.
• Implement systems to monitor application health and performance, helping the team understand user experience and resolve any issues proactively.
• Be a key player on a scrappy founding team, contributing to the future of flexible light industrial staffing.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience in both frontend and backend technologies, specifically Typescript/Javascript, React/React Native, and Node.js or Python.
• Strong proficiency in building APIs, distributed systems, and client-side state management, along with experience with tools like Docker, Github Actions, and Datadog.
• A demonstrated ability to ship scalable, high-quality products in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in databases like PostgreSQL and messaging systems such as RabbitMQ or Kafka.
• Previous experience working in early-stage engineering teams, thriving in ambiguity, and showing a self-starter attitude.
• A genuine passion for contributing to meaningful work, helping people find flexible job opportunities that fit their lives.

Benefits:

• Start-up equity
• Competitive salary
• 100% paid health, dental & vision coverage
• Dinner provided via DoorDash, free DashPass & stocked kitchen for NY employees
• Commuter benefit
• Gympass benefit
• Additional: One Medical Membership, Gympass, HSA via Optum, Talkspace, HealthAdvocate, Teledoc Health

Salary Range Details

The compensation range for this position is set between $200,000 and $240,000, reflecting our market analysis and other relevant considerations. However, exceptions may be made for candidates with qualifications that significantly differ from those outlined in the job description.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Traba is dedicated to promoting Equal Opportunity employment practices. We evaluate all applicants without discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation and identity, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristics that are legally protected by local, state, or federal regulations. We encourage applicants from a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skill sets.

Our Values

Dream Big - We are on a path to change the world for the better. We create and communicate a bold direction that inspires a life-changing vision. We don't sacrifice long-term value for short-term results.

Olympian's Work Ethic - Changing the world never comes easy. We work harder, longer, and smarter, not just two out of three. We put everything we have on the field.

Growth Mindset - We confront the toughest challenges head-on and persevere. Sometimes we fail, but we brush ourselves off, adapt, learn, and push forward with resilience.

Customer Obsession - We go the extra mile for our workers and businesses. We remain focused on delivering high-quality products and services that solve this massive and overlooked industries' problems

What is Light Industrial Labor?

Light industrial flexible staffing is a $50B labor market that encompasses entry-level jobs in warehouses & distribution centers. These workers pack boxes, load trucks, and manage warehouse operations to keep supply chains running at peak efficiency.