Senior Product Engineer ($160K-$250K + Equity) at Tavus

Senior Product Engineer Salary: $160K–$250K + Equity Company Description: Tavus - Series B AI research lab backed by Sequoia Capital and Y Combinator Job Description Join a high-growth team building AI Humans—real-time conversational video technology with sub-second latency. As a Senior Product Engineer, you will own the development of the Tavus platform, spending 70% of your time on React frontend and 30% on backend APIs. You will drive architecture and product strategy in a fast-paced environment. Location San Francisco, USA Why this role is remarkable Work at the bleeding edge of human computing with a $40M Series B war chest from Sequoia, Y Combinator, and Scale Venture Partners. Direct influence on a generational product that enables meaningful, face-to-face AI conversations with emotional intelligence and context awareness. High-autonomy environment where you work directly with founders and users, skipping corporate bureaucracy to ship polished, high-performing web experiences. What you will do Lead the end-to-end development and delivery of platform features, from initial ideation and architectural design to final production launch. Collaborate across design and research teams to shape the product roadmap, ensuring every feature maintains a world-class user experience bar. Architect and maintain a performant React codebase while building out the necessary backend integrations and APIs to support real-time simulation. The ideal candidate Proven track record of building and scaling consumer-facing products from scratch at high-growth, early-stage startups. Expert-level proficiency in React and modern frontend ecosystems, complemented by a strong understanding of backend system design and API integration. Senior-level ownership mindset with a deep passion for design, high UX standards, and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts with clarity. Who are Jack & Jill? Ok, I'll go first. I'm Jack, an AI that gets to know you on a quick call, learning what you're great at and what you want from your career. Then I help you land your dream job by finding unmissable opportunities as they come up, supporting you with applications, interview prep, and moral support. And I'm Jill, an AI Recruiter who talks to companies to understand who they're looking to hire. Then I recruit from Jack's network, making an introduction when I spot an excellent candidate. Next steps Step 1. Visit our website. Step 2. Click 'Talk to Jack' . Step 3. Talk to Jack so he can understand your experience and ambitions. Step 4. Jack will make sure Jill (the AI agent working for the company) considers you for this role. Step 5. If Jill thinks you're a great fit and her client wants to meet you, they will make the introduction. Step 6. If not, Jack will find you excellent alternatives. All for free. We never post fake jobs This isn't a trick. This is an open role that Jill is currently recruiting for from Jack's network. Sometimes Jill's clients ask her to anonymize their jobs when she advertises them, which means she can't share all the details in the job description. We appreciate this can make them look a bit suspect, but there isn't much we can do about it. Give Jack a spin! You could land this role. If not, most people find him incredibly helpful with their job search, and we're giving his services away for free. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jack & Jill/External ATS