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Founding Generalist Engineer (ML/Data/ )

Interface

Interface is looking for generalist founding engineers in San Francisco who are scrappy and eager to push boundaries. This role requires quick decision-making, user engagement, and building scalable systems that thousands use daily. The ideal candidate thrives in chaos and has real-world experience with modern tech stacks like TSX, Python, Docker, and PostgreSQL. Competitive pay, strong equity, and a focus on real user needs are significant draws for this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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