Senior Software Engineer, Product

About the job Senior Software Engineer, Product


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.

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.

Apply today to help build the future of intelligent systems and automation.