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.

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