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# Software Engineering Generalist

- **Company:** Horizontal Talent
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Middleware, Python (Programming Language), TypeScript, ReactJS, Backend, Front End Software Development
- **Published:** August 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/574e67f5-ccb6-4b51-9ae5-998bada7a1fd

## About the Role

* 6+ years of experience building production software, ideally across the full stack.
 * Strong ability to own work independently from idea through delivery.
 * Experience thinking in systems, abstractions, and scalable product patterns.
 * Comfort making decisions in ambiguous situations with incomplete information.
 * Proficiency with Python, TypeScript, and React.
 * Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in team settings.
 * A strong sense of ownership and accountability for outcomes, not just tasks.

Preferred Skills

 * Experience building platforms, internal tools, or reusable product foundations.
 * Background in product thinking, discovery, or implementation work.
 * Exposure to fast-moving, high-growth environments.
 * Experience working closely with users to shape solutions around real workflows.
 * Curiosity and comfort learning new domains, tools, and frameworks quickly.

Horizontal is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences. We believe diverse perspectives help create better products and stronger teams, and we strive to build an environment where everyone can contribute and thrive.

## Description

* Design, prototype, and deliver full-stack features across backend, frontend, and infrastructure.
 * Work directly with users and stakeholders to understand workflows, identify needs, and uncover high-impact opportunities.
 * Translate repeated requests into reusable primitives, platforms, or middleware that support a range of use cases.
 * Build internal tools that expand autonomy and make complex work easier for less technical users.
 * Contribute to product direction and prioritization, not just implementation.
 * Iterate quickly based on feedback to improve functionality and user experience.
 * Adapt to evolving tools, frameworks, and problem spaces as the product grows.


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