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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer 1 - **Company:** SYDECAR, INC. - **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Databases, Data Structures, Key Management, PostgreSQL, Node.Js, Open Web Application Security, Prism (Software), TypeScript, Datadog, Data Logging, ReactJS, Backend, Information Technology, Playwright, Figma, React Testing Library, NestJS, Terraform, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** September 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/software-engineer-1-platform-sydecar-10129457 ## About the Role * A strong computer science foundation - data structures, algorithms, and systems fundamentals (degree in CS/related field or equivalent practical experience). * AI-native: fluent and comfortable using agentic / AI-assisted development tools as part of your everyday workflow. * Curious, a fast learner, and a self-starter who takes ownership and figures things out. * A collaborative team player with clear communication skills. * 0-2 years of professional work experience (internships, co-ops, and substantial personal or academic projects count). Bonus Qualifications * Fintech experience (payments, compliance, or regulated environments). * Exposure to internal developer platforms or developer-experience tooling. * Terraform and GCP familiarity; observability tooling (logging, metrics, tracing). * Security interest - OWASP-style practices, secrets management, or dependency/vulnerability scanning. * Exposure to TypeScript/Node.js, NestJS, Prisma, PostgreSQL, and Playwright / React Testing Library. Our Tech Stack * Frontend: TypeScript and React (mono-repo) * Backend: TypeScript, NestJS, Prisma * Database: PostgreSQL * Testing: Jest, React Testing Library, Playwright * Design: Figma * Infrastructure: Terraform (IaC) ## Description The Platform Team owns the shared foundations - developer productivity, core services and infrastructure, release and test automation, and security - that lets all of engineering ship safer, faster, and at scale. We're a multiplier: we build paved roads and enable product teams, not product features. The Opportunity As a Software Engineer 1 on the Platform Team, you'll help build the systems and tooling that raise the floor for every engineer at Sydecar. You'll join a collaborative, high-trust team that values ownership, thoughtful execution, and a sustainable pace. Your work - faster pipelines, reliable infrastructure, safer releases, and a stronger security posture - will be felt across the entire engineering organization. This is a great role for an early-career engineer who wants to grow quickly alongside experienced platform engineers. This is a hybrid role based in San Francisco or New York City with in-office attendance of two to three days per week. What You'll Do * Build and improve the internal developer platform - CI/CD pipelines, build/deploy automation, and local and preview environments - creating a "golden path" that helps every engineer ship quickly and safely. * Design, operate, and scale core shared services and cloud infrastructure as code (Terraform), with strong reliability, observability, and cost efficiency. * Advance release automation and test automation so shipping to production is routine and low-risk, with safe rollout patterns and easy rollbacks. * Strengthen the platform's security posture and help build a distributed security practice across the engineering org. * Partner with product teams as an enabler - help build standards and interfaces, and co-build where teams share an interest or have a timely dependency - while keeping the platform focused on general-purpose foundations rather than product-specific work. * Contribute to projects from concept through deployment, learning to balance speed with scalability. * Grow through pairing, code review, and mentorship from senior engineers, and take part in architecture discussions. * Collaborate closely with engineering, product, design, and operations. ## Related Videos - [But, you're not Facebook](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/378-but-you-re-not-facebook) - [Stop using Node.js like in 2020! 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