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# Staff Software Engineer

- **Company:** PIKA, LLC
- **Location:** Palo Alto, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Software as a Service, Code Review, Digital Technology, Python (Programming Language), TypeScript, ReactJS, Software Application Programming, Generative AI, Backend, Build Management, Front End Software Development, Software Coding, Golang
- **Published:** September 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/senior-staff-software-engineer-product-pika-10067455

## About the Role

* 5+ years experience in a senior engineering or product engineering role, ideally with a focus on user-facing features or creative tools
 * Strong proficiency in software engineering fundamentals, with experience across the stack (front-end and back-end)
 * Proven ability to design and build high-quality, scalable product features end-to-end
 * Experience shipping software in production, ideally in consumer applications, SaaS, or creative technology
 * Solid coding skills with modern languages and frameworks (e.g., TypeScript, React, Python, Go, or similar)
 * Strong architectural skills and an eye for product detail and intuitiveness
 * A collaborative, ownership-driven mindset with the ability to work independently and in teams
 * Excellent communication skills and a passion for mentorship and technical leadership

Nice to Have

 * Experience with creative tools, multimedia, generative AI, or video/image/audio product development
 * Background in building applications that leverage ML or AI-powered features
 * Startup experience-taking features or products from 0 to 1
 * Familiarity with designing delightful UX/UI in partnership with designers

## Description

We are seeking a Senior/Staff Product Engineer to play a key role in developing, launching, and scaling the product features that define Pika's next generation AI-powered creative tools. You will collaborate closely with engineering, design, ML, and product teams to define product vision, design and build user-facing features, and deliver seamless creative experiences powered by cutting-edge AI technology.

You will be responsible for architecting robust, scalable software systems and crafting high-quality product features from concept to launch. As a technical leader, you'll mentor peers, drive technical best practices, and have significant ownership in shaping the evolution of our core product.

What You'll Do

 * Design, develop, and launch intuitive product features for AI-powered video and multimedia tools
 * Collaborate with designers, engineers, and researchers to translate creative possibilities into real, user-facing features
 * Architect and implement end-to-end product solutions, from backend infrastructure to frontend experience
 * Ensure product quality, performance, and reliability across platforms
 * Conduct code reviews, promote engineering best practices, and mentor team members
 * Iterate rapidly on features, prototypes, and experiments in a fast-paced startup environment
 * Partner closely with product and UX to deliver delightful, accessible user experiences