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environment.You will:- Architect and ship full-stack product features (React, TypeScript, Node.js, Postgres)- Build scalable, AI-powered workflows for modern, fast-growing startups- Work directly with founders and lead key technical decisions- Mentor engineers and help define engineering culture- Operate autonomously in a fast-paced environment with high trust and ownership—Responsibilities- Design, build, and scale production systems end-to-end- Ship full-stack features using React, TypeScript, Node.js, Postgres- Own architectural decisions and influence long-term technical strategy- Work closely with founders and cross-functional teams- Build reliable, AI-powered automation workflows- Improve internal tooling, developer experience, and performance- Mentor junior engineers and help shape engineering best practices—Requirements- 4-8 years engineering experience at a high-growth startup or top AI company (e.g., Stripe, Ramp, OpenAI, Anthropic)- Strong backend or full-stack depth across
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Software Engineering, Architectural Services, Machine Tool, Mentoring, Automation, PostgreSQL, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Engineering, Scalable System Development, Best Practices, React, Node.js, Postgres (or equivalent)- Proven ability to ship and scale production systems- Must be in-person in San Francisco, 5 days per week- High-agency builder who thrives in ambiguity and self-unblocks—Benefits & Perks- 100% medical, dental, vision (employee); partial for dependents- 401k with employer match- Unlimited PTO + federal holidays- All meals covered in-office + GrubHub stipend- Gym membership fully covered- Frequent team dinners, events, off-sites- Mission-driven work: eliminate busywork for humanity—Green Flags (Ideal Candidate Traits)- Staff-level or quickly promoted engineer at a startup or AI-first company- Former founder or strong 01 product-building experience- Strong ownership, fast iteration speed, high autonomy- Experience at companies like OpenAI, Stripe, Ramp, Retool, Brex, Databricks—Red Flags (Not a Fit)- Never shipped live production systems- Requires heavy process, micromanagement, or cannot operate autonomously- Dislikes or avoids in-person work environments- Long stints at large, slow companies with little ownership- Weak reasoning or system-design communication—Ideal CompaniesOpenAI, Stripe, Rippling, Ramp, Scale AI, Cursor, Retool, Brex, Anthropic, Databricks, Airtable—Interview Process1. Pending Approval2. Phone Screen3. Superday (Technical, Founder, etc)4. Reference Checks5. Offer Extended6. Hired—Biggest Note- Client is looking for a candidate from the hottest startup in the US right now.- If the candidate has Big Tech + top startup experience, they are almost certain to be shortlisted.
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Senior Software EngineerLocation: San Francisco, CA (required 5 days/week in-office) Type: Full-Time Compensation: $150,000-$300,000 Equity: Competitive Visa: H-1B, O-1, OPT Priority: Hiring Multiple Experience: 4-8 years—About CompanyClient is an AI-native compliance platform trusted by over 100 high-growth startups, including Lovable, 11x, and Wispr Flow. Backed by Insight Partners, General Catalyst, and Y Combinator, Client recently raised a $32M Series A to accelerate its mission of automating compliance busywork. The team features former engineers and founders from OpenAI, DeepMind, Stanford, MIT, and Berkeley, all focused on eliminating manual workflows through automation.- Stage: Series A- Team Size: 11-50- Founded: 2024- Industry: AI Tools / Compliance Automation—Role SummaryClient is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to own mission-critical systems end-to-end. This role is ideal for an engineer who moves fast, ships to production frequently, and thrives in a high-impact
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