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Title: Software Engineer, Product & Growth Location: San Francisco, CA|Onsite Job Description: Location - San Francisco, CA (Onsite – 4 Days per Week) Compensation - $160,000 – $280,000 Base + 0.1%–0.5% Equity Visa - Visa Sponsorship Available on a Case-by-Case Basis Company Stage - Early-Stage AI Startup (Series A) Industry - AI, Productivity Software, AI Agents, Workflow Automation About the Company The company is building AI-powered productivity software that helps users automate workflows, coordinate schedules, and interact with intelligent agents across the tools they use every day. Its platform combines LLM-powered agents with modern productivity workflows to help users manage tasks, scheduling, communication, and collaboration across email, calendars, Slack, and other business applications. Backed by experienced founders and rapidly growing customer adoption, the company is focused on building practical AI products that solve real user problems rather than AI demos. The engineering team owns products end-to-end, shipping quickly while continuously iterating based on customer feedback. As a Product & Growth Engineer, you'll own features across the entire product stack—from backend systems and frontend experiences to AI agent capabilities and integrations—while helping shape both product direction and user growth. This is a rare opportunity to join an early-stage AI company where every engineer directly influences product strategy, customer experience, and company growth. What You'll Do - Build product features end-to-end across frontend, backend, and AI agent systems - Design and develop new capabilities for AI agents and workflow automation - Build integrations with Slack, email, calendar providers, and external platforms - Prototype new product ideas rapidly and iterate based on customer feedback - Collaborate closely with design, product, and GTM teams to identify customer pain points - Design reliable backend services and APIs powering production AI workflows - Build scalable systems supporting AI-powered productivity experiences - Improve user onboarding, engagement, and product adoption - Work directly with users to understand workflows and identify product opportunities - Balance rapid experimentation with production-quality engineering - Help shape long-term product architecture and engineering best practices - Contribute across the full technology stack whenever needed Ideal Candidate Background Experience Requirements - 2+ years of experience building and shipping production software - Experience working at a high-growth startup or well-regarded technology company - Experience building customer-facing product features - Experience shipping products that incorporate LLMs or AI functionality - Experience owning projects from concept through production deployment - Experience working closely with product and design teams - Experience building production software used by real customers - Demonstrated product ownership and execution - Startup experience strongly preferred Technical Requirements - Strong backend engineering fundamentals - Experience designing scalable production systems - Comfortable working full stack when needed - Experience with AI/LLM-powered applications - Experience integrating external APIs and third-party services - Strong understanding of product architecture - Experience with TypeScript, Node.js, React, or similar modern frameworks preferred - Experience working with PostgreSQL or relational databases - Experience building agentic workflows or human-in-the-loop systems preferred - Experience working with graph data, contact graphs, or social network models preferred - Strong debugging and performance optimization skills Education - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field preferred - Strong academic background from a top engineering program preferred Soft Skills - Strong product mindset - High ownership mentality - Excellent communication and collaboration skills - Strong customer empathy - Comfortable working in ambiguity - Self-directed and proactive - Bias toward execution - Passion for building intuitive user experiences - Startup mentality Preferred Backgrounds - Product engineering teams - AI application startups - Productivity software companies - Workflow automation platforms - AI agent startups - Early-stage venture-backed startups - Collaboration software companies - Developer productivity tools - Consumer or B2B SaaS startups - Engineers building AI-powered customer products Compensation & Benefits - Base Salary: $160,000 – $280,000 - Equity: 0.1%–0.5% - Opportunity to shape core product strategy - Significant ownership over product development - Direct collaboration with founders - Exposure to cutting-edge AI agent technologies - Rapid career growth opportunities - High-impact engineering role - Onsite collaboration in San Francisco Why Join This is an opportunity to help build the next generation of AI-powered productivity software used by real customers every day. You'll own features from idea through production while working across backend systems, frontend experiences, AI agents, and external integrations. As an early product engineer, you'll have outsized influence on product direction, customer experience, engineering culture, and company growth while building practical AI applications that improve how people work.

Title: Revenue Operations Lead Location: Remote Job Description: Web data API for AI About the Role - Type: Marketing & Growth - Location: San Francisco (Remote) - Experience: 3 - 7 years - Team Size: 30 Tech Stack - Notion - Stripe - Microsoft Excel - Zapier - Looker - OpenAI Compensation - Salary: $90K - $160K - Equity: 0.01-0.05% Details - Visa: Not available - Industry: AI, Data, Devtools, API SDK, B2B

Title: Staff Engineer, Backend Systems Location: San Francisco, CA|Hybrid Job Description: Location: San Francisco, CA (Hybrid, 4 days/week onsite) Company Stage of Funding: Series B (~$81M raised) Office Type: Hybrid Salary: $250,000 &ndash; $300,000 + Meaningful Equity Visa: Visa sponsorship available (including new H1B applications) Company Description Our client is a fast-growing AI-native enterprise software company building the next-generation CRM platform. The company is reimagining customer relationship software for modern startups and growth-stage businesses, replacing legacy systems like Salesforce with an intelligent, AI-first platform that automatically assembles and organizes business context across email, calendar, meetings, and workflows. Previously known for building a widely adopted AI product with over 25M users, the company has successfully pivoted into CRM infrastructure and is now seeing rapid adoption, with hundreds of businesses signing up each week. Backed by top-tier investors including Greylock, Lightspeed, and Coatue, the company has raised over $80M and is exceptionally well-capitalized. The engineering team includes talent from Meta, Instagram, Google, Salesforce, Pinterest, and Llama, creating a very high technical bar. This is a rare opportunity to join as one of the earliest senior backend technical leaders and shape the foundational architecture of a product scaling rapidly toward category-defining enterprise software. What You Will Do Lead architecture and execution of critical backend systems Own technical direction across API platform and core backend infrastructure Design and scale multi-tenant backend systems Build highly performant Postgres-backed systems Drive backend architecture for new AI-powered product capabilities Own data model evolution for increasingly complex customer workflows Design systems for: Multi-tenant isolation API versioning Rate limiting Latency optimization Query performance Safe sandboxed execution for agentic capabilities Partner directly with founders and product leadership Lead complex backend projects end-to-end Raise engineering standards through technical mentorship Contribute to hiring and technical evaluation Help define long-term backend architecture strategy Ideal Candidate Background 8+ years of backend engineering experience Deep expertise building and scaling backend systems Strong experience with performance tuning and scalability Experience building production multi-tenant SaaS platforms Strong API platform architecture experience Experience operating in fast-scaling VC-backed environments Excellent system design judgment Strong coding ability Comfortable operating with ambiguity High ownership and initiative Strong mentorship and technical leadership skills Willing to work hybrid onsite in San Francisco Preferred Deep experience with: Node.js TypeScript PostgreSQL AWS</p> Backend latency / throughput optimization Experience quantifying performance wins Examples: Reduced p99 latency Improved query performance Optimized database throughput Experience designing: Flexible data models Custom object systems Schema evolution systems API ergonomics at scale Enterprise SaaS / CRM experience AI platform exposure Strong product engineering instincts Experience mentoring senior engineers Compensation and Benefits Base salary: $250,000 &ndash; $300,000 Equity: Meaningful early-stage equity Visa sponsorship available (including new H1Bs) Hybrid SF work environment Direct collaboration with founders High technical ownership Opportunity to shape foundational architecture Work alongside elite engineering talent Strong long-term growth trajectory Why Join This is a rare opportunity to help define the backend systems powering a category-defining AI-native enterprise platform. You&rsquo;ll work on hard backend challenges involving: Large-scale multi-tenant systems API platform design Data model architecture Performance optimization AI-enabled product systems You&rsquo;ll shape both technical architecture and product direction at a company with exceptional funding, elite technical talent, and significant market momentum. If you're excited by deeply technical backend systems work with high product ownership, this role offers exceptional upside.

Site Reliability Engineer Full time San Francisco, CA - Location: San Francisco - Company Stage of Funding: Seed &mdash; Devtools, Software Development, AI - Office Type: remote - Salary: $150K&ndash;$250K Company Description We're representing a dynamic startup in the Devtools and AI space that is focused on building innovative solutions for software development. This company is dedicated to enhancing developer experiences and streamlining workflows through cutting-edge technology. With a small, agile team, they are poised to make a significant impact in the industry. What You Will Do - Design and implement robust infrastructure solutions using AWS, GCP, and Azure. - Develop and maintain applications using Python and FastAPI to ensure high performance and responsiveness. - Manage container orchestration with Docker and Kubernetes to facilitate seamless deployment and scaling. - Monitor system performance and reliability using tools like Prometheus and Grafana, ensuring optimal uptime. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate and call various LLM APIs in the OpenAI format. - Establish CI/CD pipelines to automate deployment processes and enhance development efficiency. Ideal Candidate Background - 3&ndash;8 years of experience in Site Reliability Engineering, DevOps, or related fields. - Proficient in Python, with experience in C/C++ or Rust as a plus. - Strong understanding of containerization and orchestration technologies, particularly Kubernetes. - Experience with database management, specifically Redis and PostgreSQL. - Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus and Grafana. Preferred - Experience working with AI technologies and APIs, particularly in the context of large language models. - Knowledge of software development best practices and agile methodologies. - Previous involvement in early-stage startups or small teams, demonstrating adaptability and initiative. Compensation and Benefits The salary range for this role is $150K&ndash;$250K, complemented by competitive equity options. Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and growth in the tech landscape.

Title: Software Engineer &ndash; Platform/Infrastructure Location: San Francisco, CA|Hybrid Job Description: Who is Recruiting from Scratch: Recruiting from Scratch is a premier talent firm that focuses on placing the best product managers, software, and hardware talent at innovative companies. Our team is 100% remote and we work with teams across the United States to help them hire. Software Engineer &ndash; Platform / Infrastructure Location: San Francisco, CA (Hybrid) Company Stage of Funding: Series A/B ($30M+ raised) Office Type: Hybrid Salary: $160,000 &ndash; $225,000 Visa: No sponsorship Company Description Our client is building next-generation cybersecurity infrastructure focused on human risk intelligence. Their AI-native platform identifies behavioral security risks and automatically deploys interventions that improve enterprise security posture at scale. Backed by leading venture investors and founded by proven operators from category-defining security companies, they are rapidly scaling a highly technical engineering organization. This is an opportunity to build the infrastructure backbone powering large-scale data ingestion, processing, and real-time decisioning systems. What You Will Do - Design and build scalable backend infrastructure systems - Build and operate real-time and batch data processing systems - Develop platform services supporting high-throughput data workflows - Build compute, storage, orchestration, and platform tooling - Improve system reliability, observability, and operational performance - Collaborate closely with data and ML teams - Support production data ingestion and serving infrastructure - Optimize systems for scalability and cloud efficiency - Build internal abstractions and developer tooling - Drive infrastructure consistency and engineering velocity - Contribute to secure, compliant infrastructure design - Help scale platform architecture as product adoption accelerates Ideal Candidate Background - 4&ndash;8 years of backend/platform engineering experience - Strong distributed systems fundamentals - Production infrastructure ownership - Real-time systems experience - Data pipeline / ETL systems experience - Cloud infrastructure expertise (AWS/GCP) - Kafka / streaming systems exposure - Strong systems design capability - Platform scalability experience - Infrastructure reliability mindset Strong Signals - High-growth startup platform engineering - Data infrastructure ownership - Real-time event-driven systems - Backend platform scaling experience - Strong observability / reliability practices - Cross-functional collaboration with ML/data teams - Cloud cost optimization experience - Internal tooling development - Secure infrastructure design - Infrastructure abstraction building - Fast-moving engineering environments - High autonomy Compensation and Benefits - Base salary: $160,000 &ndash; $225,000 - Competitive equity - Health / dental / vision coverage - Flexible PTO - High ownership - Technical autonomy - Fast-moving engineering culture - Opportunity to build foundational infrastructure Why Join This role offers the opportunity to build critical platform systems at the foundation of an AI-native cybersecurity company. You&rsquo;ll work on the infrastructure powering real-time behavioral intelligence products while shaping how the company scales its backend systems for enterprise growth. For engineers who love distributed systems, data infrastructure, and building robust production platforms, this is an exceptional early-stage opportunity.

Title: Full Stack Software Engineer Location: New York, New York Job Description: Full Stack Software Engineer - Title of Role: Full Stack Software Engineer - Location: New York, hybrid - Company Stage of Funding: Seed &mdash; Healthcare, Data - Office Type: Hybrid - Salary: $125K&ndash;$150K Company Description We're representing a dynamic startup focused on transforming the healthcare industry through innovative data solutions. Our client is on a mission to simplify intelligent networks, leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance patient care and operational efficiency. With a collaborative team environment and a commitment to growth, this company is poised to make a significant impact in the healthcare sector. What You Will Do - Develop and maintain scalable web applications using Python and Django. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement user-friendly interfaces with React. - Optimize database performance and management using PostgreSQL. - Write clean, maintainable code in Ruby on Rails to support various application features. - Participate in code reviews and contribute to team knowledge sharing to enhance overall code quality. - Troubleshoot and debug applications to ensure high performance and responsiveness. - Engage in agile development practices to deliver features iteratively and efficiently. Ideal Candidate Background - 2-4 years of experience in full-stack software development. - Proficiency in Python, Django, and JavaScript frameworks, particularly React. - Strong experience with Ruby on Rails and PostgreSQL. - Familiarity with agile methodologies and collaborative development environments. - A passion for developing solutions that improve healthcare outcomes. Preferred - Experience in the healthcare or data industry. - Familiarity with cloud services and deployment strategies. - Knowledge of additional programming languages or frameworks. - Understanding of data security and compliance regulations in healthcare. Compensation and Benefits The base salary for this role ranges from $125K to $150K, complemented by competitive equity options. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to making a difference in healthcare technology.

Real Estate Mid-Level Associate Location: New York, New York, USA Work Arrangement: Hybrid Employment Type: Full-time Salary: $260,000&ndash;$365,000 USD annually Company Description We're representing a dynamic and innovative law firm specializing in sophisticated commercial real estate transactions. This company is known for its collaborative culture and commitment to delivering exceptional legal services to its diverse clientele. With a focus on complex deal management, they are poised for growth and are looking for talented individuals to join their team. What You Will Do - Draft and negotiate primary deal documents for acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and joint ventures. - Take ownership of the due diligence process, including title, survey, zoning, and environmental reviews. - Collaborate closely with clients, counterparties, lenders, and internal specialist teams to drive transactions to a successful close. - Manage transaction logistics, including checklists, diligence, and closing mechanics. - Lead key workstreams on high-stakes commercial real estate matters across a variety of asset classes. - Provide commercially-minded legal advice to help clients achieve their business goals. - Oversee and mentor junior associates, fostering their development and integration into the team. Ideal Candidate Background - 3&ndash;5 years of experience in commercial real estate transactions at a top law firm. - Proven track record in managing complex deal streams, including acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and leasing. - Strong drafting and transaction management skills with attention to detail. - Experience in cross-border investments, REITs, or real estate workouts is a plus. - Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Preferred - Familiarity with current market trends and legal developments in the real estate sector. - Previous experience working with a diverse range of asset classes. - Strong negotiation skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Compensation and Benefits The base salary for this role ranges from $260K to $365K, commensurate with experience. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports professional growth and work-life balance.

Lead Software Engineer &ndash; Backend Location: San Francisco, CA, USA (South Bay Area) Employment Type: Full-time Work Arrangement: Hybrid Salary: $210,000&ndash;$250,000 per year Equity: Competitive equity offered Job Description: Lead Software Engineer - Backend - Title of Role: Lead Software Engineer - Backend - Location: South Bay Area, hybrid - Company Stage of Funding: Series A &mdash; Software Development - Office Type: Hybrid - Salary: $210K&ndash;$250K Company Description We're representing a dynamic software development firm that is leveraging cutting-edge technology to drive insights for enterprises. With a focus on innovation in AI and data solutions, this company is poised for significant growth and is looking for talented individuals to join their mission. Their collaborative environment fosters creativity and encourages team members to push the boundaries of what's possible. What You Will Do - Design and implement scalable backend systems using TypeScript, NodeJS, and Python to support enterprise-level applications. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features, ensuring high-quality code through best practices in software development. - Optimize existing backend processes and systems for performance and reliability while integrating cloud services from AWS, Azure, and GCP. - Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team. - Participate in code reviews and contribute to architectural discussions, ensuring alignment with the company&rsquo;s strategic goals. - Analyze system performance metrics and implement improvements to enhance user experience and operational efficiency. Ideal Candidate Background - 6+ years of experience in backend engineering, with a strong focus on TypeScript, NodeJS, and Python. - Proven experience in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, demonstrating a solid understanding of cloud architecture. - Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment. - Experience with microservices architecture and RESTful API design. - Excellent communication skills, capable of collaborating effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Preferred Familiarity with Go and Ruby for backend development. - Experience in developing data-driven applications and working with large datasets. - Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployment processes. Compensation and Benefits The salary for this role ranges from $210K to $250K, accompanied by competitive equity options. This company offers a dynamic and supportive work environment, emphasizing professional growth and innovation.

Full Stack Engineer - Title of Role: Full Stack Engineer - Location: New York, hybrid - Company Stage of Funding: Venture-Backed &mdash; AI, Data, B2B, Consumer - Office Type: Hybrid - Salary: $150K&ndash;$170K Company Description We're representing a forward-thinking company that transforms unstructured consumer feedback from various sources into actionable insights. By leveraging cutting-edge AI and data analytics, our client empowers businesses to make informed decisions based on real-time consumer sentiment. What You Will Do - Design and implement scalable web applications using a full-stack architecture. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications. - Develop APIs and integrate third-party services to enhance application functionality. - Optimize application performance and ensure responsiveness across devices. - Conduct code reviews and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. - Utilize data analytics to monitor application usage and identify areas for enhancement. - Troubleshoot and debug applications to ensure high availability and reliability. Ideal Candidate Background - 3&ndash;7 years of experience in full-stack development, with a focus on web applications. - Proficiency in Python for backend development and NodeJS for server-side applications. - Strong experience with React for building dynamic user interfaces. - Familiarity with database technologies and data modeling. - Ability to work collaboratively in a hybrid team environment. Preferred - Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, etc.) for deployment and scalability. - Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker. - Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and tools. Compensation and Benefits The base salary for this role ranges from $150K to $170K, accompanied by a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth.

Title: Senior Full Stack Engineer Location: New York, New York|Hybrid|Onsite Job Description: Who is Recruiting from Scratch: Recruiting from Scratch is a specialized talent firm dedicated to helping companies build exceptional teams. We partner closely with our clients to deeply understand their needs, then connect them with top-tier candidates who are not only highly skilled but also the right fit for the company&rsquo;s culture and vision. Our mission is simple: place the best people in the right roles to drive long-term success for both clients and candidates https://www.recruitingfromscratch.com/ - Location: Onsite, hybrid - Company Stage of Funding: Series B &mdash; Software Development - Office Type: Hybrid - Salary: $235k - $250k We're representing an early-stage, mission-driven technology company focused on making the internet a safer place. Founded by individuals who faced the challenges of building scalable Trust and Safety operations, our client is dedicated to equipping teams with advanced tools to effectively protect users and combat online threats. Their platform is integral to the core trust and safety infrastructure used by influential companies globally, tackling issues like misinformation and digital harm. What You Will Do - Design, build, and own backend systems capable of ingesting and processing high-scale, event-driven data from major external platforms. - Lead end-to-end architecture and delivery of significant engineering initiatives, from scoping and design through to production deployment. - Collaborate cross-functionally with product, data, and mission-aligned stakeholders to shape technical direction. - Contribute across the full stack as needed, focusing primarily on backend and systems-level work. - Help establish engineering standards and patterns as the team scales, ensuring high-quality deliverables. - Operate with significant autonomy within a small, highly capable team, making impactful decisions. Ideal Background - 8+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a strong backend foundation and full stack capability. - Proven experience building high-scale or event-driven systems, including real-time data pipelines and message queues. - Track record of owning and leading major engineering projects from problem definition to delivery. - Experience in fast-paced startup environments, demonstrating comfort with ambiguity and a breadth of technical skills. - Genuine mission alignment, motivated by the challenge of enhancing online safety and addressing complex technical problems Preferred - Experience in Trust & Safety, integrity, fraud prevention, or content moderation technology. - Background in 0&rarr;1 product building at an early-stage startup. - Exposure to AI/ML, event-driven architectures, or data infrastructure. Compensation and Benefits Our client offers a competitive salary and benefits package, along with the opportunity to work in a high-trust, collaborative environment where your contributions will have a meaningful impact on making the internet safer for everyone.