Full-Stack Software Engineer, Agentic Product

Recruiting from Scratch; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruiting from Scratch is seeking a Full-stack Software Engineer to design and implement scalable backend APIs and services that power a high-traffic platform. You will collaborate across the full stack with product and design to rapidly ship new features, and you will write clean, well-documented code while participating in code reviews.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years shipping production systems at scale, thrive in fast-paced environments, and communicate clearly with diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• 5+ years shipping and maintaining production systems at scale.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with ownership.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable backend APIs and services for a high-traffic platform.
• Collaborate across the full stack with product and design to ship features quickly.
• Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code and participate in code reviews.
• Address real-world customer challenges with effective, efficient solutions.
• Contribute to systems used by major AI organizations to train and evaluate models.

Skills

Backend APIs

Job description

Title of Role: Full-stack Software Engineer

Location: San Francisco, CA, or New York, New York onsite

Company Stage of Funding: Series C - Software Development

Office Type: Onsite

Company Description

We're representing a dynamic AI-powered hiring platform that is redefining how talent is matched with opportunity. This company operates at the intersection of AI and labor markets, developing technology that precisely surfaces the right candidates for the right roles. The team is dedicated to building systems that push the boundaries of AI capabilities, creating impactful solutions for leading AI organizations.

What You Will Do

• Design and implement scalable backend APIs and services that support a high-traffic production platform.
• Collaborate across the full stack with product and design teams to rapidly ship new features.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code that enhances team productivity.
• Engage in code reviews and design discussions to continuously elevate code quality.
• Tackle real-world customer challenges under practical constraints, ensuring solutions are effective and efficient.
• Contribute to systems that empower major AI organizations to train and evaluate their models.

Ideal Candidate Background

• 5+ years of experience in shipping and maintaining production systems at scale.
• Proven ability to excel in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with a strong sense of ownership.
• Deep curiosity and problem-solving skills, favoring simple solutions to complex challenges.
• Excellent communication skills, able to convey technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.

Preferred

• Experience working with large language models (LLMs) or leading projects in AI/ML infrastructure.
• Background in top-tier tech companies or fast-scaling startups, with a focus on ownership and initiative.
• Contributions to open-source projects or personal projects that demonstrate a passion for technology.