Industrial Automation Startup - Software Engineer (Python)

Medium; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative AI startup in San Francisco is seeking a Software Engineer to build and scale AI-driven automation systems for industrial operations. The ideal candidate will collaborate on high-throughput applications and backend architecture. Strong experience in Python, cloud infrastructure, and a background in logistics or supply chain is desirable. Competitive salary ranges from $130,000 to $190,000, along with equity in the company.

Benefits

Competitive salary and equity

Comprehensive health benefits

Opportunity to work with exceptional engineers

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 2-6 years of software engineering experience.
• Strong backend development experience in distributed systems.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure, preferably AWS.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable backend systems using Python, PostgreSQL, Redis, and Celery.
• Build intuitive front-end interfaces with React and Next.js.
• Develop real-time data processing pipelines for manufacturing and logistics.

Job description

Overview

Company Size: < 10 People

Approx. Funding: $7M

Company Stage: Seed

Industry: AI, Industrial Automation

Founding Year: 2023

Tech Stack: Python, React, Next.js, PostgreSQL, Redis, Celery, AWS

This SF based AI startup is transforming industrial commerce by automating manual B2B processes. Backed by Craft Ventures, Palantir’s founding team, and top early-stage investors, the company is developing AI agents that streamline procurement, supply chain, and logistics for major manufacturers and distributors.

The Role: Seeking a software engineer to build and scale AI-driven automation systems for industrial operations. This role involves working on high-throughput, real-time applications, backend architecture, and seamless integrations with enterprise systems.

What We're Looking For

• Design and develop scalable backend systems using Python, PostgreSQL, Redis, and Celery
• Build intuitive front-end interfaces with React and Next.js
• Develop real-time data processing pipelines for manufacturing and logistics
• Work on productionizing LLM workflows and AI-driven automation
• Optimize system performance and reliability at scale

What You'll Need

• A bachelor’s or above degree from a well reputed school with a focus on Computer Science
• 2-6 years of software engineering experience
• Strong backend development experience, particularly in distributed systems
• Experience with cloud infrastructure, preferably AWS
• Background in logistics, supply chain, or enterprise software is a plus
• Track record of excellence and a strong ability to execute in high-ownership environments

What You'll Get

• Competitive salary and equity in an early stage startup
• Comprehensive health benefits
• The opportunity to work in-office with exceptional engineers across specialties to transform the industrial space.
• High-impact role in a fast-growing company

$130,000 - $190,000 a year

Compensation is salary + meaningful equity in an early stage venture backed startup commensurate with level of experience.