Senior Product Engineer

AI Talent Now; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

AI Talent Now is seeking a Product Engineer in Palo Alto, California, to engage in full-stack development with a strong focus on AI integration. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in a full-stack engineering role and familiarity with AI-native tools such as Codex, Python, and FastAPI.

The company emphasizes a fast-paced startup environment with a potential hybrid work model after an initial trust period. The position offers a competitive salary range of $140k to $250k depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a full-stack engineer.
• Experience with B2B SaaS preferred.
• 0-to-1 product building experience in big tech or VC-backed startup.

Responsibilities

• Full-stack development with focus on AI integration.

Skills

AI-native tools usage

Python

FastAPI

PostgreSQL

Education

Degree from top-20 CS program

Tools

AI coding tools (e.g., Codex)

Job description

Palo Alto, United States | Posted on 06/29/2026

Job Description

AI Talent Now Job # 87

Our client is a LegalTech startup – backed by leading VCs such as Bling Capital , Forerunner , Village Global , NFX , Conviction , MVP Ventures , NEA and Silkroad Innovation Hub – on a mission to transform the immigration industry. By combining the expertise of seasoned attorneys with AI/ML, we streamline the complex immigration process for individuals and businesses. Our comprehensive platform and dedicated legal team provide clients with a seamless experience, empowering them to navigate the intricate world of immigration with confidence.

Title

Product Engineer, leaning towards backend

Responsibilities

• Full-stack development with a focus on AI integration

Candidate Requirements

• Must be AI-native, using tools like Codex regularly
• Experience with Python, FastAPI, and a background in B2B SaaS preferred
• Top 15 school required if under 2 years of experience

Company Context

• Transitioning all engineers to full-stack roles
• Fast-paced startup environment

Compensation and Logistics

• Salary range: $140k to $250k, depending on experience
• Onsite role in Palo Alto; potential for hybrid after trust is established

Timeline and Urgency

• Interview process includes a take-home task and three rounds of interviews
• Hiring is open, but specific timeline not detailed

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Background in well-known tech companies or startups
• Comfortable working closely with internal customers, such as the legal team

Work Arrangement

• Initial requirement for 5 days onsite in Palo Alto
• Option for remote work after trust is established

Requirements

Seniority

• 5+ years of experience as a full-stack engineer
• 0-to-1 product building experience in big tech (e.g., FAANG, Bloomberg, NVIDIA), VC-backed startup, or as founder
• Has conducted code reviews and PRs for more junior engineers

Education

• Degree from top-20 CS program – this is a requirement for those with <5 YOE

Technical Skills

• Proficient in Python, FastAPI, and PostgreSQL
• Daily active user of AI coding tools (e.g., Cursor, Claude Code, Codex)

Work Hours

• Willing to work >40 hours per week consistently