Senior Software Engineer

Fuku; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Equity (4-year vesting, 1‑

4 weeks PTO + federal holidays

Platinum medical, vision, dental (emlr

401(k) retirement plan

Relocation assistance to SF or NY

Gym and professional development stip-

Job summary

Fuku in San Francisco is seeking a Senior Fullstack Engineer to lead and own large parts of the product, balancing frontend (React/TypeScript) and backend (Python) responsibilities.

You will collaborate closely with a cross-functional team to deliver impactful experiences for millions of users in a hybrid work model with 3 in-office days in San Francisco and potential NYC consideration.

Qualifications

• 3–10 years software engineering experience, preferably at startups.
• Strong TypeScript skills for React frontend.
• Strong Python backend experience.
• Experience with SQL and Postgres.
• Customer-centric mindset with empathy for creators.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity and scope solutions with teammates.
• Experience leading and owning large features end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Lead frontend development, building delightful UI/UX for millions of daily page views.
• Build and maintain backend systems in Python.
• Work with SQL and Postgres for data modeling and queries.
• Scope and implement product features in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to design end-to-end systems.
• Own products from concept to production.

Skills

TypeScript

Python

SQL/Postgres

Product ownership

Tools

Flask

Firebase

Figma

Job description

Senior Software Engineer

Location: San Francisco (hybrid, 3 days in-office; NYC option depending on business needs)

Compensation: $180,000 – $220,000 + Competitive Equity

Type: Full-Time

Priority: High

About the Company

The Company is a small, fast-paced startup in the Creator Tech industry. The company provides a platform that enables creators to easily build websites and centralize their online brand. The Company helps creators to:

• Connect with audiences and partners


• Understand and grow their business


• Scale within the $200B creator economy

The Commpany aims to be the defining solution for creators, helping them turn their online presence into a thriving business.

About the Role — Senior Software Engineer

As a Senior Fullstack Engineer, you will:

• Lead and own large parts of the product, taking features from ideation to implementation and scaling


• Balance frontend (React/TypeScript) and backend (Python) responsibilities


• Collaborate closely with the team to deliver impactful experiences for millions of users


• Work in a hybrid model (San Francisco office, 3 days in-office), with potential consideration for NYC-based candidates

Responsibilities

• Lead frontend development, building delightful UI/UX for millions of daily page views


• Build and maintain backend systems in Python


• Work with SQL and Postgres for data modeling and queries


• Scope and implement product features in a fast-paced startup environment


• Collaborate cross-functionally to design end-to-end systems


• Own products from concept to production

Requirements

• 3–10 years software engineering experience, preferably at startups


• Strong TypeScript skills for React frontend


• Strong Python backend experience


• Experience with SQL and Postgres


• Customer-centric mindset with empathy for creators


• Ability to thrive in ambiguity and scope solutions with teammates


• Experience leading and owning large features end-to-end

Visa Support

Visa Support: H-1B, O-1, OPT available

Green Flags (Strong Matches)

• Firebase experience


• Flask backend experience


• Experience with design tools like Figma


• Prior experience building high-scale products (millions of daily page views)


• Strong CS fundamentals and pedigree

Red Flags (Avoid)

• Poor work-life balance concerns


• Frequent job hopping


• Exclusively large tech company background


• Primarily contract or temporary work experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $180K – $220K


• Competitive Equity (standard 4-year vesting, 1-year cliff)


• 4 weeks PTO + federal holidays


• Platinum medical, vision, dental (99% employer-paid)


• 401(k) retirement plan


• Gym and professional development stipends


• Computer, monitor, home office setup reimbursement


• Relocation assistance to SF or NY

Ideal Companies

• Figma