Software Engineer

forml; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge AI startup in San Francisco is seeking a Software Engineer to join their fast-paced team. In this entry-level role, you'll have the opportunity to impact product development meaningfully, working across the entire stack with modern technologies. Ideal candidates will possess strong Python and TypeScript skills, as well as experience with frontend frameworks. Join us to help build something genuinely category-defining in a collaborative and innovative environment, moving quickly to ship impactful work.

Qualifications

• Strong TypeScript/JavaScript fundamentals.
• Deep experience in Python for backend architecture.
• Solid frontend experience with at least one modern JavaScript framework.

Responsibilities

• Ship work quickly that makes immediate impact.
• Collaborate with a small, capable team.
• Influence product development meaningfully.

Skills

Frontend frameworks experience (Angular, React, Node.js)

Expert in Python

Experience with Flask

Familiarity with Docker

Knowledge of Kubernetes

Basic CI/CD knowledge

Job description

Software Engineer

Key Tools & Technologies

Frontend (experience with at least ONE of the following)

• Angular
• React
• Node.js
• ngx ecosystem

Strong TypeScript/JavaScript fundamentals are important, but we're not expecting you to know every framework.

Backend (must-have)

• Python (expert-level)
• Flask (or similar Python backend frameworks)
• Redis
• Celery

Infrastructure / DevOps

• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Basic familiarity with CI/CD setups
• AWS – ECS, Aurora, ElastiCache, Terraform, ALB load balancers

Nice-to-Haves

• Exposure to and experience with AI/ML algorithms, or interest in applied ML

Core Skills

• Deep Python experience and the ability to architect backend systems
• Solid frontend experience with at least one modern JS framework
• Comfortable working across the entire stack to ship real product
• Understanding of distributed systems, caching layers, background workersStrong debugging instincts—able to track down root causes quickly

Soft Skills

• Clear communicator who works well with others
• Takes ownership and enjoys building things from scratch
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
• Thrives in a fast-paced, high-impact environment

Why Join forml

forml is an extremely fast-paced AI/ML startup backed by some of the most prestigious VCs in the industry. We partner with top-tier financial institutions and high-performing fintech lenders as paying customers, relying on our platform in production across every single team, every day. As an early engineer, you'll have a real hand in shaping our architecture, our culture, and the direction of the company.

You'll be in a role where:

• Your work ships quickly and makes an immediate impact
• You collaborate with a small, highly capable team
• You influence the product in a meaningful way
• If you want to help build something genuinely category-defining, and you like moving fast, this is the place to do it.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Software Development