Software Engineer

MLabs; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

MLabs is seeking a Software Engineer (Generalist) in San Francisco, offering hybrid/on-site options. You’ll own features end-to-end—from frontend UI/UX to backend services and database schemas—and help shape the system architecture as we scale.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of full-stack experience, fluency in modern languages, and a pragmatic, product-minded approach. Be ready to collaborate across teams and relocate if needed for in-office days.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software engineering across backend and frontend.
• Fluency in modern languages and frameworks; willingness to learn new tech.
• Based in SF Bay Area or willing to relocate for in-office days.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Ownership: Design, build, test, and deploy features across the stack.
• Problem Solve Across the Stack: Build API, optimize SQL queries, or set up deployment pipelines.
• Product Collaboration: Work with designers, founders, and engineers to turn ideas into production software.
• Architect for Scale: Maintain clean abstractions and reliability as the user base grows.

Skills

Full-stack development

API design

SQL optimization

Cloud platforms

Docker/Kubernetes

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Job description

Software Engineer (Generalist)

Location: San Francisco, CA (Hybrid / Onsite options)

Type: Full-time

Level: Mid to Senior

About the Role

We are looking for a Software Engineer (Generalist) as a generalist, you won't be boxed into a single layer of the stack—you'll own features end-to-end, tackle high-impact bottlenecks across the codebase, and help shape technical architecture as we scale.

If you love shipping product fast, diving into unfamiliar technologies to solve tough problems, and balancing speed with high-quality engineering, you'll fit right in.

What You’ll Do

• End-to-End Ownership: Design, build, test, and deploy features across the entire stack—from frontend UI/UX to backend services and database schemas.
• Problem Solve Across the Stack: Jump in wherever the product needs you most, whether that’s building an API, optimizing SQL queries, or setting up a deployment pipeline.
• Product Collaboration: Work closely with product designers, founders, and engineers to turn ambiguous ideas into production-ready software.
• Architect for Scale: Help maintain clean abstractions, write maintainable code, and ensure system reliability as user base grows.

What We’re Looking For

• Broad Engineering Foundation: 3+ years of professional software engineering experience working across both backend and frontend systems.
• Language Agnostic: Fluency in modern languages and frameworks (e.g., Python, TypeScript/Node.js, Go, React, Rust, PostgreSQL) and a track record of learning new technologies quickly.
• Product-Minded & Pragmatic: You prioritize delivering value to users over tech stack dogmatism, preferring rapid iteration over over-engineering.
• Strong Ownership: A track record of taking complex features from concept to production with minimal supervision.
• SF Bay Area Presence: Based in or willing to relocate to the San Francisco Bay Area for collaborative in-office work days.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience in fast-paced startup environments or early-stage team dynamics.
• Exposure to cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform).
• Interest or experience building with AI/LLM frameworks and APIs.

Commitment to Equality and Accessibility:

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