Software Engineer, Early Career

Superhuman Labs, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Disability & life insurance

401(k) & RRSP matching

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays + floating days

Wellness stipends

Job summary

Superhuman Labs, Inc. is hiring early-career Software Engineers to learn fast, ship real product, and build AI-native software used by millions. From day one, you’ll work on production systems alongside engineers who care about craft, judgment, and impact.

You’ll contribute to features across our core products, learn large-scale system design, and grow through mentorship, ownership of real projects, and a culture that values collaboration and technical excellence in a hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, graduating 2026/2027.
• Strong CS fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and software design.
• Experience building software via internships, projects, or coursework.
• AI-native approach using AI coding agents (e.g., Claude, Codex) for productivity.
• Understanding of system design, databases, and back-end architecture.

Responsibilities

• Ship production‑grade code impacting millions of users.
• Build and iterate features across core products (Grammarly, Coda, Go, Superhuman Mail).
• Work with AI technologies and modern web frameworks.
• Collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams for great UX.
• Develop AI‑native features leveraging LLMs and NLP.
• Learn to build large‑scale distributed systems with high availability.
• Participate in design, testing, deployment, and scalability.
• Contribute to technical discussions and team direction.
• Grow rapidly through mentorship and hands‑on ownership.

Skills

DS & Algorithms

Software Design

Communication

Independent work

Cross-functional teamwork

System design

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS (or related)

Tools

React

Node.js

TypeScript

Git

Job description

Engineering, Product, Design, and Marketing Engineering

Compensation

• Base Pay: $130K – $150K

Superhuman offers a dynamic hybrid working model for this role. This flexible approach gives team members the best of both worlds: plenty of focus time alongside in-person collaboration that fosters trust, innovation, and a strong team culture. This role requires at least 2 days per week in our San Francisco or Seattle hub.

About Superhuman

Grammarly is now part of Superhuman, the AI productivity platform on a mission to unlock the superhuman potential in everyone. The Superhuman suite of apps and agents brings AI wherever people work, integrating with over 1 million applications and websites. The company’s products include Grammarly’s writing assistance, Coda’s collaborative workspaces, Mail’s inbox management, and Go, the proactive AI assistant that understands context and delivers help automatically. Founded in 2009, Superhuman empowers over 40 million people, 50,000 organizations, and 3,000 educational institutions worldwide to eliminate busywork and focus on what matters. Learn more at superhuman.com .

The Opportunity

We’re hiring early-career Software Engineers who want to learn fast, ship real product, and build AI-native software used by millions.

From day one, you’ll work on production systems- not toy problems- alongside experienced engineers who care deeply about craft, judgment, and impact. You’ll contribute to features across our core products, learn how large-scale systems are designed and shipped, and develop a strong engineering foundation in a modern, AI-first environment.

This is a role for engineers who are curious, thoughtful, and excited to turn ideas into real outcomes.

What You’ll Do

As a Software Engineer at Superhuman, you will:

Ship production‑grade code that impacts over 40 million daily active users across our suite of AI‑powered productivity tools

Build and iterate on features for Grammarly, Coda, Superhuman Mail, and Go

Work with cutting‑edge AI technologies and modern web frameworks

Collaborate closely with product, design, and engineering teams to deliver delightful user experiences

Develop AI‑native features that leverage large language models, natural language processing, and intelligent automation

Learn how to build large‑scale distributed systems that are highly available and reliable

Learn best practices around system design, testing, deployment, and scalability

Contribute to technical discussions and help shape the direction of your team’s projects

Grow rapidly through mentorship, feedback, and hands on ownership of real projects

Make a meaningful impact on the lives of millions of people who rely on our products every day

What We’re Looking For

Must‑haves

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience), graduating in 2026 or 2027

Strong foundation in computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and software design

Experience building software through internships, personal projects, open source contributions, hackathons, or coursework

AI native and experienced in using AI coding agents like Claude code, cursor, and Codex for productivity gains

Solid understanding of system design, databases, and back‑end architecture

Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams

A demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal guidance, proactively manage tasks and priorities, analyze and execute work efficiently, and thrive in a fast‑paced, results‑driven environment

Nice‑to‑haves

Previous internship experience at a technology company

Experience with web tech (React, Node.js, TypeScript)

Exposure to AI/ML tools, APIs, or frameworks (e.g., OpenAI, LangChain, TensorFlow, PyTorch)

Familiarity with modern engineering workflows (Git, CI/CD, testing frameworks)

Track record of shipping projects end‑to‑end

Comfort navigating ambiguity and learning new technologies quickly

Compensation and Benefits

Superhuman offers all team members competitive pay along with a benefits package encompassing the following and more:

Excellent health care (including a wide range of medical, dental, vision, mental health, and fertility benefits)

Disability and life insurance options

401(k) and RRSP matching

Paid parental leave

20 days of paid time off per year, 12 days of paid holidays per year, two floating holidays per year, and flexible sick time

Generous stipends (including those for caregiving, pet care, wellness, your home office, and more)

Annual professional development budget and opportunities

Superhuman takes a market‑based approach to compensation, so base pay may vary by location. Our US locations are categorized into two compensation zones based on proximity to our hub locations.

Base pay may vary considerably depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. The expected salary ranges for this position are outlined by compensation zone and may be modified in the future.

Why You’ll Love It Here

Learn by doing: You’ll work on meaningful problems with real users, not shadow projects

Strong mentorship: Learn from engineers who’ve built and scaled products at companies like Google, Facebook, and Dropbox

Real ownership: We trust early‑career engineers with responsibility and support them as they grow

Connected culture: Highly collaborative teams, in‑person connection, and shared wins

We encourage you to apply

At Superhuman, we value our differences, and we encourage all to apply—especially those whose identities are traditionally underrepresented in tech organizations. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, political belief, or any other characteristic protected by law. Superhuman is an equal opportunity employer and a participant in the US federal E‑Verify program (US). We also abide by the Employment Equity Act (Canada).