Software Engineer (Full-stack)

Valency Systems Inc.; Berkeley (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Valency Systems Inc. in Berkeley, CA is seeking a Software Engineer (Full-stack) to learn with a collaborative team and ship features across the stack. You will build frontend and backend components, pair program, and use AI coding tools to accelerate your growth.

The role emphasizes open science and building infrastructure that advances human knowledge. We value a growth mindset, teamwork, and a strong CS background, with 0–3 years of experience.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of software development experience.
• Strong educational background in CS or related fields.
• Experience using AI coding assistants.

Responsibilities

• Build small features end-to-end (frontend + backend).
• Learn from experienced engineers and collaborate closely with the team.
• Use AI coding tools to accelerate learning and productivity.
• Pair program to share knowledge and improve code quality.
• Ship features to production and grow your skills as part of a research infrastructure.

Skills

Team player

Growth mindset

Open science enthusiasm

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS

Tools

AI coding tools

Job description

About Valency

Valency Systems is a small, dynamic team of engineers, scientists, and researchers building the global hub for the agentic research era.

We're based in Berkeley, California, and we're building something that matters. If you care about open science, advancing research at the speed of thought, and using AI to accelerate discovery, we'd love to talk.

Our team is hybrid. We come together in person 3 days a week, with the option for 2 days of remote work.

The Position: Software Engineer (Full-stack)

You'll learn with the team and ship features across the stack.

What you'll do:

• Build small features end-to-end (frontend + backend). Learn from experienced engineers. Use AI coding tools to accelerate your learning. Pair program. Ask questions. Ship to production. Grow your skills. Help build the future of research infrastructure.

Who You Are

• You have 0-3 years of experience.

• You have a strong educational background in CS or related fields.

• You're already using AI coding assistants.

• You're a team player with a growth mindset.

• You're excited about open science and building infrastructure that advances human knowledge.

Show Us Your Work

We want to see what you've built:

• GitHub repos

• Side projects

Compensation, Benefits & Equity
We offer a competitive salary, benefits, and meaningful equity in a company building something important from the ground up.

Work Authorization Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.