Software Engineer, Platform

Factory; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Factory is seeking talented platform engineers to strengthen our core platform, focusing on platform services and improving developer experience. You will design, develop, and optimize core services across the platform, with an emphasis on usability and reliability.

You will collaborate with AI researchers to ensure seamless integration of AI components, drive best practices in security and architecture, and contribute to a culture of technical excellence.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in full stack engineering roles with demonstrated high-performance systems.
• Experience in tools for software analysis or in compiler/runtime domains is valued.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, or C++, and familiarity with Git and CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize the Factory platform and core services.
• Lead areas such as search/indexing, infrastructure, auth, billing, and org management.
• Improve internal developer experience with usable tooling.
• Collaborate with AI researchers to integrate AI components with core systems.
• Promote code quality, security, and architectural excellence.

Skills

Full stack engineering

Python

Java

C++

Git & CI/CD

Systems programming

Education

CS/Engineering degree

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Job description

About The Role

Factory is seeking talented platform engineers to help strengthen our core platform, with a focus on platform services and enhancing developer experience.

What You Will Do And Achieve

• Play a leading role in the design, development, and optimization of the Factory platform and all of it’s core services and internal systems.
• Drive key areas, including search and indexing systems, core infrastructure, integrations, authentication services, billing and organization management, and internal developer experience.
• Enhance the developer experience by creating and refining internal tooling to streamline the engineering experience, with emphasis on usability, efficiency, and smooth onboarding.
• Work closely with our AI researchers and engineers to ensure seamless integration between AI-driven components and the foundational systems that support them.
• Drive the adoption of best practices in code quality, security, and architecture design, contributing to a culture of technical excellence and innovation.

Qualifications

• A strong technical background with a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, coupled with 3+ years of experience in full stack engineering roles.
• Proven experience as a software engineer, with a demonstrable ability to build complex, high-performance, and reliable systems. Experience in developing tools for software analysis or in domains like compilers, runtime systems, or similar areas is highly valued.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C++), and familiarity with software engineering tools and practices (e.g., Git, CI/CD pipelines).
• Knowledge of systems programming and an understanding of how to work with large codebases and the challenges involved in manipulating and understanding code at scale.

This is an in-office position (5 days/week) in San Francisco (walking distance to Caltrain)