Software Engineer – Product

Alexander Chapman; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-moving AI startup is looking for a Software Engineer to drive user-facing product development and scale video infrastructure. Responsibilities include building innovative AI features, translating user needs into back-end systems, and integrating video capabilities. Ideal candidates have a strong shipping track record and proficiency in TypeScript, along with experience in a startup environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in product engineering with a strong shipping track record.
• Comfortable with APIs, ambiguity, and fast-moving environments.

Responsibilities

• Build and iterate on innovative AI features with design and front-end teams.
• Translate user needs into scalable back-end systems.
• Integrate advanced video capabilities into core products.
• Shape the technical roadmap and product direction.

Skills

Proficient in TypeScript

Python

Go

APIs

Startup experience

Video infrastructure

Job description

This range is provided by Alexander Chapman. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $280,000.00/yr

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We're working with a fast-moving AI startup looking for a Software Engineer to help drive user-facing product development and scale their video infrastructure.

What You’ll Do

• Build and iterate on innovative AI features with design and front-end teams.
• Translate user needs into scalable back-end systems.
• Integrate advanced video capabilities into core products.
• Shape the technical roadmap and product direction.

What We’re Looking For

• 8+ years in product engineering with a strong shipping track record.
• Proficient in TypeScript, plus Python or Go.
• Startup experience (founder or early engineer preferred).
• Comfortable with APIs, ambiguity, and fast-moving environments.
• Bonus: Experience with video infrastructure.

Excited about building the future of AI-powered products? Let’s talk.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Software Development

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