Software Engineer, Product

Recruiting From Scratch; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-funded Series A startup is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to help build and expand their open-source data engine. The role involves working with a small, focused team to tackle significant challenges in distributed computing, employing an innovative hybrid work environment with autonomy in a fast-paced setting.

Benefits

Equity: 0.2% - 0.5%

Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible hybrid work environment

Ground-floor opportunity at a rapidly growing startup

Visa sponsorship available

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in full-stack software engineering.
• Strong background in building web applications and cloud infrastructure.
• Experience with modern web technologies and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Build and expand core features of an open-source distributed query engine.
• Work across the full technology stack from frontend to distributed scheduler.
• Gather requirements and implement solutions by collaborating directly with users.

Skills

Communication

Tools

Rust

C++

React

TypeScript

Job description

Who is Recruiting from Scratch:

Recruiting from Scratch is a talent firm that focuses on placing the best candidate for our clients. Our team is 100% remote and we work with teams across North America, South America, and Europe to help them hire.

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Exciting Opportunity: Senior Software Engineer - Open Source Data Engine

Company Overview Our client is a well-funded Series A startup revolutionizing the data platform space. They've developed an innovative open-source distributed data engine that's currently processing workloads on 800,000+ CPU cores daily. Founded by technical leaders from prominent technology companies, they're backed by top-tier Silicon Valley investors including Y Combinator.

What You'll Do

• Play a key role in building and expanding core features of an open-source distributed query engine
• Work across the full technology stack, from frontend API and dashboard development to the distributed scheduler and Rust execution engine
• Collaborate directly with users to gather requirements and implement solutions
• Contribute to core architecture and product design decisions
• Help shape the future of distributed data processing for ML/AI workloads

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in full-stack software engineering
• Strong background in building web applications and cloud infrastructure
• Experience with modern web technologies and distributed systems
• Track record of shipping production-quality code
• Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with users

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Rust, C++, or systems programming
• Background in data processing technologies (e.g., Pandas, Spark)
• Familiarity with React and TypeScript
• Prior experience in early-stage startups
• Contributions to open-source projects

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $150,000 - $250,000
• Equity: 0.2% - 0.5%
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Flexible hybrid work environment
• Ground-floor opportunity at a rapidly growing startup
• Visa sponsorship available

Location & Work Environment

• San Francisco Bay Area
• Hybrid schedule (3 days in-office, Monday-Wednesday)
• Fast-paced, autonomous work environment
• Small, focused teams with rapid iteration cycles

This role offers a unique opportunity to join a growing team that's tackling significant technical challenges in distributed computing and data processing. The ideal candidate will thrive in an environment that values autonomy, technical excellence, and direct user interaction.

If you're passionate about building the next generation of data infrastructure and want to be part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of what's possible in distributed computing, we want to hear from you.