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Senior Platform Engineer

Jenn Nguyen and Friends
Redwood, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/7/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Platform Engineer (Hybrid, Bay Area) Who Are We? We are a high-growth, venture-backed startup building a widely used product that has served over 1.8 million engineers worldwide . Until recently, we were profitable due to strong customer traction , and we have now raised our first VC round to scale further and integrate AI-driven solutions . What's In It for You?

  • Competitive Compensation & Equity $180,000 - $220,000 (salary varies by experience, interview performance, and location).
  • Build & Own End-to-End Products Work on impactful software that is already transforming engineering workflows.
  • High-Growth Startup Be part of a small, elite team where your contributions directly influence product direction .
  • Hybrid Work Model Must already be based in the Bay Area and work onsite (M / W / F in Redwood City, CA) .
  • Fast-Paced & Impactful Role Move at startup speed with rapid iteration, owning major projects across the stack .

What Will You Do?

  • Own complex full-stack software projects end-to-end across front-end, back-end, and DevOps .
  • Move at startup speed , iterating rapidly while maintaining product quality.
  • Work as engineer #6 , defining and building the core platform architecture .
  • Collaborate directly with the founding team , shaping the company's technical future.
  • What Will You Need? Required Experience :

  • 5 years in software engineering , with at least 2 years as a senior engineer , owning end-to-end development.
  • Recent startup experience Must have worked at a VC-funded startup with fewer than 100 people (ideally 5-50) in the last five years .
  • Proficiency in full-stack development , ideally 60% front-end, 40% back-end .
  • Strong technical foundation Degree in Computer Science or Engineering required.
  • Clear, concise communication Must be able to articulate technical concepts logically and succinctly.
  • Hybrid Bay Area Requirement Must already be located in the San Francisco Bay Area and have worked onsite or hybrid in the last five years .
  • Tech Stack :

  • Back-End : Python, JavaScript
  • Front-End : Angular, Electron preferred, but React, Vue, and Ember are acceptable
  • DevOps & Search : Experience with Elastic Search is a strong plus
  • Preferred Experience (Nice to Have) :

  • Background in electronic circuit design, electrical engineering, or CAD software.
  • Deep science or advanced engineering degree.
  • Experience working with AI , including APIs, training models, or AI research.
  • Elastic Search expertise.
  • Strong understanding of user experience and UI / UX-focused development.
  • Side projects involving electronics or hardware-related full-stack development.
  • Why Join Us?

    This is a rare opportunity to join an elite engineering team at a high-growth, VC-backed startup . If you thrive in fast-paced environments , have startup hunger and intensity , and want end-to-end ownership of impactful projects , we want to hear from you.

    Salary : $180,000 - $220,000

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