Role : Software Engineer, Product
Employment Type : Full-time
Location : Hybrid - San Francisco, CA (3 days in-office, Mon-Wed)
Compensation : $150,000 - $230,000 + 0.2-0.5% equity
Visa Sponsorship : Available About the Role
This early-stage AI infrastructure startup is looking for a Software Engineer, Product to help build its next-generation data platform. As one of the first engineering hires, you'll work across the entire stack to deliver core functionality for an open-source data engine built for large-scale AI / ML workloads. You'll have the opportunity to shape both the product and company direction while working closely with world-class AI researchers and industry partners.
What You Will Do
- Design and build new features for the company's distributed data engine, spanning APIs, dashboards, schedulers, and a Rust-based execution layer.
- Develop integrations with leading technologies in the data / AI ecosystem (e.g., Ray, Apache Iceberg, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog).
- Partner with AI labs, researchers, and early customers to understand their needs and translate them into product capabilities.
- Contribute beyond engineering-supporting infrastructure, customer engagement, and product design decisions.
- Operate in a fast-paced startup environment with broad responsibilities and high autonomy.
What You Will Bring
5+ years of software engineering experience (applications, distributed systems, databases, or cloud infrastructure).Proven track record of building and deploying products end-to-end.Hands-on experience with 0-1 product development or Greenfield projects (founding engineer or equivalent).Strong ability to engage directly with users, gather requirements, and convert feedback into product roadmaps.Startup mindset : balancing speed and iteration with long-term scalability.Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure, S3).Enthusiasm for working in small, focused teams with high ownership.Compensation & Perks
Base salary : $150,000 - $230,000Equity : 0.2% - 0.5%Hybrid work policy : 3 days in-office (Mon-Wed) in San FranciscoVisa sponsorship availableOpportunity to join as an early employee with significant influence on product directionWhy Join Us
Be an early team member at a fast-growing startup tackling one of the hardest problems in AI infrastructure .Work on a cutting-edge, open-source engine purpose-built for multimodal AI data (video, images, audio, text).Collaborate with leading researchers and practitioners in AI and distributed systems.High-impact role with broad ownership and autonomy in shaping the product and engineering culture.Strong funding and backing from top investors, providing stability and growth opportunities.