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Software Development

Software Development

Topify • San Francisco, CA, United States
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Location : San Francisco (Onsite / Hybrid)

About Topify.ai

Topify.ai is a Silicon Valley–based technology company pioneering Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) — the world’s first dedicated approach to optimizing brand visibility in AI-driven search .

We help clients improve accuracy, visibility, and conversion performance across LLM search, AI-driven recommendations, and multimodal generation platforms .

Backed by over $10M in funding , our team brings experience from Stanford, Kuaishou, and Tencent , blending expertise in algorithms, strategy, creativity, brand investment, and execution .

As a Founding Member + Head of Engineering , you’ll not only lead the technical direction, but also write core code yourself , working side by side with the founding team to bring the platform from 0 →1.

Responsibilities

  • Hands-on coding : Take ownership of core backend and infrastructure code, ensuring high quality and performance in the critical path.
  • Technical leadership : Define the technical architecture, engineering vision, and long-term roadmap for the platform.
  • Backend architecture : Build a microservices ecosystem with Spring Boot 3 + Kotlin / Java , designing high-concurrency APIs, task scheduling, and access control systems.
  • Data infrastructure : Design and optimize PostgreSQL models and queries, powering large-scale data collection, ETL pipelines, and real-time analytics.
  • System evolution : Drive caching, messaging, CI / CD, and containerized deployment, ensuring performance and scalability.
  • Team building : While coding, help build and mentor an engineering team, shaping the company’s engineering culture and practices.
  • Cross-functional collaboration : Work closely with frontend and algorithm teams to integrate LLM-driven intelligence into data analytics products.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields.
  • Strong coding expertise in Kotlin / Java + Spring Boot 3 .
  • Proficiency with PostgreSQL, Redis, Linux, Docker / Compose or Podman .
  • Experience with distributed systems, async task handling, and high-concurrency architecture .
  • A founder’s mindset : self-driven, hands-on, and comfortable taking responsibility across architecture, coding, and team leadership.
  • Nice to Have

  • Experience with Kafka, Flink, Redis , or other distributed systems.
  • Experience with headless crawlers or large-scale data processing.
  • Background in AI Agent development or LLM integration , understanding data + AI use cases.
  • Prior experience as a Tech Lead or Founding Engineer in an early-stage startup.
  • What We Offer

  • Hands-on challenges : work daily on massive data pipelines, low-latency services, and cross-platform deployment .
  • Growth path : clear trajectory from Core Engineer → Tech Lead → Head of Engineering.
  • Collaboration : work closely with Stanford researchers and senior architects from Tencent / Kuaishou, combining academic insight with industry expertise.
  • Long-term opportunities : support for CPT / OPT / H1B, with official headcount and global growth potential.
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