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Love Freedom Solution

<div>
 
 Full Stack Software Engineer (1&ndash;3 YOE) | AI Startup | Onsite &ndash; San Francisco
 
 
 About the Opportunity
 
 
 
 Lovefreedom Solution has the luxury to work with a
 
 high-growth, VC-backed startup
 
 building infrastructure for next-generation AI systems. This company works directly with leading AI labs and is scaling rapidly following strong early traction.
 
 
 They are hiring a
 
 Full Stack Software Engineer (1&ndash;3 years experience)
 
 to help build core product and infrastructure systems used at scale.
 
 
 This is a
 
 high-ownership, hands-on engineering role
 
 with direct exposure to cutting-edge AI workflows.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 <li>
 Build and ship full-stack applications end-to-end
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop frontend systems using Next.js / React
 </li>
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 Contribute to backend services using Node.js or Python
 </li>
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 Work with Kubernetes-based infrastructure
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 Design scalable systems supporting high-volume user workflows
 </li>
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 Partner with internal teams and stakeholders in a client-facing capacity
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Required Qualifications (Non-Negotiable)
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 1&ndash;3 years of experience as a Full Stack Engineer
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 Experience at:
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 High-growth VC-backed startup, OR
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 Top trading firm, OR
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 Founding engineer at startup that raised $2.5M+
 
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 </ul>
 </ul>
 
 Technical Requirements
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Strong full-stack experience:
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 <ul>
 <li>
 Frontend: React, Next.js
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 Backend: Node.js or Python
 </li>
 </ul>
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 Kubernetes (required)
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 Experience with Kafka, Redis, or Elasticsearch is a plus
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 What We&rsquo;re Looking For
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Proven ability to build products end-to-end
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong sense of ownership and execution
 </li>
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 Comfortable in a fast-paced, startup environment
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 Strong communication skills (client-facing exposure required)
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Work Environment
 
 
 
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 Onsite: San Francisco (FiDi) &ndash; 5 days/week
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 Flexible working hours
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 High-performance, fast-moving team
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Compensation
 
 
 
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 $180K &ndash; $250K base
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 Competitive equity package
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Right to Represent
 
 
 
 By applying, you agree to be represented by
 
 Lovefreedom Solution
 
 for this opportunity.
 
 
 Skills: kubernetes,node.js,stack,infrastructure,software,react,san,high-growth,ownership,python
</div>

Software Engineer

SmithRx

<div>
 
 Who We Are:
 
 
 
 SmithRx is a rapidly growing, venture-backed Health-Tech company. Our mission is to disrupt the expensive and inefficient Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) sector by building a next-generation drug acquisition platform driven by cutting edge technology, innovative cost saving tools, and best-in-class customer service. With hundreds of thousands of members onboarded since 2016, SmithRx has a solution that is resonating with clients all across the country.
 
 
 We pride ourselves for our mission-driven and collaborative culture that inspires our employees to do their best work. We believe that the U.S healthcare system is in need of transformation, and we come to work each day dedicated to making that change a reality. At our core, we are guided by our company values:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Integrity:
 
 Our purpose guides our actions and gives us confidence in the path ahead. With unwavering honesty and dependability, we embrace the pressure of challenging the old and exemplify ethical leadership to create the new.
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 Courage:
 
 We face continuous challenges with grit and resilience. We embrace the discomfort of the unknown by balancing autonomy with empathy, and ownership with vulnerability. We boldly challenge the status quo to keep moving forward&mdash;always.
 </li>
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 Together:
 
 The success of SmithRx reflects the strength of our partnerships and the commitment of our team. Our shared values bind us together and make us one. When one falls, we all fall; when one rises, we all rise.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Job Summary:
 
 
 
 As a Software Engineer, AI, you will be a key contributor in SmithRx's mission to build a next-generation, AI-native pharmacy benefits platform. This is not a traditional MLE role; we are looking for a product-focused, versatile engineer who can help bridge the gap between cutting-edge LLM capabilities and reliable, production-grade software. You will help build and scale systems that leverage the power of AI while maintaining the deterministic rigor required for healthcare and financial transactions. You will apply engineering best practices, coding standards, and collaborate closely with the team on system design. We need our engineers to be adaptable and driven, display strong ownership qualities, and be enthusiastic to take on new challenges as we continue to push technology forward.
 
 
 
 What you will do:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Develop and Maintain: Focus on discovering, designing, developing, and maintaining SmithRx product features using a varied technology stack such as Golang, JavaScript/TypeScript, Node, GraphQL, and SQL (amongst others), while leveraging CI/CD to iterate quickly.
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 Collaborate on Design: Work with technical leads, senior engineers, and stakeholders to translate requirements into high-quality, AI-native software, actively contributing to technical design and scoping discussions.
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 Build the Stochastic/Deterministic Bridge: Help implement the "safety rails" around LLMs, writing deterministic software that effectively manages, validates, and wraps the stochastic nature of AI models to ensure accuracy in healthcare data.
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 Uphold Best Practices: Consistently apply software development best practices, design patterns, testing, and automation, utilizing emerging AI technologies like Claude-code, Copilot, or similar tools to accelerate development.
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 Leverage Cloud Infrastructure: Utilize AWS technologies, like Lambda, Managed Kafka, and EKS, to handle various types of jobs and batch processing.
 </li>
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 Support Production: Troubleshoot production issues by participating in bug triage, assessing impact, and collaborating with the team to implement short-term mitigations and long-term root cause fixes.
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 Drive Team Excellence: Foster a collaborative learning culture by actively participating in code reviews, sharing knowledge, and exploring innovative technologies alongside the engineering team.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 What you will bring to SmithRx:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 BS degree in computer science or applicable experience.
 </li>
 <li>
 3-5 years of software development experience working on server-side applications, specifically around API servers, third-party integrations, and data processing.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong experience in a compiled language such as GoLang or Java is required.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proficiency with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, including schema design and query optimization, is required.
 </li>
 <li>
 Working knowledge of GraphQL APIs, CI/CD pipelines, the AWS platform, Docker, and Kubernetes is a plus.
 </li>
 <li>
 AI Integration Experience: Familiarity or hands-on experience with Agentic Frameworks, MCP, LLM APIs (Anthropic/OpenAI), and basic Prompt Engineering/Evals.
 </li>
 <li>
 Communication: A collaborative approach to engineering, capable of explaining technical trade-offs to teammates and working effectively within a distributed team.
 </li>
 <li>
 Engineering Mindset: Ability to write clean, maintainable code with an understanding of system performance, while successfully navigating the ambiguity of a high-growth startup.
 </li>
 <li>
 Positivity; non-dogmatic, team-first attitude.
 </li>
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 Flexibility; someone who is responsive and comfortable with ambiguity.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience at a high-growth startup is a plus.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 What SmithRx Offers You:
 
 
 
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 <li>
 Highly competitive wellness benefits including Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance and AD&amp;D Insurance
 </li>
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 Flexible Spending Benefits
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 401(k) Retirement Savings Program
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 Short-term and long-term disability
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 Discretionary Paid Time Off
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 Paid Company Holidays
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 Wellness Benefits
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 Commuter Benefits
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 Paid Parental Leave benefits
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 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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 Well-stocked kitchen in office locations
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 Professional development and training opportunities
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Location: US Remote
</div>

Software Engineer, AI, Platform

Ｃollective

<div>About Collective:
Collective is on a mission to redefine the way businesses-of-one work. Our technology and team of trusted advisors help members achieve financial independence by taking care of everything from business incorporation to accounting, bookkeeping, tax services, and access to a thriving community, all in one integrated platform. We believe in empowering self-employed people to enjoy the same tax savings that big companies get, so they can focus on their passion, not paperwork.
Featured in Forbes, Business Insider, Yahoo, Bloomberg, Financial Times, TechCrunch, and more. We are backed by General Catalyst, Sound Ventures (Ashton Kutcher and Guy Oseary), QED Investors, Google&rsquo;s Gradient Ventures, Expa, and other investors who have financed iconic companies like YouTube, Substack, Twitch, Box, Hims, Instacart, and Lyft.
About the role:
We&rsquo;re hiring a Senior Software Engineer to build and evolve the core product experiences that power Collective&rsquo;s member platform. This is a product engineering role with high ownership across the stack, working closely with Product, Design, and Operations to ship fast and iterate based on real customer needs. You&rsquo;ll be expected to use modern AI tools and agent-based workflows to accelerate development, improve code quality, and unlock new product capabilities. This role is ideal for engineers who think in terms of outcomes, not tickets, and who see AI as a core part of how software gets built today.
What you'll do:<ul><li>
Own features end-to-end &mdash; define the problem, build the solution, deploy it, and iterate until it works</li><li>
Ship high-quality, user-facing product experiences across frontend and backend systems</li><li>
Partner with Product and Design to break down ambiguous problems into simple, effective solutions &mdash; then build them</li><li>
Leverage AI-powered development tools (code generation, copilots, agent workflows) to move faster and cut manual overhead</li><li>
Identify and implement AI capabilities in the product where they meaningfully improve the member experience</li><li>
Ship continuously, instrument what you build, and use customer behavior and feedback to drive the next iteration.</li><li>
Make system design decisions that balance speed, scalability, and maintainability &mdash; and own the tradeoffs</li><li>
Build and improve developer workflows through automation, internal tooling, and AI-assisted processes</li><li>
A habit of evaluating new tools, frameworks, and approaches &mdash; and a willingness to recommend what works and kill what doesn't</li></ul>
What you'll bring:<ul><li>
 5+ years of experience building and shipping production software in a product-focused environment</li><li>
Strong fullstack engineering skills (e.g., Python, Django, React, or similar modern frameworks)</li><li>
Track record of owning features or systems end-to-end and delivering measurable user impact</li><li>
Experience using AI developer tools (copilots, code agents, custom workflows) to ship faster &mdash; not just experiment with them</li><li>
Ability to take a loosely defined member problem and drive it to a shipped solution without waiting for a fully specced PRD</li><li>
Product instinct that lets you make good scope and UX tradeoffs without a designer in every conversation</li><li>
Clear communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical partners</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to integrate AI agents and automation into development workflows and product features</li></ul>
What we offer:<ul><li>
Hybrid Work Model: Based in San Francisco with a balance of in-office and remote flexibility.</li><li>
Fresh Lunch: Provided on in-office days.</li><li>
Commuter Support: $150 monthly reimbursement for transit expenses.</li><li>
Health &amp; Wellness: $200 quarterly reimbursement to support your well-being.</li><li>
Time Off: Flexible PTO plus 14 company holidays.</li><li>
Comprehensive Coverage: 100% medical, dental, and vision for employees; 75% coverage for dependents.</li><li>
Parental Leave: 16 weeks fully paid.</li><li>
Retirement &amp; Ownership: 401k plan plus an equity package.</li><li>
Team Connection: Quarterly virtual events and an annual in-person summit.</li></ul>
Compensation Range: $195K - $230K</div>

Senior Software Engineer

Loop

<div>
 
 About Loop
 
 
 
 Loop is the data platform for the global supply chain. Logistics runs on messy, unstructured data&mdash;trapped in PDFs, emails, and legacy systems. We use AI to structure this chaos, creating a "source of truth" that automates payments and audits for the Fortune 100.
 
 
 We are building the financial nervous system for a $100 trillion physical economy. Our technology ensures freight moves efficiently and carriers get paid instantly.
 
 
 Backed by Founders Fund, Index Ventures and 8VC, we are scaling rapidly. We are looking for engineers ready to deploy production AI that powers the physical economy.
 
 
 
 About You
 
 
 
 As a full-stack engineer, you will work closely with founders and customers to understand and solve their logistics billing and payment pain points. You will help define the product and ship features that directly impact our customers. You will face and solve many complex technical challenges while you receive guidance and feedback from the team. You will shape the Loop DNA and define how we grow as a company.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Work cross-functionally with product, design, and sales to understand requirements and ship thoughtful solutions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Write high-quality code optimized for extensibility.
 </li>
 <li>
 Engage in code reviews to maintain a high bar of engineering excellence.
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead discussions and documentation to communicate and arrive at the best technical design.
 </li>
 <li>
 Work across different component boundaries, from frontend to backend, and even infrastructure layers.
 </li>
 <li>
 Adopt AI technologies such as Cursor/Codex/Claude to accelerate software development and champion adoption of AI tools across the organization for increased productivity.
 </li>
 <li>
 Promote better practices and share technical knowledge across the team.
 </li>
 <li>
 Help grow Loop through deliberate feedback on product, process, and culture.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Willing to work in the SF or Chicago office three days a week
 </li>
 <li>
 Two years of software engineering experience.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience with TypeScript and tools such as GraphQL, Relay, React, and Node.js.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience working at early-stage companies where you shipped products end-to-end and wore many hats.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Under the Hood
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Infrastructure: AWS, CDK, Fargate ECS
 </li>
 <li>
 Backend: TypeScript, Node.js, Prisma, NestJS, PostgreSQL, Kafka, Redis, Elasticsearch, GraphQL
 </li>
 <li>
 Frontend: TypeScript, React, Relay, Ant Design, Vite, GraphQL
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Compensation
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Base pay 150k+ per year
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Benefits &amp; Perks
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance plans
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 Insurance premiums covered 100% for you
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 Unlimited PTO
 </li>
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 Fireside chats with industry leading keynote speakers
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 Generous professional development budget to feed your curiosity
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 Physical and Mental fitness subsidies for yoga, meditation, gym, or ski memberships
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Why you should join Loop?
 
 
</div>

Software Engineer, Full-Stack

SquareTrade

<div>
 
 Company Description
 
 
 
 SquareTrade is the fastest growing company of its kind. We&rsquo;re revolutionizing a $30b industry with service innovation and attention to customer satisfaction. We partner with some of the largest, most sophisticated retailers and carriers in the world (Amazon, Walmart, The Home Depot to name a few), consistently win industry awards, have received tens of thousands of 5-star reviews&hellip; and we&rsquo;re just getting started. A member of the Allstate family, SquareTrade has headquarters in San Francisco and London. We are currently expanding in Europe and Asia Pacific, including Japan and Australia.
 
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 Our leading-edge Agile team in the engineering group is looking for a motivated and energetic Software Engineer who is eager to learn and make big changes to our mission critical applications. This is an exciting time to join, as we continue to rapidly expand and look for new ways to improve our architecture and solution offerings to serve the millions of customers around the globe. Your opportunities for achievement are limitless with SquareTrade/Allstate. We embrace a fast-paced Agile XP environment where we practice pair programming and TDD. You&rsquo;ll have the opportunity to work with the engineering leads, product and design teams, as well as other developers to deliver applications which are scalable, secure, robust and highly performing. We adopt microservices architecture, distributed technologies, latest frontend frameworks and sophisticated monitoring tools.
 
 
 Key responsibilities
 
 
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 Participates in iteration planning meetings, infusing backlogs with technical input
 </li>
 <li>
 Designs, develops, and maintains secure, scalable, and high-performance microservices and APIs using modern frameworks (e.g. Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, ElastiCache)
 </li>
 <li>
 Designs, develops, and integrates Generative AI modules (e.g. ChatGPT, Gemini, RAG, Python), and fine-tunes results for specific use cases
 </li>
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 Performs continuous integration, continuous delivery, and continuous deployment pipelines on AWS and Microsoft Azure
 </li>
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 Monitors in production and improves system performance, reliability, and scalability
 </li>
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 Adopts XP methodology and practices paired programming and test-driven development (TDD) daily
 </li>
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 Participates in daily standups, code reviews and retrospectives
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelors in Computer Science or related majors is REQUIRED
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 3+ years of professional software development experience with a successful track record
 </li>
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 Proficiency in Python, Java, Spring Boot, Kafka and microservices framework
 </li>
 <li>
 Exposure to Generative AI technologies and use cases
 </li>
 <li>
 Hands-on experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and writes high-quality, testable code
 </li>
 <li>
 Comfortable working in a pair-programming (XP) environment
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience with relational databases, such as PosgreSQL
 </li>
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 Familiarity with code versioning tools such as Github
 </li>
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 Familiarity with build pipeline such as Jenkins
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Desirable Skills
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Familiarity with cloud and hybrid environments, including Azure, AWS, and on-prem systems
 </li>
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 Familiarity with web related technologies, such as Angular, JavaScript, CSS
 </li>
 <li>
 Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes and DevOps practices
 </li>
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 Experience in the warranty, insurance, fintech, or e-commerce domains
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Additional Information
 
 
 
 At SquareTrade you'll have access to:
 
 
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 Medical, dental and vision coverage with network optionality and the ability to contribute to a savings account (HSA or FSA)
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 Up to 4% company match into 401(k) and contributions into your company-sponsored pension
 </li>
 <li>
 $75/month budget to help prioritize your physical wellbeing
 </li>
 <li>
 $80/month stipend to subsidize connectivity costs
 </li>
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 Mental health resources including free 1:1 therapy, coaching sessions and digital resources
 </li>
 <li>
 Supportive leave policies
 </li>
 <li>
 Flexible Time Off Policy in addition to 9 Company Holidays
 </li>
 <li>
 Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year to further your personal educational advancement desires
 </li>
 <li>
 Hybrid work arrangements with regular investment in gatherings/offsites to spend time together as team
 </li>
 <li>
 Various corporate perks and discounts
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 This role is a hybrid role associated with our Bay Area Office or Denver, CO office.
 
 
 SquareTrade estimates the possible base compensation for this role, if hired in the San Francisco Bay Area, California, to be in the range : $140K - 170K
 
 
 SquareTrade estimates the possible base compensation for this role, if hired in the Denver, Colorado, to be in the range : $90K - 140K
 
 
 The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation.
 
 
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 SquareTrade is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or ability status. It is the Company&rsquo;s policy to employ the best qualified individuals available for all jobs. Therefore, any discriminatory action taken on account of an employee&rsquo;s ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual and reproductive health decision, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race (include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion (including religious dress), sex, or sexual orientation that adversely affects an employee's terms or conditions of employment is prohibited. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, salary administration, promotion, job assignment, benefits, discipline, and separation of employment.
 
 
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</div>

Handshake

<div>
 
 About Handshake
 
 
 
 Handshake is the career network for the AI economy. 20 million knowledge workers, 1,600 educational institutions, 1 million employers (including 100% of the Fortune 50), and every foundational AI lab trust Handshake to power career discovery, hiring, and upskilling, from freelance AI training gigs to first internships to full-time careers and beyond. This unique value is leading to unparalleled growth; in 2025, we tripled our ARR at scale.
 
 
 
 Why Join Handshake Now
 
 
 
 <ul>
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 Shape how every career evolves in the AI economy, at global scale, with impact your friends, family and peers can see and feel
 </li>
 <li>
 Work hand-in-hand with world-class AI labs, Fortune 500 partners and the world&rsquo;s top educational institutions
 </li>
 <li>
 Join a team with leadership from Scale AI, Meta, xAI, Notion, Coinbase, and Palantir, among others
 </li>
 <li>
 Build a massive, fast-growing business with billions in revenue
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 About The Role
 
 
 
 As a Software Engineer, you will play a critical role in building the products and systems that power Handshake&rsquo;s core user experiences&mdash;from search and discovery to onboarding and beyond. You&rsquo;ll work across the full stack, shipping features that directly impact how millions of users find opportunities, connect with employers, and launch their careers.
 
 
 You&rsquo;ll collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver polished, end-to-end experiences in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. Whether you&rsquo;re building AI-powered features, scaling backend systems, or crafting intuitive frontends, your work will have real, measurable impact on users at scale.
 
 
 
 Location: San Francisco, CA | 5 days/week in-office
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Design and implement scalable full-stack systems powering core user journeys, including search, discovery, matching, and onboarding flows.
 </li>
 <li>
 Build and iterate on product features across frontend and backend surfaces, balancing speed with code quality and correctness.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ship backend APIs, asynchronous workflows, and frontend experiences that are reliable, scalable, and intuitive.
 </li>
 <li>
 Partner closely with product managers and designers to translate requirements into polished, end-to-end user experiences.
 </li>
 <li>
 Write high-quality, maintainable code while contributing to code reviews and engineering best practices.
 </li>
 <li>
 Debug and resolve issues related to system reliability, user flows, and performance.
 </li>
 <li>
 Contribute to architectural decisions and help establish patterns for scalable, secure deployments.
 </li>
 <li>
 Grow toward increased technical ownership by learning from senior engineers on the team.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Desired Capabilities
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 2+ years of professional software engineering experience building full-stack applications.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong proficiency in TypeScript, with comfort working across frontend and backend.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience with modern web stacks (e.g., React, Next.js, GraphQL, Ruby on Rails).
 </li>
 <li>
 Solid understanding of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL) and data modeling.
 </li>
 <li>
 Product-oriented mindset with a focus on user experience and business outcomes.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong communication skills and comfort collaborating cross-functionally with product, design, and other engineering teams.
 </li>
 <li>
 Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a focus on continuous learning and improvement.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Extra Credit
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Experience with AI-powered products, chatbots, conversational interfaces, or agentic frameworks (e.g., OpenAI APIs).
 </li>
 <li>
 Familiarity with workflow orchestration tools such as Temporal or asynchronous job systems.
 </li>
 <li>
 Exposure to matching systems, marketplaces, or multi-step onboarding flows.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP) and deployment pipelines.
 </li>
 <li>
 Background at high-growth or scaling technology companies.
 </li>
 <li>
 Familiarity with component libraries, design systems, and building reusable interfaces for rapid deployment.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Perks
 
 
 
 Handshake delivers benefits that help you feel supported&mdash;and thrive at work and in life.
 
 
 
 
 The below benefits are for full-time US employees.
 
 
 
 
 🎯
 
 Ownership:
 
 Equity in a fast-growing company
 
 
 💰
 
 Financial Wellness
 
 : 401(k) match, competitive compensation, financial coaching
 
 
 🍼
 
 Family Support:
 
 Paid parental leave, fertility benefits, parental coaching
 
 
 💝
 
 Wellbeing:
 
 Medical, dental, and vision, mental health support, $500 wellness stipend
 
 
 📚
 
 Growth:
 
 $2,000 learning stipend, ongoing development
 
 
 💻
 
 Remote &amp; Office:
 
 Internet, commuting, and free lunch/gym in our SF office
 
 
 🏝
 
 Time Off:
 
 Flexible PTO, 15 holidays + 2 flex days
 
 
 🤝
 
 Connection:
 
 Team outings &amp; referral bonuses
 
 
 Explore our mission, values, and comprehensive US benefits at joinhandshake.com/careers.
 
 
 Compensation Range: $145K - $170K
 
 
</div>

OpenAI

<div>
 
 About The Team
 
 
 
 Our team brings OpenAI&rsquo;s most capable technology to the world through our developer platform: the OpenAI API. As the leading AI development platform, our API is used by millions of developers and the majority of enterprises around the world, and powers the majority of AI applications that you may use on a daily basis. Most recently, we&rsquo;ve released gpt-5, gpt-realtime, Responses API, Agents SDK, and many other products and features.
 
 
 
 About The Role
 
 
 
 We are looking for a software engineer to own the design of our APIs. Our API
 
 is
 
 our product, and as such we treat its design and development with care and intentionality. Every endpoint, every field name, and every enum value is a product interface that we want to design well. We are looking for engineers who not only love building APIs, but who will also sweat the details around API design and have a discerning taste for well designed API experience. You will play a major role in shaping the future roadmap of the OpenAI API &ndash; by both building and designing it.
 
 
 
 In This Role, You Will
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Design and build products that we launch in API &ndash; extending existing endpoints, adding new endpoints, or rethinking our entire API suite.
 </li>
 <li>
 Play a major role in our API Review process &ndash; working with all other teams to ensure our APIs meet our design standard.
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 Collaborate closely with the rest of the API team, our Developer Experience team, and our GTM team to make our APIs the best in the world.
 
 
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 You Might Thrive In This Role If You
 
 
 
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 Appreciate taste in API design &ndash; you believe there are well designed APIs and poorly designed APIs
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 Can thrive and operate independently in a fast-paced environment with ambiguous requirements and goals
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 Love building for other developers, and thrive on feedback from opinionated users
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 Are an engineer at heart, but are willing to lean into product decisions.
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 Think of APIs as ladders.
 
 
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 About OpenAI
 
 
 
 OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. We push the boundaries of the capabilities of AI systems and seek to safely deploy them to the world through our products. AI is an extremely powerful tool that must be created with safety and human needs at its core, and to achieve our mission, we must encompass and value the many different perspectives, voices, and experiences that form the full spectrum of humanity.
 
 
 We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.
 
 
 For additional information, please see OpenAI&rsquo;s Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement.
 
 
 Background checks for applicants will be administered in accordance with applicable law, and qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment consistent with those laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, for US-based candidates. For unincorporated Los Angeles County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: protect computer hardware entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon termination of employment or end of assignment; and maintain the confidentiality of proprietary, confidential, and non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected information technology systems and related data security obligations.
 
 
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