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Mercor

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 About Mercor
 
 
 
 Mercor is at the intersection of labor markets and AI research. We partner with leading AI labs and enterprises to provide the human intelligence essential to AI development.
 
 
 Our vast talent network trains frontier AI models in the same way teachers teach students: by sharing knowledge, experience, and context that can't be captured in code alone. Today, more than 30,000 experts in our network collectively earn over $1.5 million a day.
 
 
 Mercor is creating a new category of work where expertise powers AI advancement. Achieving this requires an ambitious, fast-paced and deeply committed team. You&rsquo;ll work alongside researchers, operators, and AI companies at the forefront of shaping the systems that are redefining society.
 
 
 Mercor is a profitable Series C company valued at $10 billion. We work in-person five days a week in our new San Francisco headquarters.
 
 
 
 About The Role
 
 
 
 As a Software Engineer at Mercor, you&rsquo;ll join a small, product-driven engineering team building modern backend systems that power critical workflows for some of the most advanced AI companies in the world. You&rsquo;ll own projects end-to-end, designing, building, and shipping production systems that directly impact customers. From day one you&rsquo;ll write production-grade code, reason about systems holistically, and make decisions that tie directly to business outcomes. You&rsquo;ll work closely with product and design, moving fast while upholding a high bar for code quality, scalability, and simplicity.
 
 
 At The End Of The Process, You&rsquo;ll Be Team-matched To Where You Can Have The Most Impact, On One Of The Following
 
 
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 Talent platform side &ndash; building next-generation tools that automate recruiting end-to-end, intelligently match candidates to roles, and power global hiring with seamless contracts and payments.
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 Applied AI/human data side &ndash; partnering with top AI researchers from the AI labs like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google to create post training datasets to improve foundational model capabilities.
 
 
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 What You&rsquo;ll Do
 
 
 
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 Design and build scalable backend APIs, services, and infrastructure.
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 Collaborate across the stack with product and design to ship features quickly.
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 Write clean, maintainable code and contribute to documentation.
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 Participate in code reviews, technical design discussions, and retros.
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 Solve real-world customer problems under real-world constraints.
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 Contribute to core systems that power training, evaluation, and scaling for leading AI labs.
 
 
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 What We&rsquo;re Looking For
 
 
 
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 Strong coding fundamentals in at least one modern language (Python, Go, Rust, etc.).
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 Understanding of data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems.
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 Familiarity with APIs, SQL/NoSQL databases, and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP).
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 Bias toward ownership, curiosity, and asking the right questions.
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 Ability to break down ambiguity and ship simple solutions to complex problems.
 
 
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 Why Mercor
 
 
 
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 Impact: Your work powers how the world&rsquo;s leading AI labs train and test their models.
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 Learning: Get early insights into frontier model capabilities months before the market.
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 Growth: Work on both infrastructure and research-adjacent projects with fast paths to ownership.
 
 
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 Benefits
 
 
 
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 Generous equity grant vested over 4 years
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 A $20K relocation bonus (if moving to the Bay Area)
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 A $10K housing bonus (if you live within 0.5 miles of our office)
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 A $1K monthly stipend for meals
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 Free Equinox membership
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 Health insurance
 
 
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 Compensation Range: $130K - $500K
 
 
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Software Engineer, Backend

Plaid

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 We believe that the way people interact with their finances will drastically improve in the next few years. We&rsquo;re dedicated to empowering this transformation by building the tools and experiences that thousands of developers use to create their own products. Plaid powers the tools millions of people rely on to live a healthier financial life. We work with thousands of companies like Venmo, SoFi, several of the Fortune 500, and many of the largest banks to make it easy for people to connect their financial accounts to the apps and services they want to use. Plaid&rsquo;s network covers 12,000 financial institutions across the US, Canada, UK and Europe. Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in New York, Washington D.C., London and Amsterdam.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Design &amp; Development: Build and maintain backend services with a focus on performance, reliability and scalability.
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 Collaboration: Work closely with product managers and other stakeholders to define and implement new features that meet product and customer needs.
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 Code Quality: Write clean, maintainable and efficient code.
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 Testing &amp; Debugging: Develop automated tests to ensure the quality and reliability of the codebase. Troubleshoot and resolve issues.
 
 
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
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 1-4 years as a backend engineer.
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 Working knowledge of one or more programming languages such as Go, Python, Java, or Node.js.
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 Experience MySQL or other relational databases.
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 Experience working with microservices.
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 Excellent coding and testing skills.
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 High ownership. You are excited to roll up your sleeves and figure things out that don&rsquo;t have precedent at Plaid.
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 Customer empathy. You want to be face to face with customers (internal or external) to understand their needs and design products together.
 
 
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 $148,800 - $223,200 a year
 
 
 The target base salary for this position ranges from $148,800/year and $223,200/year in Zone 1. The target base salary will vary based on the job's location.
 
 
 
 Our Geographic Zones Are As Follows
 
 
 
 Zone 1 - New York City and San Francisco Bay Area
 
 
 Zone 2 - Los Angeles, Seattle, Washington D.C.
 
 
 Zone 3 - Austin, Boston, Denver, Houston, Portland, Sacramento, San Diego
 
 
 Zone 4 - Raleigh-Durham and all other US cities
 
 
 Additional compensation in the form(s) of equity and/or commission are dependent on the position offered. Plaid provides a comprehensive benefit plan, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Pay is based on factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and skillset, and location. Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.
 
 
 Our mission at Plaid is to unlock financial freedom for everyone. To support that mission, we seek to build a diverse team of driven individuals who care deeply about making the financial ecosystem more equitable. We recognize that strong qualifications can come from both prior work experiences and lived experiences. We encourage you to apply to a role even if your experience doesn't fully match the job description. We are always looking for team members that will bring something unique to Plaid!
 
 
 Plaid is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion or religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, military or veteran status, disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Plaid is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance with your application or interviews due to a disability, please let us know at [email protected] .
 
 
 Please review our Candidate Privacy Notice here .
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Software Engineer - Backend

Hinge Health

<div>Overview:

About the Role
As a Senior Software Engineer at Hinge Health, you will play a pivotal role in designing, building, and maintaining large-scale software solutions that directly impact our members&rsquo; health outcomes. You will collaborate with cross-functional partners, including product managers and designers, to deliver new product capabilities and improve the maintainability, availability, and performance of our features. This role is essential to advancing our mission of transforming joint and muscle care through technology, including the integration of AI-driven solutions to automate and enhance care delivery. Hinge Health software engineers work on small interdisciplinary teams focused on different parts of the user journey.
The ROI Pod (Return on Investment Identification &amp; Measurement Pod) at Hinge Health is a cross-functional team, bringing together Data Engineering, Data Science, Health Economics, Product, and Software Engineering. Our mission is to build advanced tools and analyses that identify and measure ROI, directly supporting Hinge Health&rsquo;s goal of delivering measurable value to clients and driving &gt;1x ROI for all clients in 2026 and beyond. The pod&rsquo;s work spans optimizing targeted enrollment using predictive models, personalizing interventions to maximize clinical and economic impact, and automating client-facing ROI analyses to accelerate and scale reporting.
As a Senior Software Engineer in the ROI Pod, you will play a pivotal role in designing, building, and maintaining large-scale data infrastructure and automation systems that power our ROI measurement and reporting. You&rsquo;ll collaborate closely with data scientists, health economists, and product managers to deliver new capabilities, such as automating claims data ingestion, standardizing data pipelines, and expanding targeted enrollment. Your responsibilities will include breaking down complex problems into manageable tasks, delivering robust and scalable solutions, and proactively improving the maintainability and performance of our systems. You&rsquo;ll also mentor junior engineers, contribute to architectural decisions, and help integrate AI-driven solutions to enhance automation and insight generation. This role is essential to advancing Hinge Health&rsquo;s mission of transforming joint and muscle care through technology and data-driven outcomes.
We enjoy a continuous deployment DevOps culture, and take owner-operator pride in supporting our code in production. Our production systems rely on React Native, React, Node.js, TypeScript, Nestjs, GraphQL, Docker, Rails, AWS, Postgres, Redis, Apollo, and Redux. Our workflow is trunk-based CI/CD, and our security/compliance posture is at the highest standards of healthcare, including HIPAA, HITRUST, SOC 2, and CCPA. 
What You&rsquo;ll Accomplish<ul><li>
Deliver large projects that introduce new product capabilities, often acting as a maintainer for key code repositories.</li><li>
Break down complex problems into manageable tasks, ensuring steady and predictable delivery while identifying and resolving root causes of incidents.</li><li>
Collaborate with your team to roadmap and execute ambitious technical strategies, balancing short-term and long-term trade-offs.</li><li>
Mentor and support junior engineers, providing thoughtful code reviews and real-time pairing.</li><li>
Integrate and leverage AI technologies to automate processes and enhance product features, contributing to Hinge Health&rsquo;s AI-driven care platform.</li><li>
Proactively improve the maintainability, availability, and performance of the team&rsquo;s features, and contribute to the team&rsquo;s overall architecture and developer tooling.</li><li>
Communicate technical ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical partners, and document solutions for future reference.</li></ul>
Hinge Health Hybrid Model
We believe that remote work and in-person work have their own advantages and disadvantages, and we want to be able to leverage the best of both worlds. Employees in hybrid roles are required to be in the office 3 days per week, for the full 8 hours of a typical business day. The San Francisco office has a dog-friendly workplace program. 

Qualificatons:

 Basic Qualifications<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering or related technical field</li><li>
5+ years of non-internship full time professional software development experience</li><li>
4+ years of experience with at least one software programming language</li><li>
4+ years of experience in the full software development life cycle</li><li>
Experience delivering large software projects or features in a production environment</li><li>
Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, etc.)</li></ul>
Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>
Experience with AI technologies for software design and coding assistance</li><li>
Experience mentoring or onboarding junior engineers</li><li>
Familiarity with distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, or scalable architectures</li><li>
Experience with healthcare technology or regulated environments</li><li>
Experience with Agile development practices</li></ul>
Compensation
This position will have an annual salary, plus equity and benefits. Please note the annual salary range is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. The annual salary range for this position is $148,000 - $222,000. 

Company Information:

About Hinge Health
Hinge Health leverages software, including AI, to largely automate care for joint and muscle health, delivering an outstanding member experience, improved member outcomes, and cost reductions for its clients. The company has designed its platform to address a broad spectrum of MSK care&mdash;from acute injury, to chronic pain, to post-surgical rehabilitation&mdash;and the platform can help to ease members&rsquo; pain, improve their function, and reduce their need for surgeries, all while driving health equity by allowing members to engage in their exercise therapy sessions from anywhere. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Learn more at http://www.hingehealth.com
What You'll Love About Us<ul><li>
Inclusive healthcare and benefits: On top of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, we offer employees and their family members help with gender-affirming care, tools for family and fertility planning, and travel reimbursements if healthcare isn&rsquo;t available where you live.</li><li>
Planning for the future: Start saving for the future with our traditional or Roth 401k retirement plan options which include a 2% company match.</li><li>
Modern life stipends: Manage your own learning and development</li></ul>
Culture &amp; Engagement
Hinge Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We make employment decisions without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. We provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities. If you feel you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, let us know by reaching out to your recruiter.
By submitting your application you are acknowledging we are using your personal data as outlined in the personnel and candidate privacy policy.</div>

Senior Software Engineer - Backend

MLabs

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 Software Engineer (New Grad/Entry-Level)
 
 
 
 
 Full-time | On-site
 
 
 
 
 Location: San Francisco, CA
 
 
 
 We are a rapidly growing, cash-flow positive technology company modernizing a $12 trillion global industry. We are seeking a world-class Software Engineer to join our team, focusing on simplifying complex systems, unifying fragmented data, and building high-scale backend infrastructure. This is a unique opportunity to join an early-stage company with de-risked fundamentals and high impact potential.
 
 
 This role involves tackling massive technical challenges by connecting and unifying disparate, legacy software systems. You will build the foundational infrastructure and user-facing applications that automate core industry workflows, providing tremendous value to customers.
 
 
 
 Role Responsibilities:
 
 
 
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 Develop and maintain high-scale backend systems that handle millions of API requests daily, focusing on performance, reliability, and speed
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 Unify fragmented systems by defining a single, scalable standard for data models, authentication, and features like filtering and pagination across dozens of integrations
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 Innovate solutions for connecting with legacy, on-premise systems (SQL-based, DLL-based, API-based) to provide secure, fast, and reliable cloud-based access, often requiring creative approaches like building real-time communication layers (e.g., using WebSockets) where native APIs do not exist
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 Build full-stack applications (including front-end UIs) that "dog-food" our own APIs, ensuring the highest level of API quality and performance
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 Focus on Operational Excellence, creating a reliable API layer on top of inherently unstable legacy systems, enforced by strict SLAs
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 Work across the technical stack, utilizing Postgres, Redis, and AWS infrastructure (CDK, EC2)
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 Contribute to a culture of constant iteration, shipping code daily based on direct customer feedback
 
 
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 Requirements
 
 
 
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 We are looking for an ambitious, independent engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, high-ownership environment
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 0 - 1 years of post-graduation experience as a Backend or Full-Stack Software Engineer. This is an ideal role for a high-potential new graduate
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 Must be able to work independently and take full ownership of tasks with minimal supervision or guidance
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 Experience or strong familiarity with our core Tech Stack: Redis, Postgres, and AWS (CDK, EC2)
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 Strong desire to simplify complex technical problems and unify fragmented data sets
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 Commitment to high-velocity development and iterative product building based on customer needs
 
 
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 Work Policy:
 
 
 
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 This is a fully on-site position in San Francisco, CA, requiring attendance 5 days a week
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 Visa Sponsorship is available for qualified US and CAN candidates (including TN, OPT, and H1B Transfer)
 
 
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 Benefits
 
 
 
 Join an experienced founding team with a strong track record (acquired by Amazon) and a company that has strategically eliminated key risks while maintaining high growth upside.
 
 
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 Competitive Compensation: Base salary between $130,000 - $160,000
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 Significant Early Equity: Own a meaningful stake with equity ranging from 0.05% - 0.20%
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 Health &amp; Wellness: We cover 90% of your healthcare costs with several plan options
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 401k: Generous matching&mdash;we match 100% of your contributions, up to 4% of your annual salary
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 Relocation Support: Sizable relocation bonus for candidates moving to the Bay Area
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 Daily Meals: DoorDash stipend for dinner, plus a fully stocked kitchen with snacks and drinks
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 On-site Amenities: Access to an on-site gym including Peloton, squat racks, and more
 
 
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 Due to the high volume of applications we anticipate, we regret that we are unable to provide individual feedback to all candidates. If you do not hear back from us within 4 weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. We genuinely appreciate your interest and wish you the best in your job search.
 
 
 
 
 Commitment to Equality and Accessibility:
 
 
 
 At MLabs, we are committed to offer equal opportunities to all candidates. We ensure no discrimination, accessible job adverts, and providing information in accessible formats. Our goal is to foster a diverse, inclusive workplace with equal opportunities for all. If you need any reasonable adjustments during any part of the hiring process or you would like to see the job-advert in an accessible format please let us know at the earliest opportunity by emailing human-resources@mlabs.city.
 
 
 MLabs Ltd collects and processes the personal information you provide such as your contact details, work history, resume, and other relevant data for recruitment purposes only. This information is managed securely in accordance with MLabs Ltd's Privacy Policy and Information Security Policy, and in compliance with applicable data protection laws. Your data may be shared only with clients and trusted partners where necessary for recruitment purposes. You may request the deletion of your data or withdraw your consent at any time by contacting legal@mlabs.city.
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Software Engineer (New Grads)

Beacon Software

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 Beacon Software is a permanent capital holding company which acquires and grows essential businesses. We are a profitable series B+ firm that combines great technologists, operators and M&amp;A professionals to accelerate the scale of the ambition of the dozens of businesses we own and operate. We are supported by capital from tier-1 venture capital, crossover, and endowment investors as well as the founders of the leading technology companies from the past decade.
 
 
 We are growing our team in Toronto, San Francisco, and New York. Apply below.
 
 
 Software Engineer
 
 
 We're looking for a versatile Software Engineer to drive technical innovation and accelerate growth across our portfolio of software companies. You'll collaborate closely with product, design, and leadership teams within our portfolio companies to solve high-impact problems across diverse architectures, tech stacks, and industries. You'll learn how to design and execute large-scale software modernization efforts with AI, build new AI-powered features, re-imagine the product experience. You'll have direct influence on revenue, customer experience, product vision, and technical direction&mdash;bridging code with commercial impact.
 
 
 This is a hands-on, high-impact role ideal for a full-stack engineer or ex-founder who thrives in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Deploy into Beacon portfolio companies to identify, design, and deliver high-impact technical initiatives.
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 Analyze portfolio company codebases to identify value creation opportunities and technical debt reduction strategies.
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 Refactor, modernize, and scale existing systems using current best practices and frameworks.
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 Build AI-powered features and products that drive measurable business growth.
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 Architect scalable backend and API services (Node.js, Python, Go, Ruby, etc.).
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 Develop modern, performant frontends using React, Next.js, and TypeScript.
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 Collaborate with product and business leaders to translate commercial goals into technical roadmaps.
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 Contribute to internal engineering playbooks and best practices across Beacon's platform.
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 Mentor and support technical teams within portfolio companies to lift engineering standards
 
 
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 What We're Looking For
 
 
 
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 5+ years of experience as a full-stack or backend engineer, ideally in a startup or high-growth environment.
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 Strong foundation in software engineering best practices, including code quality, testing, and deployment
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 Command of one or more modern programming languages (e.g., Python, Go, TypeScript, Ruby).
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 Experience with cloud infrastructure and modern DevOps practices.
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 Comfort working across diverse architectures&mdash;from monoliths to microservices.
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 Curiosity and versatility to dive into unfamiliar codebases and domains
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 Familiarity with AI integration, LLMs, and data-driven applications.
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 Strong systems-thinking mindset and a bias for simplicity.
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 Proven ability to deliver autonomously with high ownership.
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 Excellent communication skills and collaborative spirit.
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 Commercial mindset, curiosity about business models, and how software creates enterprise value.
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 Desire to grow into a technical leader or founder role.
 
 
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 This Role Is Perfect for You If
 
 
 
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 You're an ex-founder or founding engineer who thrives in ambiguity.
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 You want to build and ship products across multiple industries.
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 You're fascinated by how code translates into profit and growth.
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 You enjoy diving into new codebases, diagnosing bottlenecks, and scaling systems.
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 You believe AI will reshape how software is built&mdash;and you want to be at the forefront.
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 You care deeply about clean, maintainable, and scalable engineering.
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 You want to learn how to acquire, operate, and scale software businesses.
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 You're commercially curious&mdash;just as excited by go-to-market strategy as by refactoring a service.
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 You're energized by speed, autonomy, and a culture that values judgment over process.
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 You want to work with people who set a high bar&mdash;and help you raise yours.
 
 
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 Our Values at Beacon Software
 
 
 
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 Humility: We acknowledge that the path to getting to the right answer involves being wrong along the way. We have strong beliefs which are weakly held. We actively seek new ideas and believe we can learn from anyone at any time.
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 Honesty: We are truth seeking in our approach to business problems. Business is a repeat game and we believe that human relationships generate alpha. We understand that trust is earned over a lifetime and can be lost in an instant.
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 Hunger: We play to win. We hold ourselves to high standards and will not be outworked. We take pride in having a deep sense of responsibility to ourselves, each other, our partners, and our customers. We believe to whom much is given much is expected.
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 Horizon: We seek to build a generational software company. This will take decades. We manage our expectations and those of our partners to take advantage of the 8th wonder of the world - compounding growth.
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 </ul>
</div>

Software Engineer

Think Big Solutions

About the Role: We&rsquo;re looking for an experienced engineer with hands-on expertise in building and deploying agentic systems and large-scale data pipelines. This is a high-impact founding opportunity for someone who thrives in fast-paced startup environments and wants to shape the technical direction from day one.You&rsquo;ll play a pivotal role in building the core AI infrastructure, collaborating directly with leadership to turn complex problems into scalable, production-ready systems.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Architect and deploy scalable backend systems and cloud infrastructure for AI-driven products.</li><li>Lead technical design and decision-making for new systems and tools.</li><li>Build reliable APIs and data pipelines supporting interoperability across healthcare systems.</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with leadership, engineering, and product teams.</li><li>Take full ownership from design to deployment and ongoing optimization.</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>5&ndash;15 years of professional software engineering experience.</li><li>Proven experience leading teams or acting as a founding/principal engineer in startup environments.</li><li>Strong background in JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, and Next.js.</li><li>Proficiency with AWS, Terraform, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines.</li><li>Familiarity with Postgres and scalable cloud architecture.</li><li>Understanding of HIPAA or regulated environments is an asset.</li><li>Degree from a top 50 U.S. university preferred.</li></ul>What&rsquo;s Offered:<ul><li>Competitive compensation package (base + equity)</li><li>Full health, dental, and vision coverage</li><li>Wellness and gym membership allowance</li><li>Option to live and collaborate in a 3,500 sq. ft. hackerhouse</li><li>Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI technologies shaping the future of healthcare</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: $120,000.00 - $250,000.00 per yearWork Location: In person

Founding DevOps Engineer

Lambda

<div>
 Lambda, The Superintelligence Cloud, builds Gigawatt-scale AI Factories for Training and Inference. Lambda&rsquo;s mission is to make compute as ubiquitous as electricity and give every person access to artificial intelligence. One person, one GPU.
 
 
 If you'd like to build the world's best deep learning cloud, join us.
 
 
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 Note: This position requires presence in our San Francisco or Seattle office location 4 days per week; Lambda&rsquo;s designated work from home day is currently Tuesday.
 
 
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 Engineering at Lambda is responsible for building and scaling our cloud offering. Our scope includes the Lambda website, cloud APIs and systems as well as internal tooling for system deployment, management and maintenance.
 
 
 
 What You&rsquo;ll Do
 
 
 
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 Build responsive, feature-rich React applications that enable customers to manage their AI computing resources
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 Ensure performance and scalability across desktop and mobile
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 Translate designs into delightful, interactive UIs
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 Optimize applications for speed, efficiency and usability
 </li>
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 Create robust communication architectures to interface with internal and third-party services/APIs
 </li>
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 Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Design, Product, Engineering, Marketing) to gather requirements and deliver high-quality solutions with high feature velocity
 </li>
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 Develop maintainable, reusable components within our design system
 </li>
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 Participate in code reviews and contribute to frontend architecture decisions
 </li>
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 Build integrations with marketing tools for user analytics and tracking
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 You Are
 
 
 
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 An experienced frontend engineer with 8&ndash;10+ years of professional experience, ideally in fast-paced product environments
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 Passionate about frontend development, with a keen eye for detail.
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 Experienced in user-centric design principles&mdash;color theory, typography, and layout hierarchy come naturally to you.
 </li>
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 Comfortable collaborating in a cross-functional environment with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
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 Proactive about staying current with industry trends, driving continuous improvement in your work.
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 Ability to innovate through iteration; using prototypes to navigate solution ambiguity and utilizes data insight
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 Proficient in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and modern frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
 </li>
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 Proven ability to lead projects and communicate with cross-functional partners
 </li>
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 You take a thoughtful, practical approach to problem solving that considers trade-offs and avoids over-engineering
 </li>
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 You have an ownership mentality in all the things you build, and are comfortable with identifying opportunities and driving forward-looking solutions
 </li>
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 You have strong project management skills, and partner effectively with cross-functional team members and stakeholders
 </li>
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 Familiar with Frontend testing frameworks and methodologies
 </li>
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 Comfortable with CI/CD pipelines
 </li>
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 Knowledgeable about accessibility standards (WCAG) and best practices.
 </li>
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 Knowledgeable in tracking mechanisms and tooling (utms, Heap, google tag manager, etc)
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Nice To Have
 
 
 
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 Experience in mobile application development and responsive web design.
 </li>
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 Background in fast-paced startup environments.
 </li>
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 Knowledge of the machine learning or computer hardware industry.
 </li>
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 A strong portfolio showcasing significant design and development contributions.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Salary Range Information
 
 
 
 The annual salary range for this position has been set based on market data and other factors. However, a salary higher or lower than this range may be appropriate for a candidate whose qualifications differ meaningfully from those listed in the job description.
 
 
 
 About Lambda
 
 
 
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 Founded in 2012, ~400 employees (2025) and growing fast
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 We offer generous cash &amp; equity compensation
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 Our investors include Andra Capital, SGW, Andrej Karpathy, ARK Invest, Fincadia Advisors, G Squared, In-Q-Tel (IQT), KHK &amp; Partners, NVIDIA, Pegatron, Supermicro, Wistron, Wiwynn, US Innovative Technology, Gradient Ventures, Mercato Partners, SVB, 1517, Crescent Cove.
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 We are experiencing extremely high demand for our systems, with quarter over quarter, year over year profitability
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 Our research papers have been accepted into top machine learning and graphics conferences, including NeurIPS, ICCV, SIGGRAPH, and TOG
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 Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
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 Wellness and Commuter stipends for select roles
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 401k Plan with 2% company match (USA employees)
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 Flexible Paid Time Off Plan that we all actually use
 
 
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 A Final Note
 
 
 
 You do not need to match all of the listed expectations to apply for this position. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.
 
 
 
 Equal Opportunity Employer
 
 
 
 Lambda is an Equal Opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation and identity, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other factors prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
 
 
 Compensation Range: $207K - $401K
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