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Side

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 At Side, we believe everyone should own their path.
 
 
 
 Side partners with top-producing real estate professionals to help them own and operate their own boutique real estate companies, without the legal, regulatory, or operational complexity of running a traditional brokerage. As a pioneer in the Brokerage-as-a-Service model, Side provides a proprietary platform that increases efficiency, strengthens client relationships, and enables entrepreneurs to focus on what they do best &mdash; selling real estate and growing their businesses.
 
 
 Headquartered in San Francisco and backed by more than $300 million from top-tier venture capital firms, Side is recognized as one of the most innovative and fastest-growing companies in real estate. At Side, you&rsquo;ll work alongside experienced industry leaders and world-class engineers to help shape the future of real estate and empower exceptional professionals to thrive as business owners.
 
 
 
 About The Team
 
 
 
 The Engineering organization includes approximately 25 engineers, split between two groups: Transaction/Brokerage Management and Platform Engineering. We value diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and ways of thinking. The Transaction Management team builds the systems that power our primary agent-facing application: The Side App.
 
 
 
 About The Role
 
 
 
 As a Mid-Level Frontend Software Engineer on the TXM team, you will build and maintain frontend applications that support real estate transactions for our partners. You will partner closely with Product, Design, Customer Success, Brokerage Operations, and other engineering teams to deliver reliable, scalable solutions.
 
 
 This role is ideal for an engineer who can independently deliver well-scoped features, contribute to system design discussions, write high-quality code and tests, and collaborate effectively across functions. You should be comfortable using modern engineering tools, including AI-assisted development tools, to improve productivity while maintaining strong judgment, code quality, and security standards.
 
 
 This is a hybrid role based in
 
 San Francisco, CA
 
 . Candidates should be located in the San Francisco Bay Area and able to work from the office
 
 at least two days per week
 
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 What You'll Be Doing
 
 
 
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 Build, maintain, and improve frontend features and UI components that support real estate transaction workflows for our partners.
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 Collaborate with Product and cross-functional partners to turn business requirements into technical solutions.
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 Partner with design stakeholders to deliver pixel-perfect UI from Figma files and contribute to our shared design system.
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 Deliver medium-sized features independently, with support from senior engineers on larger or more complex initiatives.
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 Participate in system design discussions and contribute practical ideas around scalability, performance, reliability, and maintainability.
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 Write clean, well-documented, and well-tested code.
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 Create and maintain automated tests across unit, integration, and end-to-end layers.
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 Review code thoughtfully and incorporate feedback from others.
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 Troubleshoot production issues, debug complex frontend bugs and UI regressions, and support operational excellence.
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 Identify technical debt and suggest pragmatic improvements.
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 Follow engineering best practices for security, observability, data integrity, and application performance.
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 Leverage AI-assisted engineering tools to improve productivity across prototyping, debugging, task management, documentation, and code review, while applying strong judgment to validate correctness, security, and maintainability.
 
 
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 What would make you a strong fit for this role?
 
 
 
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 3&ndash;5 years of experience building production frontend applications.
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 Strong proficiency in TypeScript and React.
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 Solid experience with Next.js and modern React patterns (hooks, server/client components, App Router).
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 Intermediate proficiency in CSS and its core concepts (box model, Flexbox, CSS Grid, positioning, specificity, media queries, etc.)
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 Comfort working in a large monorepo with shared libraries and internal conventions (Nx, Yarn workspaces).
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 Strong experience with testing using Jest, React Testing Library, and Cypress.
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 Experience working with Git and GitHub in a collaborative development workflow.
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 Ability to break down technical problems and deliver maintainable solutions with guidance when needed.
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 Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across engineering and non-engineering teams.
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 Good judgment around reliability, security, and performance in production systems.
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 Comfortable learning and adapting to new tools and workflows, including AI-assisted development tools.
 
 
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 Nice to Have
 
 
 
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 Experience with design systems or component library work (e.g., MUI, Radix, or similar).
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 Experience with observability and production monitoring tools.
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 Familiarity with cloud platforms and modern CI/CD practices.
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 Experience contributing to open-source projects.
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 Familiarity with building internal tools or automations using LLMs, agents, or workflow-based AI systems.
 
 
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 $164,000 - $190,000 a year
 
 
 Stock options
 
 
 Best-in-class benefits, including 100% healthcare coverage (medical, vision and dental)
 
 
 Flexible PTO
 
 
 Learning &amp; Development credit
 
 
 Pet-friendly environment
 
 
 
 Side is dedicated to working with the highest skilled people from the most inclusive talent pool feasible. We maintain that diversity in all aspects leads to positive change, solutions and innovation for our customers and career fulfillment for our employees. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply!
 
 
 
 
 Side uses the E-Verify employment verification program.
 
 
 
 
 Our stewardship of the data of many of our customers means that a background and DRE license check is required to join Side. We will, nonetheless, consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accord with applicable law, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
 
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Software Engineer, Frontend

Mercor

<div>
 
 About Mercor
 
 
 
 Mercor is defining the future of work. 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 $2 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 San Francisco, NYC, or London offices.
 
 
 
 About The Role
 
 
 
 As a Frontend Engineer at Mercor, you&rsquo;ll join a small, product-driven engineering team designing and building the user-facing systems that define how customers interact with our core AI infrastructure. This is a high-impact, product-focused role where you&rsquo;ll work closely with design, product, and backend engineers to ship intuitive, performant, and scalable experiences for the world&rsquo;s leading AI labs. From day one you&rsquo;ll write production-grade code, own projects end-to-end, and balance velocity with polish, usability, and scalability.
 
 
 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 OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and others to create post-training datasets that improve foundational model capabilities.
 
 
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 What You&rsquo;ll Do
 
 
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 Design and build intuitive, performant user interfaces that scale across platforms.
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 Integrate APIs and data flows seamlessly with backend systems.
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 Collaborate with design and product teams to take concepts from wireframes to production.
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 Write clean, maintainable React/TypeScript code and contribute to frontend documentation.
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 Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and retrospectives.
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 Solve complex product and technical challenges under real-world constraints.
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 Contribute to 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 and proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript (React + Next.js stack).
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 Understanding of frontend architecture, state management, and design patterns.
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 Familiarity with APIs, data fetching, and performance optimization.
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 Ability to thrive in ambiguous, fast-moving environments with high ownership.
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 Strong design sense and empathy for end-users.
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 Curiosity, grit, and a bias toward simple solutions to complex problems.
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 Strong communication skills and ability to articulate technical and product tradeoffs.
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 Excited and curious about Mercor.
 
 
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 Nice-to-Haves
 
 
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 Experience with frontend frameworks (React, Next.js, Tailwind) and modern build tools.
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 Exposure to AI tools, LLM-powered products, or projects in this space.
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 Experience at top-tier tech companies or fast-scaling startups.
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 Contributions to open source or shipped side projects.
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 Background in design systems, accessibility, or developer tooling.
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 Exposure to real-time data, visualization libraries, or high-performance UI.
 
 
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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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<div>
 
 About Zip
 
 
 
 Zip is the AI platform for enterprise procurement &mdash; built for humans and agents working together. By orchestrating procurement across teams, tools, and suppliers with the help of AI agents, companies can secure the resources they need to innovate faster than ever before.
 
 
 The world&rsquo;s most influential enterprises trust Zip, including T-Mobile, OpenAI, AMD, Mars, Dollar Tree, and more. Together they&rsquo;ve saved over $8 billion and processed over $500 billion in spend. Zip&rsquo;s team includes product leaders from Apple, Airbnb, and Meta, as well as former procurement leaders from United Health, Sanofi, MGM Resorts, Discover, and NASA.
 
 
 Backed by Adams Street, Alkeon, BOND, CRV, DST, Tiger Global, and Y Combinator, Zip has raised $371 million, most recently at a $2.2 billion valuation and has been recognized by Forbes Fintech 50, Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, Inc. Best in Business, and LinkedIn Top Startups.
 
 
 We&rsquo;re looking for a passionate
 
 Software Engineer, Frontend (Mid-level to Senior)
 
 to help us build beautiful, performant, and scalable user-facing experiences. In this role, you&rsquo;ll take ownership of our core frontend architecture and ship features that have a direct and immediate impact on our customers.
 
 
 You'll collaborate closely with a highly skilled, cross-functional team that values thoughtful design, fast iteration, and clean, maintainable code. Our engineers have a high degree of autonomy and are trusted to take features from concept to production, all while contributing towards improving our frontend practices as a company.
 
 
 
 You will
 
 
 
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 Design and build highly reliable and resilient products and features.
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 Work closely with cross functional product and customer-facing teams to understand requirements and ship thoughtful solutions.
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 Write high-quality, extensible, and maintainable code.
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 Design and build scalable frontend applications and components.
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 Design and build APIs to drive existing and new features for a web-based application.
 
 
 
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
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 3+ years of experience in modern web app development
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 BS or higher, in Computer Science or technical field
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 Proficiency in React, TypeScript, browser APIs, and performance optimization
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 Experience with web application and API development in production environments. At Zip, our stack includes Python, Typescript, React, and GraphQL.
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 Experience with industry standard build, test, deploy tools. At Zip, we work with: Kubernetes, Spinnaker, Jenkins, Segment, Github Actions, Datadog, Bugsnag and Fullstory.
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 Ability and interest to quickly learn new frameworks and architecture patterns as needed
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 Experience working at a small company with diverse responsibilities is a bonus, but not required.
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 Exposure to AI-driven automation or interest in working with AI/ML teams to build intelligent workflows.
 
 
 
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 The salary range for this role is $150,000 - $220,000. The salary for this position is determined based on a variety of job-related factors that may include location, relevant experience, education, or particular skills and expertise.
 
 
 
 Perks &amp; Benefits
 
 
 
 At Zip, we&rsquo;re committed to providing our employees with everything they need to do their best work.
 
 
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 📈 Start-up equity
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 🦷 100% health, vision &amp; dental coverage options
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 🍽️ Catered breakfast, lunch, &amp; dinner
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 🌴 Flexible PTO
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 🏋️&zwj;&female;️ ClassPass membership
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 🚍 Monthly commuter benefit
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 🚠 Team building events &amp; happy hours
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 💻 Home office stipend
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 🛜 Phone/internet reimbursement
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 🍼 Paid parental leave
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 🧑&zwj;🧑&zwj;🧒&zwj;🧒 Fertility stipend
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 💸 401k plan
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 🤖 Unlimited AI token usage
 
 
 
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 We're looking to hire Zipsters and that means hiring people who take ownership, communicate openly, have an underdog mindset, and are excited to increase the pace of innovation for every business in the world. We encourage all candidates to apply even if your experience doesn't exactly match up to our job description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workspace where everyone (regardless of age, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and more) feels like they belong. We look forward to hearing from you!
 
</div>

Software Engineer, Frontend (All Levels)

Gamma

<div>
 
 About The Role
 
 
 
 You'll build the collaborative web application that millions of people rely on to create presentations, documents, and websites with AI. You'll ship features that make real-time collaboration feel effortless, integrate AI capabilities into intuitive interfaces, and ensure the editor performs flawlessly whether someone is creating their first gamma or their thousandth.
 
 
 This role puts you at the core of Gamma's product: our AI-powered editor, built on CRDTs and WebSockets. You'll shape how users interact with AI-generated content in real time, working closely with backend engineers, designers, and product managers to deliver experiences that feel fast, polished, and magical.
 
 
 Our team has a strong in-office culture and works in person 4&ndash;5 days per week in San Francisco. We love working together to stay creative and connected, with flexibility to work from home when focus matters most.
 
 
 
 What You'll Do
 
 
 
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 Build and evolve the core real-time collaborative editing experience using CRDTs and WebSockets
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 Ship full-stack features that integrate AI capabilities into intuitive, polished user experiences
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 Optimize frontend performance so the editor feels fast and responsive at scale
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 Collaborate with designers to implement high-quality UI interactions and visual details
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 Contribute to and suggest improvements for open-source projects that are core to Gamma's web application
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 Design APIs with backend engineers to power seamless collaboration and content creation
 
 
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 What You'll Bring
 
 
 
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 3+ years building production web applications with strong fundamentals in JavaScript, React, and modern web development
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 Genuine passion for crafting excellent web experiences, with sharp attention to detail in UI implementation
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 Experience with real-time collaborative systems, WebSockets, or similar technologies, and familiarity with CRDTs or operational transformation for collaborative editing
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 A curious, low-ego mindset that matches your technical skill
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 Prior experience building rich text editors or content editors (Nice to have)
 
 
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 Compensation Range
 
 
 
 The base salary for this full-time position, which spans multiple internal levels depending on qualifications, ranges between $180K - $275K plus benefits &amp; equity.
 
 
 
 Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including but not limited to experience and expertise in the requirements listed above.
 
 
 
 If you're interested in this role but you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway! We're always excited about meeting great people.
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Rippling

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">About Rippling</h2>
Rippling gives businesses one place to run HR, IT, and Finance. It brings together all of the workforce systems that are normally scattered across a company, like payroll, expenses, benefits, and computers. For the first time ever, you can manage and automate every part of the employee lifecycle in a single system. 
Take onboarding, for example. With Rippling, you can hire a new employee anywhere in the world and set up their payroll, corporate card, computer, benefits, and even third-party apps like Slack and Microsoft 365&mdash;all within 90 seconds. 
Based in San Francisco, CA, Rippling has raised $1.4B+ from the world&rsquo;s top investors&mdash;including Kleiner Perkins, Founders Fund, Sequoia, Greenoaks, and Bedrock&mdash;and was named one of America's best startup employers by Forbes. 
We prioritize candidate safety. Please be aware that all official communication will only be sent from @Rippling.com addresses.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
About the role</h2>
 The Data Cloud team provides comprehensive, cross-application data insights for our customers. Our products&mdash;such as reporting, dashboards, data catalogs, and transformations&mdash;help customers understand and utilize their data to make informed decisions. 
As a Frontend Engineer on the Transformations and Lineage team within Rippling's Data Platform org, you'll help build the user-facing layer of Rippling Data Cloud, the company's most ambitious data product to date. You'll work on a browser-based SQL/RQL editor, data pipeline scheduling flows, and a lineage explorer that helps customers understand how their data is connected and where it comes from. 
This role sits at the center of Rippling's data and AI story: every Rippling AI query that answers a customer's business question flows through the systems this team owns, making it a high-impact, high-visibility position for an engineer who's comfortable owning product surfaces end-to-end and collaborating closely with backend engineers on data contracts and system design.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
What you will do</h2><ul><li>
Serve as a technical subject matter expert and leader within the team</li><li>
Share your expertise and mentor a growing team of engineers</li><li>
Continuously raise the bar for engineering quality by driving best practices in coding, testing, and deployment</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
What you will need</h2><ul><li>
Depth and quality of experience are more important than years, though successful candidates typically have 2+ years of development experience</li><li>
Strong experience building well-tested, composable components in React, including design systems and component libraries</li><li>
An eye for detail in the user experience&mdash;polish, readability, accessibility, and performance</li><li>
Skilled in performance tuning for dynamic, front-end-heavy applications</li><li>
Experience working with systems at significant technical and organizational scale</li><li>
Ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments</li><li>
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and identifying high-impact opportunities</li><li>
Proven ability to influence technology decisions across teams</li><li>
Excellent written and verbal communication of complex technical ideas</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Additional Information</h2>
Rippling is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected characteristics, Rippling is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities who need assistance during the hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please email accomodations@rippling.com 
Rippling highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. For office-based employees (employees who live within a defined radius of a Rippling office), Rippling considers working in the office, at least three days a week under current policy, to be an essential function of the employee's role. 
This role will receive a competitive salary + benefits + equity. The salary for US-based employees will be aligned with one of the ranges below based on location; see which tier applies to your location here. 
A variety of factors are considered when determining someone&rsquo;s compensation&ndash;including a candidate&rsquo;s professional background, experience, and location. Final offer amounts may vary from the amounts listed below. 
The pay range for this role is: 
135,000 - 225,000 USD per year(US Tier 1)</div>

Software Engineer II, Frontend Fullstack - Data Cloud

<div>
 
 About The Role
 
 
 
 You'll build and scale the application and data infrastructure that supports 70M+ users creating millions of gammas every day. This means working on real-time collaborative editing, databases, public APIs, and high-volume event pipelines while helping define and evolve the core data model and storage systems powering Gamma's business. You'll ship backend systems that directly impact growth metrics and user experience, balancing long-term technical investments with rapid shipping velocity.
 
 
 As Software Engineer on the Platform team, you'll collaborate across frontend, product, and data teams in a fast-paced, product-led environment. You'll bring a product-minded approach, understanding how technical decisions impact user experience and business metrics while thriving in an environment where shipping quality directly impacts growth.
 
 
 Our team has a strong in-office culture and works in person 4&ndash;5 days per week in San Francisco. We love working together to stay creative and connected, with flexibility to work from home when focus matters most.
 
 
 
 What You'll Do
 
 
 
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 Design and implement scalable APIs, distributed systems, and data infrastructure that serve millions of users
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 Help define and evolve the core data model and storage systems powering Gamma's business
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 Ship backend systems that directly impact growth metrics and user experience
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 Work on real-time collaborative editing, databases, public APIs, and high-volume event pipelines
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 Balance long-term technical investments with rapid shipping velocity
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 Collaborate across frontend, product, and data teams to deliver high-quality solutions under tight timelines
 
 
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 What You'll Bring
 
 
 
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 3&ndash;5+ years of backend engineering experience building scalable systems
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 Strong proficiency in backend technologies (Node.js, Python, or similar) and databases (PostgreSQL, Redis)
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 Experience with high-traffic production systems and performance optimization
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 Track record shipping high-quality, complex applications under tight timelines
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 Product-minded approach with understanding of how technical decisions impact user experience and business metrics
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 Thrives in fast-paced, product-led environments where shipping quality directly impacts growth
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 Experience with real-time collaboration systems, event pipelines, or AI-powered applications (Nice to have)
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Compensation Range
 
 
 
 The base salary for this full-time position, which spans multiple internal levels depending on qualifications, ranges between $180K - $275K plus benefits &amp; equity.
 
 
 
 Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including but not limited to experience and expertise in the requirements listed above.
 
 
 
 If you're interested in this role but you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway! We're always excited about meeting great people.
</div>

Software Engineer, Platform

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
 
 
 
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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
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 Work hand-in-hand with world-class AI labs, Fortune 500 partners and the world&rsquo;s top educational institutions
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 Join a team with leadership from Scale AI, Meta, xAI, Notion, Coinbase, and Palantir, among others
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 Build a massive, fast-growing business with billions in revenue
 
 
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 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
 
 
 
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 Design and implement scalable full-stack systems powering core user journeys, including search, discovery, matching, and onboarding flows.
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 Build and iterate on product features across frontend and backend surfaces, balancing speed with code quality and correctness.
 </li>
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 Ship backend APIs, asynchronous workflows, and frontend experiences that are reliable, scalable, and intuitive.
 </li>
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 Partner closely with product managers and designers to translate requirements into polished, end-to-end user experiences.
 </li>
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 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>
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 Grow toward increased technical ownership by learning from senior engineers on the team.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Desired Capabilities
 
 
 
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 <li>
 2+ years of professional software engineering experience building full-stack applications.
 </li>
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 Strong proficiency in TypeScript, with comfort working across frontend and backend.
 </li>
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 Experience with modern web stacks (e.g., React, Next.js, GraphQL, Ruby on Rails).
 </li>
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 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>
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 Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a focus on continuous learning and improvement.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Extra Credit
 
 
 
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 Experience with AI-powered products, chatbots, conversational interfaces, or agentic frameworks (e.g., OpenAI APIs).
 </li>
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 Familiarity with workflow orchestration tools such as Temporal or asynchronous job systems.
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 Exposure to matching systems, marketplaces, or multi-step onboarding flows.
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 Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP) and deployment pipelines.
 </li>
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 Background at high-growth or scaling technology companies.
 </li>
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 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
 
 
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