Product Engineer (SF)

Recruiting From Scratch • San Francisco, CA

4d • $210,000 - $260,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are representing a fast-growing venture-backed startup building the future of APIs and developer tools. The company is trusted by industry leaders in AI and technology, and has raised more than $35M from top-tier investors and founders from leading developer-first organizations. With a product that powers SDKs and APIs used globally, this is a unique opportunity to join an elite engineering team and make a significant impact on the developer experience.

Requirements

• 4+ years of full-stack or product engineering experience, with strong frontend expertise.
• Deep knowledge of modern web application development (TypeScript, React, Node.js, etc.).
• Proven ability to design and build scalable, user-friendly software products.
• Strong product sensibility with empathy for developers and a passion for improving their workflows.
• Experience designing or stewarding APIs at scale (internal or external).
• Track record of impact in high-bar engineering environments (top startups, developer tools, or API-first companies).
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).

Nice To Haves

• Experience with OpenAPI and the broader API ecosystem.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including writing technical blogs, documentation, or engaging with developer communities.
• Experience at an early-stage startup or building something from scratch (e.g., a business, club, or open-source project).
• Polyglot experience across multiple programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Build and ship major improvements to the SDK Studio, focusing on empowering self-serve users.
• Develop LLM-powered tools that simplify the path from OpenAPI specs to production-ready SDKs.
• Design and implement public APIs that form the foundation of the platform.
• Shape the technical direction of a next-generation API framework.
• Collaborate directly with developers at startups, growth companies, and enterprises to understand and solve their pain points.
• Contribute to documentation, website development, and other developer experience initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $210,000 – $260,000 base.
• Equity in a high-growth, venture-backed startup.
• Hybrid work environment in San Francisco (3–4 days per week in-office).
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, vision, dental, and more).
• Opportunity to join an early-stage team with substantial ownership and career growth potential.
• Direct exposure to industry-leading engineers, investors, and customers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level