Senior Software Engineer

Beacons • San Francisco, CA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Fullstack Engineer to take ownership of significant product areas, guiding them from initial concept through to final implementation. This role requires an AI-native work style, where leveraging AI tools is a fundamental aspect of the job, not an optional extra. The position involves a balanced focus on both frontend development using React and TypeScript, and backend development using Python. The company operates with a hybrid work model in its San Francisco and New York offices, requiring three days per week in the office.

Requirements

• AI-native work style is a requirement.
• Proficiency in TypeScript for frontend React development.
• Strong Python skills for backend development.
• Familiarity with SQL and Postgres.
• Customer-centric mindset with strong empathy for creators.
• Experience working in small, fast-paced startups.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity and enjoy scoping solutions with teammates.
• A proactive approach, a love for learning, and a bias toward action.
• Experience using AI coding assistants (e.g., Cursor, Copilot) in production delivery.
• Comfort using LLMs for planning, spec-writing, debugging, and code review.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Firebase.
• Familiarity with Flask.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own large parts of the product, from ideation to implementation.
• Utilize AI tools as a default starting point for coding, debugging, and planning.
• Build and iterate on AI-powered creator tools, collaborating with AI PMs and ML engineers.
• Develop a point of view on the capabilities and limitations of AI in product development.
• Build products that achieve millions of page views daily and scale to billions.
• Lead frontend development, focusing on creating delightful UI/UX.
• Design and implement systems, understanding how all components interact.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity grant with a standard four-year vesting schedule and one-year cliff.
• 4 weeks of paid time off annually, in addition to federal holidays.
• Platinum level medical, vision, and dental insurance with 99% employer-paid premiums for employees and coverage for eligible dependents.
• 401(k) retirement savings and investing plan.
• $100 monthly gym stipend.
• Reimbursement for computer, monitor, and home office setup.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed