Software Engineer

Software Engineer Location: San Francisco, CA (Onsite) Role Overview High-ownership backend engineering role focused on building core infrastructure for an AI-native platform. This role emphasizes autonomy, rapid production deployment, and full lifecycle ownership with expectation to define problems and build solutions independently. Responsibilities Ship production code immediately and take full ownership of systems built Design and build core infrastructure including backend systems, databases, and architecture Develop systems leveraging PostgreSQL, vector databases, and scalable backend frameworks Create technical specifications and execute end-to-end builds without predefined requirements Scale systems to support rapid product growth and increasing complexity Operate in a high-intensity environment working directly with leadership Identify gaps in the system and proactively build solutions without direction Contribute to hiring and help shape engineering culture as the organization scales Transition into leadership responsibilities as the team grows Requirements 2+ years of backend development experience or equivalent Strong Python skills with production-grade code shipping experience Experience with PostgreSQL, vector databases, and system design ownership Cloud experience including AWS or GCP, REST or GraphQL, and Docker High agency with ability to operate independently and drive outcomes Strong problem-solving ability with proven independent execution