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Junior Software Engineer

San Francisco (In-Person)

$130K–$180K base + 0.1%–0.5% equity

Visa sponsorship not available

A seed-stage AI startup is hiring a Junior Software Engineer to help build and scale LLM-powered products from the ground up. You’ll work directly with the founding team in a fast-paced environment, contributing across backend systems (Python/Django) and optionally to the frontend (Next.js).

This is a high-ownership, high-growth role for an early-career engineer ready to take on real product responsibility and ship fast with quality.

What they’re looking for:

• 1–3 years of full-time software engineering experience
• Strong backend skills in Python (Django preferred)
• Degree from a top 10 U.S. CS program (GPA ≥ 3.85)
• Interest or experience in LLMs or AI-driven applications
• In-person availability in San Francisco
• Bonus: former founder, Olympiad medalist, or standout technical achievement

Bonus skills:

• Experience with LLM applications or AI tooling
• Built and launched personal projects
• Backend + frontend exposure
• Familiarity with Docker or devops tools
• Demonstrated grit or persistence on tough technical challenges
• Debugging or scaling production systems

Why this role:

• Fast-paced environment with real product impact
• Direct mentorship from technical founders
• On-site in a fully equipped 5,000 sq. ft. SF office
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Gym membership and wellness stipend
• Fully stocked snacks and coffee supply

If you're a high-agency builder ready to learn fast, ship fast, and grow with a founding team—this role is built for you. Reach out to learn more.

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