Raydar
Founding Software Engineer
$150K–$350K
San Francisco, California · Full-time · Posted Oct 15, 2026
- Experience
- At least 3 years of engineering experience.
About the job
Own and build core parts of a new software platform, from architecture through production deployment, working across server-side systems and user-facing product surfaces alongside the founder.
What you'll do
- Own platform modules from architecture decisions through production deployment.
- Build and iterate on data pipelines, computation layers, orchestration logic, and user-facing surfaces.
- Identify system gaps and independently propose and deliver what to build next.
What they ask for
- At least 3 years of engineering experience and a record of quickly building and shipping production systems.
- Versatility across server-side services and user interfaces.
- High agency and an outcome focus, with the ability to work without defined scope and execute end-to-end.
- Fluency with modern AI and software tooling; willing to work in person in San Francisco with demanding hours.
Nice to have
- Background in spatial data, GIS tooling, or location-based systems.
- Applied AI research experience, such as a paper, project, or production system beyond standard ML pipelines.
Pay
USD 150,000 to 350,000 per year (base salary)
AI focus
The role calls for fluency with modern AI and software tooling; applied AI research experience beyond standard ML pipelines is a bonus.
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