Senior Software Engineer

Summary

This role is for a backend-leaning full stack engineer at a late Series A computer vision startup. The engineer will have significant influence over architecture and product direction while working on production-grade inference stacks.

Goliath is retained on an exclusive search with a well-funded, late Series A Computer Vision startup that's become the clear leader in its space. They've raised $75M+ from some of the industry's most respected investors, including Sam Altman and Y Combinator.

They're looking to hire a Founding-caliber Backend Leaning Full Stack Engineer. This is an opportunity for someone who thrives in early-stage environments, enjoys solving difficult technical problems, and wants genuine ownership over what gets built. You'll have significant influence over architecture, technical direction, and product decisions while working alongside a small, high-performing engineering team.

The company is fully remote across the US, with offices in San Francisco, Seattle, New York, and Austin.

Role Highlights

  • High ownership with the autonomy to shape architecture, technical direction, and product priorities.
  • Build across the backend while contributing wherever the business needs you most.
  • Work on a production-grade Jetson-based inference stack, where strong Linux fundamentals are valuable.
  • Join a team that values engineers who build, iterate quickly, and wear multiple hats.

Ideal Background

  • 6+ years of software engineering experience with a backend focus.
  • Strong Python, Node.js, and JavaScript experience.
  • Experience at an early-stage startup or as one of the first engineering hires is highly preferred.
  • Excited by ambiguity, ownership, and building products from the ground up.
  • Exposure to Computer Vision, hardware, robotics, or edge systems is a plus.
  • BS in Computer Science or related field.

Compensation:

$200k-$300k base + highly competitive equity.

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