Senior Software Engineer
At a glance
Senior Software Engineering role at Fuku. San Francisco · full-time · $180,000–$220,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Take product features from early scoping through launch, then build and improve them as they scale
- Create user-facing experiences in React and TypeScript, including interfaces serving millions of daily page views
- Develop Python services and use SQL with Postgres to shape data and answer queries
- Work with teammates across functions to design complete systems and deliver product changes
What you bring
- Three to ten years in software engineering, with startup experience preferred
- Strong React and TypeScript skills alongside substantial Python backend experience
- Hands-on experience querying SQL databases and working with Postgres
- A track record of owning major features through scoping, implementation, and delivery
Who this fits
This role suits a senior full-stack engineer comfortable moving between frontend and backend work and making decisions with teammates when requirements are unclear. The San Francisco arrangement includes three office days each week; New York candidates may be considered depending on business needs. H-1B, O-1, and OPT visa support is available.
From the employer
Senior Software Engineer
Location: San Francisco (hybrid, 3 days in-office; NYC option depending on business needs)
Compensation: $180,000 – $220,000 + Competitive Equity
Type: Full-Time
Priority: High
About the Company
The Company is a small, fast-paced startup in the Creator Tech industry. The company provides a platform that enables creators to easily build websites and centralize their online brand. The Company helps creators to:
- Connect with audiences and partners
- Understand and grow their business
- Scale within the $200B creator economy
The Commpany aims to be the defining solution for creators, helping them turn their online presence into a thriving business.
About the Role — Senior Software Engineer
As a Senior Fullstack Engineer, you will:
- Lead and own large parts of the product, taking features from ideation to implementation and scaling
- Balance frontend (React/TypeScript) and backend (Python) responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with the team to deliver impactful experiences for millions of users
- Work in a hybrid model (San Francisco office, 3 days in-office), with potential consideration for NYC-based candidates
Responsibilities
- Lead frontend development, building delightful UI/UX for millions of daily page views
- Build and maintain backend systems in Python
- Work with SQL and Postgres for data modeling and queries
- Scope and implement product features in a fast-paced startup environment
- Collaborate cross-functionally to design end-to-end systems
- Own products from concept to production
Requirements
- 3–10 years software engineering experience, preferably at startups
- Strong TypeScript skills for React frontend
- Strong Python backend experience
- Experience with SQL and Postgres
- Customer-centric mindset with empathy for creators
- Ability to thrive in ambiguity and scope solutions with teammates
- Experience leading and owning large features end-to-end
Visa Support: H-1B, O-1, OPT available
Green Flags (Strong Matches)
- Firebase experience
- Flask backend experience
- Experience with design tools like Figma
- Prior experience building high-scale products (millions of daily page views)
- Strong CS fundamentals and pedigree
Red Flags (Avoid)
- Poor work-life balance concerns
- Frequent job hopping
- Exclusively large tech company background
- Primarily contract or temporary work experience
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: $180K – $220K
- Competitive Equity (standard 4-year vesting, 1-year cliff)
- 4 weeks PTO + federal holidays
- Platinum medical, vision, dental (99% employer-paid)
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Gym and professional development stipends
- Computer, monitor, home office setup reimbursement
- Relocation assistance to SF or NY
Ideal Companies
- Figma
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