Engineering Journal Jobs in Woodside, CA

About Pinterest:

Millions of people around the world come to our platform to find creative ideas, dream about new possibilities and plan for memories that will last a lifetime. At Pinterest, we're on a mission to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love, and that starts with the people behind the product.

Discover a career where you ignite innovation for millions, transform passion into growth opportunities, celebrate each other's unique experiences and embrace theflexibility to do your best work. Creating a career you love? It's Possible.

At Pinterest, AI isn't just a feature, it's a powerful partner that augments our creativity and amplifies our impact, and we're looking for candidates who are excited to be a part of that. To get a complete picture of your experience and abilities, we'll explore your foundational skills and how you collaborate with AI.

Through our interview process, what matters most is that you can always explain your approach, showing us not just what you know, but how you think. You can read more about our AI interview philosophy and how we use AI in our recruiting process here.

With more than 550 million users around the world and 300 billion ideas saved, Pinterest Machine Learning interns help build personalized experiences to help Pinners create a life they love. With just over 3,000 global employees, our teams are small, mighty, and still growing. At Pinterest, you'll experience hands-on access to an incredible vault of data and contribute large-scale recommendation systems in ways you won't find anywhere else.

As a machine learning intern at Pinterest, you'll work on tackling new challenges in machine learning and artificial intelligence. You'll conduct research that can be applied across Pinterest engineering teams and engage in external collaborations and mentoring, while also performing research in any of the following areas: image recognition, user modeling, recommender systems,search, ads, ranking, natural language processing, neural networks, personalization, graph representation learning, and big data analytics.

Note to applicants:

By applying to this role, you will be considered for multiple intern roles open across our various ML teams. Please only apply once within the USA or Canada as multiple applications may delay our recruitment process.

Internships are 12 weeks paid, with fixed start dates in May or June to accommodate varying school calendars. Depending on the team, our summer internships will be located either remote or hybrid in San Francisco, Palo Alto, New York or Seattle offices.

We offer 2 internship start dates:

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• May 18, 2026 - August 7, 2026
  
• June 15, 2026 - September 4, 2026
  

What you'll do:

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• Lead your own project start to finish to contribute in cutting-edge research in machine learning and artificial intelligence that can be applied to Pinterest problems
  
• Collect, analyze, and synthesize findings from data and build intelligent data-driven models
  
• Write clean, efficient, and sustainable code
  
• Use machine learning, natural language processing, and graph analysis to solve modeling and ranking problems across discovery, ads and search
  
• Scope and independently solve moderately complex problems
  
• Demonstrate accountability for the quality and completion of your tasks and projects, collaborating with your team and seeking guidance as needed.
  

What we're looking for:

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• Working towards a PhD in Computer Science, ML, NLP, Statistics, Information Sciences or related field
  
• Proficiency in at least one systems language (Java, C++, Python) or one ML framework (Tensorflow, Pytorch, MLFlow)
  
• Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop/Spark) and scalable realtime systems that process stream data
  
• Experience in research and in solving analytical problems
  
• Strong communicator and team player with the ability to find solutions for open-ended problems.
  
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
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  • Publications in machine learning, AI, data science, data analytics, statistics, or related technical fields
    
  • Interest in research and in applying ML to impactful real-world problems on the Pinterest product
    
  
  
  

Why Intern at Pinterest?

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• Meaningful Work: Contribute to projects that impact millions of users worldwide.
  
• Mentorship: Learn from and be guided by experienced engineers and researchers in the field.
  
• Growth and Development: Participate in professional development workshops and networking events to build your skills and connections.
  

In-Office Requirement Statement:

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• We let the type of work you do guide the collaboration style. That means we're not always working in an office, but we continue to gather for key moments of collaboration and connection
  
• This role may require you to be located near an office for in-person collaboration, and therefore may need to be located a commutable distance from one of our Pinterest offices.
  
  

At Pinterest we believe the workplace should be equitable, inclusive, and inspiring for every employee. In an effort to provide greater transparency, we are sharing the base salary range for this position. Final salary is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant prior experience, or particular skills and expertise.

Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here.

US based applicants only

The salary for this position is $12,100 monthly.

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We're working with a fast growing AI startup in SF that's hiring a GTM Engineer to help scale revenue through data, analytics, and experimentation.

This isn't a typical analytics role.

You'll sit at the intersection of product, growth, and engineering, building the systems that determine how the company acquires customers, measures performance, and optimizes every part of the funnel.

Your work directly impacts revenue.

What makes it interesting is the environment:

• High ownership across growth and product systems

• Direct exposure to paid channels, product analytics, and revenue data

• Building real infrastructure, not just dashboards

• Heavy use of AI to surface insights and drive decisions

• 14 hour days in a high-intensity environment where you move fast and see immediate impact

They're looking for people who:

• Have strong Python and SQL skills

• Have worked with paid acquisition data (Google, Meta, TikTok)

• Think in experiments and understand causation vs correlation

• Have built or owned metrics, attribution, or LTV/CAC systems

• Want to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

SF based, in office

$130K to $190K + bonus + equity

If this sounds interesting, feel free to message me or get in touch.

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Job Title: Instructional Designer

Duration: 06 months

Location: Foster City, CA

Payrate: $62/hr - $65/hr

In this role, you’ll translate complex business requirements into engaging learning solutions, collaborating closely with subject matter experts and key stakeholders. You’ll lead the design and development of impactful, measurable courses and resources that enable teams to effectively engage with and service the company’s products.

The ideal candidate brings a strong grasp of adult learning principles and a track record of creating innovative, learner-focused training.

As an Instructional Designer, you'll:

• Design educational content rooted in instructional design principles, ensuring learning objectives align with business priorities.
• Partner with SMEs and cross-functional teams to co-create dynamic curricula (classrooms, workshops, and e-learning), using AGILE methodologies for continuous improvement.
• Create interactive online learning experiences with authoring tools, focusing on clarity, structure, and collaboration with eLearning developers, while streamlining production through evolving templates and tools.
• Assess and refine training solutions for quality, scalability, and measurable impact, incorporating leader input and aligning with brand guidelines and strategic priorities.
• Facilitate planning sessions with stakeholders and synthesize feedback into clear, actionable instructional strategies; travel up to 15% as needed.

Role specifics and target candidate profile

• Follows the ADDIE methodology -Problem solving skills -Able to create a simplified training solution around complex technical concepts -Ideally has Automotive industry background, designing trainings around high voltage/electrical systems -Very independent, able to hit the ground running with minimal oversight/direction To summarize the role in a sentence: "Someone who can take a bunch of complex technical information and synthesize it so folks from various backgrounds and technical know-how can understand and learn from."

Required skills

• Qualifications 6-8 years of instructional design experience, with a focus on blended learning, OLT, ILT, and vILT. Automotive / EV / Collision industry preferred but not required.
• 2+ years of experience in the automotive industry is preferred but not required.
• Strong conceptual design skills with the ability to visualize and articulate instructional flows and learner experiences.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with frequent change and limited oversight.
• Strong communicator and creative problem solver who brings curiosity, clarity, and empathy to learning design.
• Experience creating learning evaluation plans. Working knowledge of eLearning authoring tools, such as Articulate 360 (Rise & Storyline), Camtasia, Vyond, Canva, and the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Engineering, or related field. Portfolio of ID work samples preferred but not required

At January AI, we believe every day is January 1st a fresh start for better health. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, January AI is the first AI-powered precision health company focused on improving metabolic health and advancing personalized nutrition. Co-founded by tech executive Noosheen Hashemi and Stanford geneticist Dr. Michael Snyder, we bring together machine learning, multi-omic science, and real-world health data to empower individuals to take control of their health. Our flagship January app uses data from continuous glucose monitors, wearables, and food logs to predict users' blood sugar responses to more than 54 million foods, delivering real-time, personalized recommendations for nutrition, activity, and lifestyle. In 2025, we introduced Mirror, which integrates genomics, wearable data, and at-home diagnostics to offer clinical-grade guidancesupporting both individuals and enterprise health partners with tailored insights and actions. We're now expanding our impact beyond the home, partnering with global leaders in hospitality and healthcare to bring precision nutrition, health, and longevity to the forefront of the guest experience. Recognized as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies (2025, Wellness), a CES Innovation Honoree (2025), and one of Inc.'s Best in Business (2024), January AI is backed by visionary investors including Marc Benioff, Jerry Yang, and Steve Chen. Our work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, STAT, Financial Times, and TechCrunch.

$200,000 - $250,000 a year

About this Role: Vice President of Product

January AI is seeking a strategic, visionary, and execution-driven Vice President of Product to lead our product organization during a period of rapid growth and innovation. Reporting to the CEO, the VP of Product will own and evolve our product roadmap across mobile, web, AI-driven insights, and clinical-grade health features. You'll partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Design, Marketing, and Commercial leaders to deliver experiences that are trusted by users, embraced by clinicians, and scalable across consumer and enterprise segments. You should be deeply user-centric, data-informed, and comfortable operating across 0-to-1 product innovation and enterprise-scale product delivery. This role is ideal for a leader who wants to shape the future of metabolic health through breakthrough AI and multiomic experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with January AI's mission and commercial goals.
• Lead and grow a team of product managers and designers to execute across consumer, clinical, enterprise, and data products.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Data Science, Clinical, and Commercial teams to deliver seamless, high-impact experiences.
• Ensure all products are grounded in user research, evidence-based health science, and measurable outcomes.
• Translate complex AI and multiomic data into actionable insights for consumers and clinicians.
• Establish strong product processes: planning, execution, QA, user testing, sprint rituals, and stakeholder communication.
• Own product analytics, KPIs, and usage metrics to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement.
• Represent the voice of the user internally and with external partners, payers, and healthcare systems.
• Guide regulatory and compliance-related product decisions (HIPAA, FDA, etc.) in partnership with Clinical and Legal teams.
• Champion a culture of rapid iteration, data-informed decision-making, and exceptional user experience.

Qualifications

Required

• 8+ years of experience in product management, with 4+ years in a leadership role managing product teams.
• Proven success shipping and scaling products in digital health, AI/ML-powered software, or consumer SaaS.
• Track record of building B2C or B2B2C health products with high engagement and retention.
• Strong user empathy and ability to synthesize qualitative and quantitative feedback into actionable insights.
• Familiarity with product development lifecycle, Agile/Scrum methodologies, and working in regulated environments.
• Experience with mobile and web app development, API integrations, and cross-platform consistency.
• Exceptional communication and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, startup environment with shifting priorities and rapid execution.

Preferred

• Technical background or experience working with machine learning, sensor data, or connected devices.
• Understanding of healthcare data standards (HL7, FHIR, etc.).
• Experience with glucose monitoring, metabolic health, or wearable health products.
• Background in behavioral science, habit formation, or health coaching product models.

Why Join January AI

• Mission-driven: Help redefine what health means for millions through science and empathy.
• Science-led: Work alongside world-class scientists, clinicians, and technologists.
• Purpose-built: Where deep research meets beautiful, scalable product experiences.
• Category-creating: Help shape the future of precision health in hospitality, consumer health, and beyond.

Our client, a Fortune 500 retail organization with a nationwide distribution network, is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to support large-scale construction and facilities engineering procurement initiatives across their supply chain network.

This role plays a key part in sourcing industrial construction materials, equipment, and services for new facility builds, expansions, and ongoing engineering initiatives. The individual will partner closely with engineering, property development, legal, finance, and operations teams to design sourcing strategies that deliver cost efficiency, risk mitigation, and supplier performance improvements.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in construction procurement, contract negotiation, and cost modeling, with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive complex sourcing projects from concept through execution.

Projects You’ll Work On

• Leading end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives for industrial construction and facilities engineering categories.
• Developing sourcing strategies for categories such as steel structures, concrete, MEP systems, material handling equipment, racking systems, conveyors, and site services.
• Managing the full sourcing lifecycle including market research, supplier identification, RFP development, bid management, negotiations, and contract execution.
• Conducting construction cost analysis, clean-sheet modeling, and should-cost modeling to identify optimal pricing and savings opportunities.
• Partnering with engineering and development teams to support distribution center construction, expansions, and infrastructure upgrades.
• Managing supplier relationships and performance through KPIs, quarterly business reviews (QBRs), and executive-level supplier meetings.
• Performing spend analysis and market intelligence research to anticipate supply risks and pricing fluctuations.
• Driving cost optimization through value engineering, competitive bidding, and strategic negotiations.
• Supporting facilities engineering teams with sourcing for material handling equipment repair, refurbishment, and replacement.
• Developing presentations and recommendations for executive leadership to support strategic sourcing decisions.

What Experience You Should Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Economics, or Business (MBA or advanced degree preferred).
• 5+ years of strategic sourcing or category management experience focused on industrial construction or facilities engineering procurement.
• Experience managing large-scale sourcing projects for construction materials, contractors, or engineering services.
• Strong understanding of construction cost estimation, budgeting, and material cost drivers.
• Experience leading RFP/RFQ processes, supplier negotiations, and contract development.
• Ability to analyze supplier bids using TCO modeling, cost analysis, and financial modeling.
• Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, legal, finance, and project management teams.

What Will Help You Stand Out

• Familiarity with distribution center construction, logistics infrastructure, or retail supply chain environments.
• Experience working with construction management software (e.g., Procore) and sourcing platforms (e.g., Coupa).
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as OSHA, LEED, and construction compliance standards.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CCM, or CCPS.
• Strong financial acumen including experience analyzing budgets, cash flow, and cost structures.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data modeling) and strong presentation capabilities.

Work Environment

• Hybrid role with regular in-office collaboration and occasional travel to facilities and project sites.
• Ability to manage multiple sourcing projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Compensation & Benefits

The base salary range for this position is up to $200,000.00, depending on experience and qualifications.

The total rewards package may include performance incentives, health benefits, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

• Responsible for updates, upgrades and maintenance of the following systems: Rail Operations Control System (ROCS); Predictive Arrival and Departure System (PADS), Positive Train Control (PTC) back-office systems, Traction Power Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System and Rail Scheduling.
• Perform Quality Assurances and system engineering support of all back off systems including PTC office systems, Back Office Server (BOS), Rail Operations Control System (ROCS), Network Management System (NMS); Interoperable Train Control Message Server (ITCMS); Wayside Status Relay Service (WSRS), and the interfaces to all other operational systems.
• Develop, document, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), technical standards, and best practices for all train control and related systems to ensure consistency, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and implement training programs to upskill staff, mentoring team members at all levels on train control systems, operational procedures, and project management to strengthen technical capacity, foster skill development, and ensure succession planning. 
• Ensure Caltrain systems meet Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) mandated interoperability requirements with all tenant railroads; ensure Caltrain train control systems are compatible with Association of American Railroads (AAR) standards; follow the ITC guidelines that Caltrain must maintain ?N-2? backwards compatible software versions.
• Manage complex and large-scale train control engineering projects as the Technical Lead for Caltrain. 
• Manage the work of outside contractors and assist higher level Caltrain Directors and Executives in planning and evaluating the quantity and quality of work performed by subordinate staff.
• Supervise staff.  Hire, mentor, and take appropriate corrective and/or disciplinary action.  Ensure EEO policies and procedures are followed. Participate in selection of staff.  Coordinate staff training and professional development. Establish performance objectives. Monitor and evaluate employee performance.

• Establish and maintain work relationships with internal and external stakeholders to develop consensus on capital project work plans.
• Establish schedules and methods for providing train control system engineering design services on assigned capital projects; identify resource needs; review needs with appropriate management staff; allocate resources accordingly.
• Review and approve project schedules; assist in strategic planning; prepare status reports; coordinate project resources; communicate with all project participants on relevant issues; identify and resolve train control engineering issues.
• Provide general technical oversight of railroad train control systems.
• Perform system usage and performance analyses. 
• Support Caltrain Configuration Management (CM) Manager on configuration control, prioritize system defects and corrective actions; participate in Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings as required.
• Direct, review, and approve the preparation of train control engineering designs, drawings, and specifications; identify and resolve technical engineering issues.
• Manage technical elements of the office systems warranty and long-term maintenance support service agreements.
• Review and approve operating manuals and procedures developed by various systems providers or vendors.
• Manage all technology refresh and software upgrades/updates and associated testing without interrupting regular railroad operations.
• Establish and lead a knowledge management framework to systematically capture, update, and share institutional knowledge through structured documentation, training programs, and knowledge transfer initiatives.
• Participate in the preparation and administration of the train control engineering program budget (Operating & Maintenance, and Capital); submit budget recommendations; monitor expenditures.
• Review consultant proposals and designs; recommend awards; conduct or participate in the pre-bid conferences prior to system contract awards.
• Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect one?s self, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures in an effort to reduce or eliminate accidents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Sufficient experience, training and/or education to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. In lieu of a degree, work-related experience that demonstrates the skills and experience necessary to perform this role will be accepted. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to:

• Bachelor?s degree in electrical/electronics, computer science, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of railroad industry experience in Train Control System and SCADA system development and maintenance.
• Two (2) years supervisory experience

• Knowledge and experience with AIMCore Product/Software a plus.
• Possesses a broad interdisciplinary knowledge of supervisory train control, wayside signal, highway crossing warning system, predictive and arrival system, traffic signal control, traction power substations and distribution, SCADA, server systems, virtualized server architectures, databases, cloud server systems, networking, etc.
• Knowledge of operating systems (UNIX, Linux, Microsoft)
• Knowledge of VHF and UHF radio voice and data communications, information assurance, data security and networking technologies.
• Experience with Configuration Management and Quality Assurance Systems.
• Ability to Interpret and revise engineering plans, drawings, and specifications.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

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Company:

We are a leading heavy civil contractor recognized for delivering complex transportation, bridge, and infrastructure projects across the United States. We are committed to innovation, technical excellence, teamwork, and safety in every aspect of our work.

We are seeking a highly motivated Project Engineer to join our team on a landmark multi-year initiative focused on enhancing the bridge’s structural resilience while preserving its historic integrity.

Position Overview:

The Project Engineer will support daily engineering, coordination, and management activities for the seismic retrofit scope of work. This role involves close collaboration with construction teams, subcontractors, designers, and project stakeholders to ensure successful and safe execution of all project phases. The ideal candidate has strong technical competence, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a high-profile, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Engineering & Technical Support

• Assist with interpretation of contract documents, specifications, drawings, and engineering reports.

• Prepare and review engineering calculations, construction methodologies, and temporary works designs.

• Support seismic retrofit activities including steel reinforcement, anchorage systems, structural modifications, and specialty access/rigging needs.

• Contribute to value engineering initiatives and constructability reviews.

Project Coordination & Documentation

• Develop and maintain submittals, RFIs, design clarifications, as-built drawings, and technical logs.

• Coordinate closely with the design team, project managers, superintendents, inspectors, and owner representatives.

• Track material procurement, production rates, and schedule impacts.

• Assist in preparing progress reports, meeting minutes, and documentation required by the Owner.

Field Support

• Provide daily field engineering support to construction crews, ensuring work complies with plans, specs, and safety requirements.

• Monitor installation quality, survey/layout, tolerances, and inspections for seismic retrofit components.

• Support resolution of field issues through collaboration with designers and specialty subcontractors.

Safety & Compliance

• Uphold company safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, and project safety requirements.

• Participate in hazard analysis, risk mitigation planning, and safety audits.

• Ensure quality control procedures are followed for all seismic retrofit activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.

• 2–5+ years of experience in heavy civil, bridge, infrastructure, or structural construction projects.

• Strong understanding of structural systems, steel and concrete construction, and seismic retrofit principles.

• Proficiency with engineering and construction software (AutoCAD, Bluebeam, MS Office; P6 a plus).

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

• Ability to work in challenging field conditions, including heights, marine environments, and active jobsite constraints.

Key Responsibilities

Business & Revenue Growth

• Own P&L and revenue targets for the Hi-Tech vertical.
• Drive new business (hunting) with global technology, semiconductor, product engineering, and platform companies.
• Expand existing accounts through farming and cross-selling the companies capabilities.
• Identify and build pipeline for large transformation and ER&D deals.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as senior client partner for strategic Hi-Tech accounts.
• Build CXO-level relationships across engineering, product, and digital leadership.
• Position the company as a strategic engineering and technology transformation partner.

Strategic Leadership

• Define go-to-market strategy for the Hi-Tech segment.
• Work closely with delivery, solutioning, and practice teams to create differentiated offerings.
• Drive market expansion in areas like Product Engineering, Digital Engineering, Cloud, AI, Embedded, and Platforms.

Deal & Governance

• Lead large deal pursuits, RFP responses, and commercial negotiations.
• Ensure governance, margin management, and account profitability.
• Track market trends, competitor landscape, and emerging technology opportunities.

Desired Candidate Profile

• 15+ years of experience in Hi-Tech / Product Engineering / Engineering Services.
• Proven track record of hunting + farming with global technology or semiconductor clients.
• Experience managing large strategic accounts and multi-million-dollar portfolios.
• Strong exposure to ER&D, Digital Engineering, Software Platforms, Embedded, Cloud, or AI.
• Demonstrated CXO engagement and large deal closure capability.

Job Title: Android Software Engineer

Location: CA- Burlingame / Hybrid ( 3 days in office )

Contract: 6+ Months, potential extension

Pay Rate: $84.26/hr, W2

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Weekly Pay

Job Summary:

As a Tech Giant, We’re building a practical neural interface drawing on the rich neuromotor signals that can be measured non-invasively with single motor neuron resolution. This technology has become one of the main pillars for interaction with the virtual and augmented world.

We are looking for developers with experience in user interfaces, infrastructure, and/or tools supporting applications across various interfaces, including desktop and Android. If you are interested in joining a world-class team of passionate people and industry veterans, we look forward to hearing from you soon!

In this role the candidate is expected to interact and align with researchers and product partners on concept creation, ensure proper integration with backend and create reusable and well-tested code

Job Responsibilities:

• Present designs, prototypes and concepts to cross functional partners and stakeholders
• Work collaboratively with Research, Engineering and other partners to execute and complete experiences
• Work on a variety of coding languages and technologies
• Implement custom user interfaces using latest programming techniques and technologies
• Develop reusable software components for interfacing with back-end platforms

Skills:

• Experience building maintainable and testable code bases, including API design and unit testing techniques
• Exposure to architectural patterns of large scale software applications
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Javascript or Hack
• Experience building Android applications in Java or Kotlin using Android SDK
• Experience as an owner of a particular component, feature or system

Preferred:

• Experience building complex applications for the iPhone or iPad using Objective-C/C++/Swift with the iOS SDK and other frameworks
• Experience with multithreaded programming and mobile memory management

Must Have:

• UI development across platforms (desktop + Android), including custom UI implementation with modern techniques.
• Strong software engineering fundamentals: building maintainable/testable codebases, API design, and unit testing.
• Mobile engineering (Android): Java/Kotlin + Android SDK, and ability to integrate UI with back-end platforms.
• Python knowledge

Nice to Have:

• iOS development (Objective-C/C++/Swift, iOS SDK/frameworks).
• Multithreaded programming + mobile memory management.
• Scripting language proficiency ( JavaScript / Hack) for tooling, infrastructure, or automation.

Education:

• Required: A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.

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About Straia

At Straia, we’re building the AI-native intelligence layer for colleges and universities.

Today, colleges run on dozens of disconnected systems, forcing staff to spend hundreds of hours manually reconciling data, compiling reports, and tracking down insights. Straia changes that. We unify institutional data and layer on AI agents that answer questions, generate insights/visualizations, and automate repetitive workflows, transforming how colleges operate.

Over time, Straia will evolve into the core intelligence layer for institutional operations, where every function, from student advising to admissions to budgeting and resource planning, is supported by collaborative AI agents that understand each institution’s unique data landscape.

We recently raised our pre-seed from a16z, Reach Capital, and JFF Ventures, and are now hiring a founding backend engineer to help build the technical backbone of how institutions interact with their data.

The Role

As a Founding Engineer at Straia, you’ll work directly with a small team including directly with our CEO (Ryan), CTO (Alan) and CPO (Nikki) to design, build, and scale the core infrastructure of our platform.

This is a 0 → 1 opportunity to shape not just the product, but the engineering culture, architecture, and trajectory of the company. You’ll ship fast, make key technical decisions, and help define how AI can power the next generation of enterprise data intelligence.

We’re specifically looking for someone who consistently raises the bar. The kind of engineer whose default speed and judgment increase the velocity of everyone around them. If you thrive when expectations are high and the pace is fast, you’ll feel right at home

What You'll Do

• Build the core platform — architect and implement services spanning data ingestion, query orchestration, and agentic AI workflows
• Ship end-to-end features across our React + Node.js + Postgres stack, integrating directly with LLMs like GPT, Gemini, and Claude
• Scale infrastructure on GCP for performance, reliability, and data security
• Collaborate with users (university data teams and administrators) to translate real problems into elegant, powerful solutions
• Lay the foundation for Straia’s engineering culture, best practices, and technical roadmap
• Prototype fast, iterate faster — your work will directly shape how education leaders experience AI in their daily decision-making

Who You Are

• 4–7 years of experience building and shipping full-stack applications, with a strong emphasis on backend systems (Node.js, TypeScript, Postgres).
• Deeply technical, with a track record of building scalable, high-quality software
• Startup-minded — you thrive in ambiguity, love building from scratch, and see constraints as creative fuel
• Mission-driven — excited to improve education through technology that makes institutions smarter, faster, and more equitable
• Collaborative and high-agency — you take initiative, value clear communication, and have the instincts of an owner, not an employee
• AI-curious or experienced — exposure to LLMs, vector databases, or prompt engineering is a plus

Our Stack

• Frontend: React + Vite
• Backend: Node.js + Express, orchestrating data and AI agent workflows
• Data Layer: Postgres + Caching for fast queries
• LLM Integration: GPT, Gemini, Claude via API
• Cloud & Infra: Hosted on GCP

Why Join Straia

• Be one of the first engineers at a venture-backed AI company redefining institutional intelligence in higher ed
• Shape the core architecture and engineering culture from day one
• Work directly with top-tier investors and advisors from a16z, Reach, and JFF Ventures
• Join a small, fast-moving team that works incredibly hard, ships fast, and still makes time for good food, laughs, and adventures — we take our work seriously, but not ourselves
• Build meaningful technology that directly impacts student success and equity across colleges nationwide

What We Offer

• Compensation: $160K–$225K + equity
• Location: San Francisco (in office 4 days a week)
• Benefits: Health (platinum insurance), dental, and vision

**We do not sponsor Visas**