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Transformation Program Manager
Salary not disclosed
Menlo Park, CA 6 days ago

Title: Project Manager III

Duration: 9 Months

Work Location: US-CA-MPK (Hybrid – 3x in office)


About the Role

Summary

The main function of a non-IT project manager is to plan, direct, or coordinate activities in fields such as engineering, research and development, financial systems, product roll-out, or other non-IT based projects.


Job Responsibilities

Project Execution

Structure, lead and execute complex finance projects and programs while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams globally.

Project Documentation & Coordination

Own, define, and maintain project documentation to ensure transparency, clarity of objectives, and consistent alignment of project deliverables.

Risk Management

Proactively manage risk, anticipate potential issues, and implement mitigation strategies to meet timelines, budget, and objectives. Work with the business to resolve critical issues.

Process & Automation Support

Ensure underlying processes are fit for purpose, identify changes required to support project objectives, and lead process mapping, documentation, and updates.

Change Management

Identify change impact and incorporate readiness, adoption requirements, communication, and planning within project plans. Collaborate with designated Change SMEs when required.

Communication & Support

Maintain effective communication channels, status updates, and communication plans.


Skills Required

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
  • Understanding of finance business functions and ability to support execution strategies of assigned finance functions


Top 3 Must-Have Skills

  1. Stakeholder communication – collaboration across teams
  2. Project management experience
  3. Finance knowledge – familiarity working with finance teams


Nice-to-Have Skills

  • Experience working with engineering teams


Degrees / Certifications

  • PMP / PMI / PMI-CPMAI Program Management or similar qualifications
  • PROSCI or similar qualifications
  • Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree


Red Flags / Disqualifiers

  • Project managers who are actually process managers (projects led are only process improvements)
  • Project managers who did not lead projects themselves but were SMEs on a project


Day-to-Day Responsibilities

End-to-end project execution.


About the Team

The Modern Finance team is a key enabler of the company’s finance vision, acting as a catalyst for innovation, productivity, and enhanced employee experiences. The team executes key projects and programs to deliver strategic priorities for Finance stakeholders across the business.

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Electrical Engineer - Data Centers
✦ New
Salary not disclosed
San Mateo, CA 17 hours ago

Electrical Engineer - Data Centers - San Francisco


Metric DCX are partnered with a global engineering and consultancy firm to support the continued growth of their data center division.


This Electrical Engineer position will specialize in data center facility design to be embedded directly with a major end-user client.


Responsibilities:

  • Assessing third-party and colocation facilities being considered for acquisition, evaluating their suitability against the client's portfolio requirements.
  • Taking ownership of power systems across all project phases, identifying and resolving issues as they arise in collaboration with the relevant client stakeholders.
  • Reviewing data center designs with a critical eye on redundancy architecture, availability targets, and potential single points of failure.
  • Working closely with operations, planning, and energy strategy teams to push electrical solutions forward on third-party data center projects.
  • Conducting technical due diligence and maintaining quality standards in line with client expectations.
  • Keeping internal documentation, specs, and standards current based on live project feedback and lessons learned.
  • Liaising with internal teams on power loading, rack deployment, and load balancing within shared facilities.
  • Contributing to cross-discipline coordination with mechanical and controls engineers, and supporting consistency across regional teams.


Background Required

  • Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering; a postgraduate qualification or PE license would be a strong advantage.
  • At least five years working within mission-critical environments, with solid hands-on exposure to colocation and multi-tenant data center projects specifically.
  • Confident in power systems analysis and the software tools that come with it.
  • Practical experience across the full electrical distribution stack — from high voltage transformers down to branch circuits — covering design, procurement, commissioning, and operations.
  • Comfortable working across disciplines and engaging with structural, mechanical, civil, and IT/Telecom teams as needed.
  • Grounded in US electrical codes and standards, with some awareness of IEC standards beneficial.
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Senior Machine Learning Engineer
Salary not disclosed
Palo Alto, CA 6 days ago

Senior Machine Learning Engineer (GenAI and Agentic Systems)

Location: Palo Alto, CA (Hybrid )

Role Type: Full-Time / Permanent

Summary


Our client, a pioneering HealthTech AI firm in the Bay Area, is seeking a high-calibre Senior Applied AI Engineer to bridge the gap between advanced Machine Learning and robust Software Engineering. This is an end-to-end ownership role: you will be responsible for designing the logic, building the architecture, and deploying the final services.


Core Responsibilities


  • Architect AI Workflows: Design and implement sophisticated agentic workflows and automation sequences that power clinical decision-making.
  • System Design & Integration: Build the backend infrastructure, scalable REST APIs, and data services required to support high-concurrency AI applications.
  • Rapid Deployment: Maintain a high-velocity shipping cycle, moving from prototype to production-grade implementation in days.
  • Model Orchestration: Select, fine-tune, and evaluate the performance of various LLMs (including OpenAI, Anthropic, and open-source models) for specific healthcare tasks.
  • Full-Stack ML: Own the pipeline from data ingestion and time-series forecasting to real-time classification and model monitoring.


Technical Profile


  • Computer Science Mastery: Expert knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and distributed systems.
  • Software-Heavy Background: Professional-grade Python skills. You should be comfortable with software design patterns, testing, and CI/CD.
  • Machine Learning Fundamentals: * Deep understanding of Core ML topics: classification, regression, and clustering.
  • Specific experience in Time Series Forecasting and temporal data analysis.
  • Proficiency in Generative AI: RAG architectures, prompt optimization, and agent frameworks.
  • Infrastructure: Experience deploying services to cloud environments (GCP preferred) and a solid grasp of MLOps and pipeline automation.
  • Education: BS in Computer Science or related field + 4 years of experience, or an MS + 2 years of experience.


Cultural Fit


  • Startup Agility: You possess the "scrappiness" to solve problems with limited resources but the rigor to ensure those solutions are enterprise-grade.
  • The "Generalist" Mindset: You enjoy working across the entire stack and are not afraid to dive into data engineering or infrastructure when needed.
  • Mission-Oriented: You are motivated by the prospect of using AI to significantly improve patient outcomes and healthcare efficiency.


What’s Offered



Our client provides a highly competitive package, including a strong base salary, meaningful equity, and comprehensive premium healthcare benefits. You will join a world-class team of engineers in a collaborative, hybrid environment.

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Estimator- Heavy Civil
Salary not disclosed
San Mateo, CA 3 days ago

Heavy Civil Estimator


When joining GSW Construction, Inc., you will be a part of a fast-paced construction team that strives for excellence. We are actively seeking an experienced Heavy Civil Estimator. The purpose of this role is to contribute to the success and profitability of projects by providing accurate, timely, and complete estimates. The Estimator will be responsible for calculating the cost of a broad range of projects. The goal is to provide accurate information to help in operations and strategic planning, perform quantity takeoff s, produce proposals, and prepare cost estimates.


Job Details: Full-time position

● Benefits: o Salary Employee (Schedule: Full-time with some required travel and weekend availability.) o 401(k) o OE3 Health & Dental Insurance o Paid Vacation o Salary DOE Essential Duties & Responsibilities

● Perform quantity take off s/reach out to potential subcontractors

● Analyze and compile estimate data that impact the cost of labor, materials, equipment requirements, location, and other factors to ensure a high-quality and timely estimate.

● Accurately prepares estimates. Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope. Determines the required contents of estimates and evaluates historical data to project man-hour data.

• Produce budgets from conceptual and schematic design phases that align with the organization's goals and strategy • Review drawings, specifications, and proposed project site conditions; record findings and solicit input from field operations to include in the final project estimate.

● Analyze alternative solutions and construction methods to increase the competitiveness of the bid.

● Apply mathematical calculations requiring advanced analytical processes to ensure logically estimated costs are accurate.

● Present estimate content in bid reviews with senior management to ensure accuracy and completeness. ● Communicate with owners, subcontractors, and public and private entities to ensure competitiveness.

● Develop and maintain business relationships to increase bid opportunities in the regional market.

● Participate in and lead discussions, catalyzing creative thinking and innovative ideas, and distinguishing a successful estimate.


Qualifications & Requirements

● Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience.

● 5+ years’ experience in heavy civil construction, emphasizing underground utilities, sewer/stormwater pump stations, WWTP/WTP work, heavy highway, bridges/concrete structures, and commercial/residential site work arena.

● Proficient in HCSS Heavy Bid

● Negotiated project experience preferred, including technical writing skills.

● Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

● Advanced knowledge of civil engineering principles ● Advanced knowledge of construction principles and equipment capabilities

● Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Specific Job Requirements:

● Knowledge of project management software and estimating software.

● Working knowledge of construction equipment, materials, techniques, and required standards applicable to the discipline.

● Successful completion of a pre-employment drug, alcohol, and background investigation.

● Valid Driver’s License.

● Current on all company-required safety training.

● Competence to maintain confidential information and avoid conflicts of interest.

● Adherence to the GSW Employee Handbook.


Notice to All Potential Job Candidates GSW Construction, Inc. is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. Individuals seeking employment at our company are considered without regard to age, ancestry, color, race, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.



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Data Research Analyst
✦ New
Salary not disclosed
San Mateo, CA 17 hours ago

Are you passionate about learning, data, scale, and agility?

We’re looking for motivated professionals who love turning complex data into meaningful insights and business value. If collaboration, innovation, and problem-solving excite you — let’s connect!


What You’ll Do

  • Analyze raw data: assess quality, cleanse, and structure for downstream processing
  • Design accurate and scalable prediction algorithms
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to bring analytical prototypes to production
  • Generate actionable insights that drive smarter business decisions

What We’re Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in a quantitative field — Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, etc.
  • 1–2 years of experience in quantitative analytics or data modeling
  • Strong grasp of predictive modeling, ML algorithms, clustering, and classification techniques
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language: Python, C, C++, Java, or SQL
  • Familiarity with Big Data frameworks (Hadoop, Spark, Cassandra) and visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, etc.)


Who Are We?

We are a premier IT consulting firm specializing in delivering top-tier Data Science solutions to companies across various sectors such as finance, energy, e-commerce, logistics, travel, retail, entertainment, automotive, and healthcare.


Company Highlights:

  • Our Specialization: Providing IT consulting services.
  • Experience: Over 25 years of combined domestic and international expertise in IT consulting serving hundreds of Fortune 1,000 and innovative startup clients.
  • Interested in accelerating your tech career through career-enhancing IT consulting experience? Do you meet the required qualifications? If so, apply today! We look forward to hearing from you.
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Scientist - Process Development - II
Salary not disclosed
San Mateo, CA 3 days ago
Job Title: Scientist - Process Development - II

Duration: 17+ Months

Location: Foster Coty, CA94404

Client's Process Technologies & Development team is seeking a highly motivated contractor to play a foundational role in establishing and operationalizing a new Primary Container Development Laboratory. This role is ideal for a hands-on individual who enjoys building systems from the ground up and maintaining high standards of scientific rigor.

The contractor will support the setup of the new lab facility, ensure equipment is properly installed, qualified, and maintained, and develop organizational systems to keep laboratory operations running smoothly. The role also involves operating a wide range of laboratory equipment, designing and executing high-quality experiments, supporting method readiness, and maintaining scientific excellence.

This position directly supports development workflows involving container closure systems, device interface evaluations, product compatibility studies, and process characterization.

Key Responsibilities

Laboratory Operations & Equipment Expertise

  • Support the setup and launch of the new Process Technologies & Development lab, including workspace organization, equipment installation support, and qualification readiness.
  • Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot a broad range of primary container and analytical laboratory equipment, including:

    • Leak detection systems
    • Headspace analyzers
    • Optical and particle counting microscopes
    • MicroCT scanners
    • Automatic filling equipment
    • Filtration and mixing tanks
    • Balances and related instrumentation


  • Independently refine and develop laboratory processes and equipment workflows to improve efficiency, robustness, and usability.
  • Maintain accurate equipment logs, calibration records, and instrument readiness documentation.
  • Ensure laboratory organization, including consumables tracking, chemical inventory, and compliance with safety, quality, and documentation requirements.
  • Partner with Facilities, Metrology, EH&S, and cross-functional Process Development teams to support seamless lab operations and timely issue resolution.


Scientific Excellence & Continuous Improvement

  • Apply sound scientific judgment in planning and troubleshooting experimental studies.
  • Support method development, workflow optimization, and evaluation of new technologies relevant to primary container development and characterization.
  • Drive continuous improvement in lab workflows, equipment utilization, and operational efficiency.
  • Maintain a culture of cleanliness, organization, and scientific excellence within the laboratory.


Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related technical field.
  • Hands-on laboratory experience (academic or industry) with strong familiarity in equipment operation and laboratory best practices.
  • Demonstrated experience designing and executing experiments with strong attention to detail and scientific rigor.
  • Excellent organizational skills with a proven ability to maintain a clean, structured, and efficient laboratory environment.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting laboratory setup, including equipment installation, qualification, and initial operational readiness.
  • Familiarity with a broad range of laboratory equipment, including routine operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
  • Experience with studies involving:

    • Container Closure Integrity (CCI)
    • Extractables and Leachables
    • Device-drug interface evaluations
    • Fill-finish operations


  • Ability to design and refine lab workflows that improve efficiency and usability across teams.
  • Prior experience working within cross-functional development teams.


Why Join Us?

This contract role offers the opportunity to support high-impact development programs, expand technical expertise in primary container development, and collaborate with cross-functional teams working on advanced drug product development. The role directly contributes to ensuring the delivery of safe, stable, and high-quality medicines to patients.
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Commercial Operations & Events Manager
✦ New
🏢 Savor
Salary not disclosed
San Mateo, CA 17 hours ago

About Us 

Savor is a pioneering food technology company dedicated to transforming the global oils and fats industry. We develop innovative, sustainably produced oils and flavoring systems that serve the food, personal care, and specialty ingredients markets. Our science-led approach and entrepreneurial culture attract partners who share our conviction that better ingredients make a better world. 

 

Savors commercialization team is a small, highly value-driven, and fast-moving group, working at the intersection of strategy, partnerships, storytelling, and real-world experiences: tastings, chef collaborations, customer launches, and industry events where our product must show up flawlessly. 

 

We care deeply about how we work, as much as what we build: thoughtful collaboration, high standards, ownership, curiosity, and respect for our products and technology — from science to hospitality. 

 

The Role 

We’re looking for a highly organized, proactive Commercial Operations & Events Manager to become the operational backbone of our commercialization team. 

 

You will report directly to our Head of Partnerships and will also work actively with the VP of Commercialization and Brand Manager, helping turn ideas into execution — coordinating events, shipments, communications, and schedules so the team can focus on building relationships and growing the business. This position is primarily centered on events and logistics management (approximately 75%), with the remaining time dedicated to executive support functions. 

 

This role is ideal for someone who loves making complex things run smoothly and wants meaningful exposure to strategy, partnerships, and startup execution. 

 

No two weeks look the same: one day coordinating a partner tasting, another organizing sample logistics, preparing materials for an executive meeting, or helping bring a high-profile dinner to life. 

 

What You’ll Do 

 

Bring Experiences to Life 

  • Coordinate tastings, dinners, demos, and industry events. Note: our more involved tastings will include collaboration with a Culinary / Demo Chef. 
  • Manage logistics, timelines, materials, and execution details 
  • Help ensure every event reflects our standards for quality and storytelling 
  • Lead on-site setup and execution for San Francisco-based events, including the presentation of our food products 

 

Own Samples & Logistics 

  • Coordinate preparation and shipment of customer samples 
  • Act as the communication hub between internal teams and external partners regarding samples 
  • Track deliveries and maintain inventories of samples and event materials 

 

Connect Teams & Resources 

  • Coordinate across commercialization, marketing, and external creatives (designers, photographers, printers) 
  • Prepare simple print and demo materials 
  • Maintain organized digital files and shared assets 
  • Suggest improvements and build systems for effective work and collaboration & to streamline processes, e.g. using AI tools 
  • Coordinate pickups and deliveries tied to food production and events, ensuring smooth logistics across kitchens, partners, and internal teams 
  • Drive materials between San Francisco, East Bay, and San Jose when needed 

 

Keep the Commercial Engine Running 

  • Coordinate meetings and follow-ups 
  • Support sales operations including customer communications, tracking 
  • Maintain organized systems for opportunities, materials, and information 
  • Support the commercial leadership with calendar management and scheduling, occasional travel scheduling 

 

Who Thrives Here 

You might be a great fit if you: 

  • Have event management and/or executive assistance experience (5+ years preferred)
  • Enjoy both planning and hands-on execution 
  • Take pride in details others miss 
  • Have a creative eye for all things hospitality 
  • Naturally bring structure to fast-moving environments 
  • Communicate clearly and follow through reliably 
  • Have direct experience in food / hospitality 
  • Care about sustainability and mission-driven work 


What We Value 

  • Ownership over rigid job boundaries 
  • Thoughtfulness and kindness in how we work together 
  • Craft and quality in execution 
  • Clear communication and reliability 
  • Building something meaningful with a small, committed team 

 

Practical Details 

  • Bay Area–based role, preferred around San Francisco, CA 
  • Hybrid role: Work is remote most days, with one required weekly in-office collaboration day at our San Jose office. Presence is also required at events and as needed in-office, for example for sample shipments. 
  • Driving required between San Francisco, East Bay, and San Jose 
  • Occasional evening or event hours, expected 4-5 days per month 
  • Ability to transport event materials and product samples 

 

Logistics 

  • Savor offers compensation commensurate with experience, including a base salary of $120k-$150k. Additional benefits include: 
  • Equity participation at a meaningful stage in Savor’s growth. 
  • Participation in Savor's performance bonus program, currently under development. The program is anticipated to offer a target bonus of 10–15% of base salary, tied to individual and company performance.  
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage.   

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - we do not discriminate in hiring, promotions, or any other way on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.   

 

Contact with your resume/CV if you are interested in learning more about this opportunity.

 

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Senior Architect
🏢 FLINT
Salary not disclosed
San Mateo, CA 2 days ago

Job Responsibilities:

  • Take full ownership of project delivery from concept through construction, ensuring alignment with Flint’s constructability and BIM standards, client expectations, and financial goals.
  • Lead multidisciplinary teams in the coordination of architectural, engineering, and construction processes; provide strategic guidance across all phases of design-build execution.
  • Oversee and manage detailed project schedules, deliverables, and budgets; ensure key milestones are met and proactively identify and resolve risks or roadblocks.
  • Facilitate and lead high-level project meetings, including design charrettes, owner presentations, technical coordination sessions, and internal strategy meetings; set clear agendas, drive outcomes, and ensure accountability.
  • Oversee engagement with school districts, local jurisdictions, city planning departments, and permitting agencies to streamline submittals, revisions, and approvals.
  • Provide executive-level oversight of design documentation including contracts, narratives, scopes of work, and change documentation to ensure clarity, alignment, and quality.
  • Drive proposal development, fee structuring, and project scoping in close coordination with other architects, estimating, preconstruction, and executive teams.
  • Direct and manage BIM execution strategies in collaboration with VDC staff; ensure accurate modeling, clash detection, and seamless transition to construction documentation.
  • Ensure all project documentation meets both regulatory and constructability standards; provide quality control oversight and technical reviews as needed.
  • Resolve design and construction coordination challenges swiftly and decisively; escalate issues only when necessary and act as the primary point of accountability.
  • Provide high-level mentorship and leadership to project architects, designers, and support staff; foster a proactive, solutions-driven culture focused on excellence, growth, and results.


Job Requirements, Qualifications, Characteristics:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture.
  • Licensed Architect
  • 10+ years of architectural project management experience with a strong understanding of design development, construction documentation, drawings and specifications, and coordination in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
  • High proficiency in Revit is required; experience with Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, and other design and construction-related platforms is strongly preferred.
  • Familiar with Adobe Creative suite, Lumion, Enscape, Autodesk construction cloud. Modeling/drafting software such as Sketchup and AutoCAD.
  • Proficient is 3D modeling & coordination tools such as ACC and Revizto.
  • Having education/ DSA and public project coordination is a must.
  • Strong project coordination and communication skills, with proven success managing interdisciplinary teams and fostering collaboration between design, preconstruction, and field teams.
  • Commitment to high standards of professionalism, equity, and teamwork; experience engaging with diverse communities is valued. Demonstrated ability to produce accurate and detailed technical drawings and construction documents.
  • Must be proactive, self-motivated, and comfortable stepping into hands-on design tasks when needed to support team success.
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Android Developer
✦ New
Salary not disclosed
Burlingame, CA 17 hours ago

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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Founding Software Engineer (Onsite)
✦ New
🏢 Straia
Salary not disclosed
San Mateo, CA 7 hours ago

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


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