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  • Software Engineer, Generative AI

    Match 4.9company rating

    Lead developer job in Palo Alto, CA

    Our Mission Tinder launched in 2012 and has grown to connect people across the globe, with millions of users and interactions that reflect real connection. The company won multiple awards, including Effie Awards for its global brand campaign. Our Values One Team, One Dream - We work collaboratively across functions, teams, and time zones to achieve our vision. Own It - We take accountability and strive for excellence through ownership and innovation. Never Stop Learning - We foster a culture that embraces risk, feedback, and continuous improvement. Spark Solutions - We focus on moving forward, staying agile to overcome obstacles. Embrace Our Differences - We build a diverse workplace to better serve our members and our team. Where you'll work This is a hybrid role and requires in-office collaboration two times per week. This position is located in Palo Alto, CA. The Team The Engineering team at Tinder creates innovative features and robust systems that connect people worldwide. We experiment with new ways to engage our members. Despite our global scale, each engineer has a large impact due to a high member-to-engineer ratio, offering the opportunity to make a real difference. AI is a top priority at Tinder, and our Generative AI team develops features powered by cutting-edge technologies, including large language models (LLMs) and diffusion models. This is a rare opportunity to work on groundbreaking AI-driven products within a small, agile team where your contributions are felt daily. Responsibilities Conduct applied research of Generative AI, and develop product prototypes. Stay at the forefront of advancements in AI. Develop Generative AI based features in production. Work with big data (handling billions of user swipes per day). Collaborate with other machine learning engineers, backend software engineers, and product managers to integrate ML models into our systems, improving user experience and driving business objectives. Qualifications PhD in machine learning, computer science, statistics, or another highly quantitative field. In-depth research and experience with LLM and multimodal Generative AI models. Proficiency in deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras, etc. Proficiency in Python, Java, Scala, or similar programming languages. Compensation $135,000 - $165,000 a year. The salary range for this position reflects factors such as scope and responsibilities, candidate experience, education, skills, internal equity, market, and geographic considerations. This range is based in Palo Alto, CA and may be adjusted if work authorization is granted for other locations. Commitment to Inclusion At Tinder, we celebrate diversity and strive to build a workplace that reflects our members. We encourage applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences to apply. Tinder is an equal opportunity employer welcoming people of all sexes, gender identities, races, ethnicities, disabilities, and other lived experiences. Learn more at lifeattinder.com/dei If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview, please speak to your Talent Acquisition Partner directly. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $135k-165k yearly 1d ago
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  • Senior Antitrust Litigator & Trial Strategy Leader

    Apple Inc. 4.8company rating

    Lead developer job in Cupertino, CA

    A leading technology company in Cupertino is seeking a litigator to join their commercial litigation team. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience in litigation, particularly in competition-related matters. Strong communication, analytical, and negotiation skills are essential. This role includes formulating strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and managing regulatory investigations. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $166k-221k yearly est. 4d ago
  • Senior Enterprise AI Desktop Systems PMM Lead

    Nvidia Corporation 4.9company rating

    Lead developer job in Santa Clara, CA

    A leading technology company is seeking a Senior Product Marketing Manager for desktop AI solutions. This role involves crafting go-to-market strategies, developing engaging materials, and collaborating across teams. Ideal candidates will have over 12 years in marketing or technical roles, strong communication skills, and a deep understanding of AI technologies. This position offers a competitive salary range of $184,000 to $287,500 based on experience, and promotes a diverse workplace environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $184k-287.5k yearly 1d ago
  • Space Software Manager - Embedded & Agile Leader

    Lockheed Martin 4.8company rating

    Lead developer job in Sunnyvale, CA

    A leading aerospace and defense company in Sunnyvale, California, is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join a team developing missile defense technology. In this role, you will lead software development efforts and manage projects while ensuring high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate should possess experience in leading development teams and managing software projects, with excellent communications skills and experience with government contracts. This full-time position comes with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $110k-146k yearly est. 1d ago
  • Senior/Team Lead PHP Developer

    Brainberry

    Lead developer job in Palo Alto, CA

    US Start-up Company in Silicon Valley, founded in 2015. Raised series A investments in 2017. Project Platform that connects people to local nonprofits, community organizations, and worthy causes. The app makes it simple to browse through events and activities that are happening in the USA. Client's app also allows people to create their own events, which empowers them to take initiative on causes they care about Team You will be a part of a great team, which consists of 10+ team mates. Some of them had experience on executive positions in enterprise companies like NOKIA etc. Requirements Our perfect candidate/s match such requirements: HTML5 PHP IDEs and frameworks: MVC Framework Eclipse, SVN Yii Services and APIs: REST SOAP specifically working with: Google Maps, Facebook Graph, Instagram, Keen.io, WP, etc. Ajax, CSS JSON, JQuery JS based frameworks esp React SCM tools: Github Database administration and statements: MySQL ETL (Extract, Transform, and Load) routines Dimensional modeling and schemas Heavy lifting with metadata and metastores Will be a huge plus if: You have an experience with high loaded systems Site performance optimization Developing mobile application using React Experience with No-SQL Databases Responsibilities Known methods for latency improvement and performance optimization Implement object oriented design and best practices including code to test(unit) Agile principles including focus on demo working code, work breakdown structures, continuous integration, kanban boards Ability to go from wire-frame or whiteboard to integrate, code, and iteration Can quickly determine LOE (Levels of Effort) on proposed architecture and solution concepts Available to accommodate US Pacific time standards and schedules Development of the project and database architecture Direct reporting to the CTO Be a part of hiring process of the future team members Business trips to the USA We are offering Ongoing opportunities in international company Democratic management style Trainings and business trips abroad 24 working days paid vacation Paid lunches Office with comfortable workplaces in top class building facilities Social events Who we are Weare aglobal team of developers, project leaders, support staff and more. Weare a young, but a forward thinking company head office in Canada and Service Delivery Office in Ukraine. Our skills and customer service acumen are truly unmatched. Weare proud to deliver IT outsourcing/outstaffing services to companies worldwide. WeHelp Our Clients Meet And Exceed Their Business Goals ByProviding: Software Development And Maintenance Services Vendor Relationship Management And Guidance Modernization of Legacy Systems Management of Existing ITSystems Training in Improved ITProcesses And Real Time Decision Support Cost Control And Quality Oriented Systems Management APartnership With Solution Providers Worldwide That Allowsus to Create Custom ITSolutions #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $131k-194k yearly est. 4d ago
  • Senior Transmission Strategy Lead

    Environmental Economics, Inc.

    Lead developer job in San Francisco, CA

    A leading energy consulting firm is looking for an Associate Director in San Francisco. This role involves leading strategy engagements for utilities, focusing on electric transmission issues. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, extensive project management experience, and at least 7 years in energy-related fields. A Master's or Ph.D. in a relevant field is required. This position offers a hybrid work environment and a competitive salary of $160,000 to $270,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $160k-270k yearly 1d ago
  • Senior InfoSec GRC Leader - Regulated Finance

    P2P 3.2company rating

    Lead developer job in San Francisco, CA

    A leading financial technology company is seeking a seasoned professional for an Information Security Management role. You will be a key regulatory contact and will lead risk assessments and compliance efforts while engaging with financial regulators. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in information security and a background in financial services or banking. Generous compensation and benefits are offered, with a salary range of $196,000 - $245,000 USD. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $196k-245k yearly 3d ago
  • Senior CX Operations & RevOps Leader

    Uniphore Technologies Inc. 4.5company rating

    Lead developer job in Palo Alto, CA

    A technology firm is seeking a strategic RevOps partner in Palo Alto, CA. This role involves working closely with the CX team to standardize and optimize post-sale operations while supporting localization. Key responsibilities include automating tasks and designing staffing plans for maximum efficiency. Candidates should have 8-10+ years of experience in CX Strategy, proficiency in Salesforce, and strong analytical skills. This position is a hybrid role, requiring presence in the office three days a week. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $132k-191k yearly est. 2d ago
  • Senior Transportation Operations Leader - Bay Area Mobility

    Hallcon

    Lead developer job in San Jose, CA

    A transportation and infrastructure services provider is seeking a Senior Operations Manager to oversee operations in the San Jose area. You will manage large-scale commuter and shuttle operations, ensuring efficiency and client satisfaction while leading a skilled team. The role demands at least 6 years of experience in transportation management, focusing on operational excellence, relationship building, and compliance with local regulations. This position offers competitive compensation and opportunities to innovate in the mobility sector. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $108k-168k yearly est. 1d ago
  • Senior Ops Leader - Revenue Cycle & Automation

    Monograph

    Lead developer job in Mountain View, CA

    A healthcare technology company is seeking an Operations Leader to manage Revenue-Cycle processes. This full-time role in Mountain View, CA, demands a minimum of 3 years in tech operations and a relevant quantitative degree. The successful candidate will enhance operational efficiency and manage key business metrics in a rapidly growing environment. This position offers a competitive salary between $120K and $160K, and the opportunity to work with cross-functional teams pursuing innovative healthcare solutions. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $120k-160k yearly 15h ago
  • Sr. Android Developer

    Rivian 4.1company rating

    Lead developer job in Palo Alto, CA

    About Us Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive's next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, we're addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software‑defined vehicles around the world. The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we'll map a new way forward. Working together, we'll create a future that's more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone. Role Summary The platform you'll build is the most used application across the entire Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies ecosystem. It is a sophisticated, large‑scale, Android‑based system that sits at the nexus of several critical initiatives-from intelligent energy management to integrated digital assistants. Your mission is to architect and develop best‑in‑class, consumer‑facing software that directly accelerates the world's transition to electric vehicles. By engineering exceptional experiences, you will significantly reduce "range anxiety" for millions of customers globally, making sustainable transportation viable and exciting. You won't just be building an app; you'll be developing a crucial piece of the Software‑Defined Vehicle (SDV) infrastructure that will scale across a multi‑billion‑dollar joint venture, directly shaping the future of global mobility. In this role, you will be pioneering first‑of‑its‑kind, high‑volume experiences and setting the Android architecture foundation for our most strategic product. Responsibilities You will be a key contributor, leveraging your deep Android expertise to deliver robust, high‑performance software: Design and architect scalable, high‑performance applications on the Embedded Android OS and contribute to the overall Android application stack. Collaborate closely with product and UI/UX teams to define, influence, and deliver compelling application features. Identify, debug, and resolve complex application bottlenecks, focusing on Kotlin, Java, and C++ performance optimizations in a multi‑threaded environment. Triage, debug, and fix deep‑seeded issues across the application lifecycle, from development through final release. Drive quality through rigorous code reviews, continuous integration/development (CI/CD), and robust test‑code implementation, including functional correctness and edge cases. Lead the design and implementation of subsequent application updates and releases, ensuring seamless Over‑The‑Air (OTA) delivery. Grow your skills with continual learning, workshops, conferences, and talks. Qualifications Core Android Expertise Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering (MS preferred) or equivalent experience. Proven Android app developer with 5+ years of experience building and shipping production‑quality applications. Expert proficiency in Kotlin, Java, and C++, with a clear understanding of when and how to leverage each language. Deep proficiency in using Android and Android Jetpack APIs, including expert knowledge of Android NDK and JNI for optimal performance. Solid knowledge of Android design principles, application interface guidelines, and the full scope of Android's performance and testing frameworks. Familiarity with Embedded Android Framework Services (AOSP) and system‑level integration. Proficient in code versioning tools including Git and CI tools like Jenkins. Collaboration & Impact Ability to autonomously manage a substantial workload with minimal supervision in a fast‑paced environment. Excellent inter‑personal skills with the ability to collaboratively work with and influence cross‑functional, globally distributed teams. Top‑notch teamwork and communication skills. Pay Disclosure Salary Range/Hourly Rate for California Based Applicants: 147,000 USD - 183,000 USD (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law). Benefits Summary Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full‑time and part‑time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Full‑time employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment. Part‑time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. Equal Opportunity Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com. Candidate Data Privacy Rivian and VW Group Technologies ("Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies") may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes ("Candidate Personal Data"). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies affiliates; and (iii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies' service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions. Please see our Candidate Data Privacy Notice (English) and Candidate Data Privacy Notice (Serbian) for more information. Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $146k-185k yearly est. 15h ago
  • Senior Social Media Strategy Leader

    Gondola

    Lead developer job in San Francisco, CA

    A leading global apparel company is seeking a Senior Social Media Strategist to join their Corporate Affairs team. This role involves the development of social strategies and content creation to enhance the company's digital presence. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in social media marketing, strong storytelling skills, and the ability to engage diverse audiences. Competitive salary and extensive benefits included. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $109k-169k yearly est. 15h ago
  • Senior Software Engineer, Forward Deployed

    Invisible Technologies 4.0company rating

    Lead developer job in San Francisco, CA

    Senior Software Engineer, Forward Deployed About Invisible Invisible Technologies makes AI work. Our end-to-end AI platform structures messy data, automates digital workflows, deploys agentic solutions, measures outcomes, and integrates human expertise where it matters most. Our platform cleans, labels, and structures company data so it is ready for AI. It adapts models to each business and adds human expertise when needed, the same approach we have used to improve models for more than 80% of the world's top AI companies, including Microsoft, AWS, and Cohere. Our successes span industries, from supply chain automation for Swiss Gear to AI-enabled naval simulations with SAIC, and validating NBA draft picks for the Charlotte Hornets. Profitable for more than half a decade, Invisible reached \$134M in revenue and ranked as the number two fastest growing AI company on the 2024 Inc. 5000. In September 2025, we raised \$100M in growth capital to accelerate our mission of making AI actually work in the enterprise and to advance our platform technology. About The Role As a Senior Software Engineer, Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) you'll work directly with clients and our internal delivery teams to build and deploy AI-powered solutions that transform how work gets done. You'll own projects end-to-end: scoping ambiguous problems, prototyping AI workflows, and deploying scalable systems on top of our products - all while interfacing with technical and non-technical stakeholders. This is a hybrid role: equal parts AI engineer, software builder, and technical consultant. It's perfect for someone who wants to be hands‑on with models and close to the impact they generate. What You'll Do Collaborate with delivery leaders to scope technical solutions to operational problems Identify workflow optimizations through deep engagement with customer problems and work to build into a stable and scalable solution Design and implement AI‑powered workflows using LLMs, embedding models, retrieval systems, and automation tools Translate messy real‑world constraints (e.g., inconsistent data, latency requirements) into elegant engineering solutions Iterate quickly based on real‑time feedback from operators and clients Build reusable tooling and infrastructure that accelerates future deployments What We Need 6+ years of software engineering experience, including significant time spent building data, ML, or backend systems Python & ML/LLM Frameworks: Deep proficiency in Python with hands‑on experience using Hugging Face, LangChain, OpenAI, Pinecone, and related ecosystems Deployment & Infrastructure: Skilled in full‑stack and API‑based deployment patterns, including Docker, FastAPI, Kubernetes, and cloud environments (GCP, AWS) Platform Orchestration: Experienced with workflow orchestration libraries, pub/sub systems (Kafka), and schema governance Data Management: Expertise in data governance and operations, including Unity Catalog and policy management, cluster/job orchestration, data contracts and quality enforcement, Delta/ETL pipelines, and replay processes Strong product and system design instincts - you understand business needs and how to translate them into technical architecture Experience building usable systems from messy data and ambiguous requirements Excellent communication and client‑facing skills; you've led conversations with technical and non‑technical stakeholders alike Proven experience owning projects from scoping through deployment in ambiguous, high‑stakes environments Be willing to be on‑call for our customers when situations arise Ability to travel roughly 25-50% of the time, sometimes short‑notice trips-primarily across North America with occasional international roll‑outs-to work directly on‑site with clients Strong engineering background demonstrated by a Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science and related fields OR equivalent professional experience What's In It For You Invisible is committed to fair and competitive pay, ensuring that compensation reflects both market conditions and the value each team member brings. Our salary structure accounts for regional differences in cost of living while maintaining internal equity. \$182,000 - \$266,000 USD \$165,000 - \$242,000 USD You can find more information about our geographic pay tiers here. During the interview process, your Invisible Talent Acquisition Partner will confirm which tier applies to your location. For candidates outside the U.S., compensation is adjusted to reflect local market conditions and cost of living. Bonuses and equity are included in offers above entry level. Final compensation is determined by a combination of factors, including location, job‑related experience, skills, knowledge, internal pay equity, and overall market conditions. Because of this, every offer is unique. Additional details on total compensation and benefits will be discussed during the hiring process. What It's Like to Work at Invisible At Invisible, we're not just redefining work-we're reinventing it. We operate at the intersection of advanced AI and human ingenuity, pushing the boundaries of what's possible to unlock productivity and scale. Ownership is at the core of everything we do. Here, you won't just execute tasks-you'll build, innovate, and shape the future alongside world‑class clients pushing the boundaries of AI. We expect bold ideas, relentless drive, and the ability to turn ambiguity into opportunity. The pace is fast, the challenges are big, and the growth is unmatched. We're not for everyone, and we're okay with that. If you're looking for predictable routines, this isn't the place for you. But if you're driven to create, thrive in dynamic environments, and want a front‑row seat to the AI revolution, you'll fit right in. Accessibility Statement We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact our Talent Acquisition team during the recruitment process at accommodation@invisible.email. Equal Opportunity Statement We're an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. Due to a high volume of candidates, Invisible may use automated decision‑maker technologies to filter candidates based on response to our application questions and other provided information. Our use of automated decision‑making enables us to be efficient by providing a manageable list of possible candidates that meet our mandatory hiring criteria. If you object to our use of automated decision‑making please contact us. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $165k-266k yearly 4d ago
  • Senior Software Engineer, IoT Platform

    Level Home Inc. 4.1company rating

    Lead developer job in Redwood City, CA

    Founded by ex-Apple Product and Engineering leaders , Level is redefining the smart home with technology that is simple, intuitive, useful, and invisible. At Level, we take a unique approach to designing products - one that shifts focus from what we make to how we make it and who we make it for. It's an approach that results in elegant and unique solutions, raising the bar for the entire smart home ecosystem. Now part of the Assa Abloy family, a global leader in access solutions, Level is positioned to accelerate innovation and expand our reach even further. This partnership strengthens our ability to deliver world-class smart home experiences while maintaining the vision and design excellence that have always set us apart. About the role As a Senior Software Engineer on our Platform team, you will tackle complex system design challenges to build and enhance the backbone of our platform. You'll design and implement scalable, fault‑tolerant services that process high‑volume real‑time data, ensure synchronization across hundreds of thousands of IoT devices, and deliver seamless user experiences to hundreds of thousands of residents and property managers. Projects our Platform team is working on Pioneering a new device platform: Architect the foundation for Level's expansion into video doorbells and future smart home devices, creating a robust ecosystem that will support third‑party integrations and open up new possibilities in home automation. Building scalable data analytics pipelines: Develop robust systems to process and analyze large amounts of IoT telemetry data, enabling us to derive actionable insights and improve our products continuously. Creating a cutting‑edge device management platform: Architect a system that allows for safe, observable, and incremental rollouts of software updates to hundreds of thousands of IoT devices, ensuring reliability and performance at scale. These projects offer exciting challenges in distributed systems, real‑time data processing, and large‑scale IoT device management. You'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of smart home technology. We're looking for engineers who can break down these ambiguous problems, design elegant solutions, and drive them from prototype to production. You'll collaborate closely with other engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to define the future of our platform. Our tech stack includes Golang, Python, Kubernetes, Kafka, Redis, PostgreSQL, AWS Lambda, and more. We're looking for engineers who are excited to learn new technologies and contribute to our evolving architecture. What you'll do Design and implement: Contribute to the architecture of our core platform services, focusing on scalability, reliability, performance, and maintainability. Participate in technical discussions and help shape the implementation of new features. Solve challenging problems: Address complex issues in distributed systems that handle real‑time data processing at a scale of hundreds of events per second, device synchronization, and IoT security. Ensure the robustness and resilience of all services. Write high‑quality code: Develop clean, efficient, and well‑tested code. Contribute to shared libraries and set coding standards for excellence. Collaborate and communicate: Engage with cross‑functional teams to precisely define requirements, explore technical possibilities, and deliver high‑impact features. Communicate your designs and decision‑making process clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Own and deliver: Take full ownership from design through deployment to ongoing operation, making informed, data‑driven decisions and adapting based on operational feedback. Uplevel the team: Mentor and develop junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, continuous improvement, and psychological safety. Qualifications required to succeed in this role System design and architecture: Solid understanding of designing, building, and operating scalable, fault‑tolerant distributed systems. For senior roles, we expect expertise in this area. Coding and problem‑solving: Strong coding skills in one or more of Go, Python, Java, or C++. Our primary services are written in Go and our integration tests in Python, and we are open to engineers with backgrounds in other languages who are excited to learn and work with Go and Python. Solid problem‑solving abilities and experience in writing maintainable, testable code are essential. A good understanding of data structures and algorithms is required. Software engineering practices: Experience in building and maintaining production systems. Knowledge of version control systems, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), and automated testing techniques. Familiarity with observability practices, including monitoring and logging. Communication skills: Ability to articulate technical details and trade‑offs clearly, ensuring effective collaboration across diverse teams. User‑centric design philosophy: Commitment to developing solutions that focus on user needs, enhancing usability and overall satisfaction. Growth mindset: Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and challenges. For mid‑level roles, we value potential and a strong desire to grow into more complex responsibilities. Location and work environment This position is open to candidates anywhere within the US and is fully remote. If you're local to Redwood City, CA, or visiting the area, you're welcome to use our office space. We provide support to our remote team members to ensure they have the tools and resources needed to succeed. You'll be part of a small, collaborative team that works closely with cross‑functional partners in Product, Design, and Operations. At Level, we foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning. The salary range for this role is $150K‑$250K and we consider a broad scope of factors when making compensation decisions. In addition, we provide a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan, education assistance, and an environment that reflects our commitment to our employees. More about Level Home When we look around our homes today, we see opportunity. We see “smart” products that lack utility and connected devices that push us further apart. We see consumers with high expectations, current standards set too low, and products that simply fail to deliver. Level Home Inc. is re‑inventing the standard. We're redefining “smart”, to center around thoughtfulness, practicality, and the people who make the problem worth solving. We approach product design with a blank slate, zero assumptions, and an open mind because the way a problem is defined sets the stage for its solution. We couple deep expertise with unbridled curiosity, because to us “smart” means simple, intuitive, and useful. We start with empathy, take new perspectives, and challenge existing standards. People are at the heart of what we do, and respecting their style, choices, and preferences is the first step to uncovering a thoughtful solution that truly improves their daily lives. After all, we're not just designing products for a house, we are designing them for the people who make it a home. Level Home Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability or genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. A note to Recruitment Agencies: Please do not reach out to Level employees or leaders about our roles -- we've got Recruiting covered. We don't accept unsolicited agency resumes and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Thank you for your understanding. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $150k-250k yearly 4d ago
  • Independent Software Developer - 15h/wk, Async, Weekly Pay

    Itlearn360

    Lead developer job in San Francisco, CA

    A research project firm in San Francisco is seeking experienced Software Developers as independent contractors. The role involves designing occupation-related questions and requires a minimum professional background of 4 years. The work is fully asynchronous and offers competitive hourly compensation. Candidates based in the US, UK, or Canada are welcome to apply. Commitment of at least 15 hours per week is expected. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $96k-132k yearly est. 4d ago
  • Software Engineer, Enterprise Identity

    Openai 4.2company rating

    Lead developer job in San Francisco, CA

    Benefits Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Parental leave Paid time off Paid holidays 401(k) and retirement plan About the Team OpenAI's Enterprise Identity team builds and maintains the core authentication and authorization systems used across our enterprise products. We ensure secure, scalable, and seamless access for small businesses and global organizations adopting ChatGPT, API, and other OpenAI offerings. Our work is foundational to enterprise security, IT integration, and safe deployment of AI in the workplace. About the Role We're looking for a software engineer to lead the development of OpenAI's enterprise identity platform. You'll design and implement systems that support SSO, SCIM, RBAC, and identity federation across all OpenAI products. Your work will directly support our most critical customers and unlock safe, large-scale enterprise adoption of OpenAI's models. Responsibilities Build the next generation of enterprise authentication and authorization infrastructure, including SAML, OIDC, and OAuth2.0 integrations. Design and implement support for key enterprise standards: SSO, SCIM provisioning, RBAC, and delegated access. Evolve our identity data model and architecture to support complex customer org structures. Partner with GTM, security, and product teams to shape identity features that meet current and future enterprise needs from small business to multinational organizations. Develop tools and APIs for other engineering teams to integrate enterprise identity seamlessly. Qualifications Have experience building and operating production authentication and identity systems at scale. Are fluent in identity protocols (OAuth2.0, SAML, SCIM, OIDC) and their security considerations. Have worked with platforms like Auth0, WorkOS, or Ory Hydra. Enjoy building secure, developer-friendly APIs and infrastructure. Are excited about shaping how enterprises safely access and govern the use of frontier AI. About OpenAI OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. We push the boundaries of the capabilities of AI systems and seek to safely deploy them to the world through our products. AI is an extremely powerful tool that must be created with safety and human needs at its core, and to achieve our mission, we must encompass and value the many different perspectives, voices, and experiences that form the full spectrum of humanity. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. For additional information, please see OpenAI's Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act. For unincorporated Los Angeles County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: protect computer hardware entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon termination of employment or end of assignment; and maintain the confidentiality of proprietary, confidential, and non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected information technology systems and related data security obligations. To notify OpenAI that you believe this job posting is non-compliant, please submit a report through this form. No response will be provided to inquiries unrelated to job posting compliance. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, and requests can be made via this link. At OpenAI, we believe artificial intelligence has the potential to help people solve immense global challenges, and we want the upside of AI to be widely shared. Join us in shaping the future of technology. Helping all candidates find great careers is our goal. The information you provide here is secure and confidential. We are now directing you to the original job posting. Please apply directly for this job at the employer's website. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $122k-166k yearly est. 2d ago
  • Software Engineer - User Identity, Messaging & Trust Infrastructure

    Quizlet, Inc. 4.5company rating

    Lead developer job in San Francisco, CA

    About Quizlet: At Quizlet, our mission is to help every learner achieve their outcomes in the most effective and delightful way. Our $1B+ learning platform serves tens of millions of students every month, including two-thirds of U.S. high schoolers and half of U.S. college students, powering over 2 billion learning interactions monthly. We blend cognitive science with machine learning to personalize and enhance the learning experience for students, professionals, and lifelong learners alike. We're energized by the potential to power more learners through multiple approaches and various tools. Let's Build the Future of Learning Join us to design and deliver AI-powered learning tools that scale across the world and unlock human potential. About the Role Backend Software Engineer As a Backend Software Engineer, you will work on critical infrastructure powering identity, account management, and trust & safety systems that serve millions of learners. You'll collaborate with experienced engineers and product managers to improve our secure sign-up and login flows, support compliant messaging, and implement scalable systems for user protection and privacy. We're happy to share that this is an onsite position in our San Francisco office. To help foster team collaboration, we require that employees be in the office a minimum of three days per week: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and as needed by your manager or the company. We believe this environment facilitates better teamwork, growth, and connection. In this role, you will Build and maintain secure authentication and account services (OAuth2, MFA, SSO). Help scale our user messaging platform, integrating systems like Braze. Implement features that support moderation, privacy requests, and abuse detection. Collaborate with teammates to ensure compliance through consent flows and data handling. Participate in design and code reviews, continuously improving code quality and reliability. What you bring to the table 2+ years of backend or platform engineering experience. Proficiency in Node.js, Go, Python, or TypeScript. Interest in identity systems, security, and privacy-first design. Understanding of distributed systems and modern service architecture. A collaborative spirit and curiosity to learn from peers. Compensation, Benefits & Perks Quizlet is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Salary transparency helps to mitigate unfair hiring practices when it comes to discrimination and pay gaps. Total compensation for this role is market competitive, including a starting base salary of $163,900 - $190,800, depending on location and experience, as well as company stock options. Collaborate with your manager and team to create a healthy work-life balance. Take 20 vacation days per year. Access to competitive health, dental, and vision insurance. Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan with company match. Access to LinkedIn Learning and other resources for professional growth. Paid Family Leave, FSA, HSA, Commuter benefits, and Wellness benefits. 40 hours of annual paid time off for volunteer programs. Why Join Quizlet? 🌎 Massive reach: 60M+ users, 1B+ interactions per week 🧠 Cutting-edge tech: Generative AI, adaptive learning, cognitive science 📈 Strong momentum: Top-tier investors, sustainable business, real traction 🎯 Mission-first: Work that makes a difference in people's lives 🤝 Inclusive culture: Committed to equity, diversity, and belonging We strive to make everyone feel comfortable and welcome! We work to create a holistic interview process, where both Quizlet and candidates have an opportunity to view what it would be like to work together, in exploring a mutually beneficial partnership. We provide a transparent setting that gives a comprehensive view of who we are! In Closing: At Quizlet, we're excited about passionate people joining our team-even if you don't check every box on the requirements list. We value unique perspectives and believe everyone has something meaningful to contribute. Our culture is all about taking initiative, learning through challenges, and striving for high-quality work while staying curious and open to new ideas. We believe in honest, respectful communication, thoughtful collaboration, and creating a supportive space where everyone can grow and succeed together. Quizlet's success as an online learning community depends on a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer and a tech company committed to societal change, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Come join us! To All Recruiters and Placement Agencies: At this time, Quizlet does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and/or profiles. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our website or to any Quizlet employee. Quizlet will not pay fees to any third-party agency or firm nor will it be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. All unsolicited resumes received will be considered the property of Quizlet. #LI-FT #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $163.9k-190.8k yearly 1d ago
  • Senior PMM, CUDA-X Libraries - Lead GTM & Content

    Nvidia Corporation 4.9company rating

    Lead developer job in Santa Clara, CA

    A leading technology company located in California seeks an experienced product marketer to join its team. This role involves leading go-to-market strategies for the CUDA-X libraries, creating compelling content, and engaging with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have over 12 years of experience in technology marketing and a solid understanding of NVIDIA's platforms, along with strong public speaking skills. Competitive salary offered up to $287,500 plus equity. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $287.5k yearly 4d ago
  • Senior HealthTech Launch & Ops Leader

    Monograph

    Lead developer job in Mountain View, CA

    A healthcare technology company is seeking a Senior Operations Manager to oversee the onboarding and launching of new customers in their Mountain View, CA office. This full-time role involves collaborating with various teams, creating scalable launch playbooks, and ensuring smooth transitions with high adoption rates. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and over 3 years of relevant experience in project management within the SaaS or HealthTech sectors. The compensation range is competitive, from $120K to $150K annually. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $120k-150k yearly 3d ago
  • Software Engineer, Fleet Hardware Health

    Openai 4.2company rating

    Lead developer job in San Francisco, CA

    Software Engineer, Fleet Hardware Health | OpenAI Careers Software Engineer, Fleet Hardware Health Scaling - San Francisco Apply now (opens in a new window) About the team The Fleet team at OpenAI supports the computing environment that powers our cutting-edge research and product development. We oversee large-scale systems that span data centers, GPUs, networking, and more, ensuring high availability, performance, and efficiency. Our work enables OpenAI's models to operate seamlessly at scale, supporting both internal research and external products like ChatGPT. We prioritize safety, reliability, and responsible AI deployment over unchecked growth. About the role As a software engineer on the Fleet Hardware team, you will be responsible for the reliability and uptime of all of OpenAI's compute fleet. Minimizing hardware failure is key to research training progress and stable services, as even a single hardware hiccup can cause significant disruptions. With increasingly large supercomputers, the stakes continue to rise. Being at the forefront of technology means that we are often the pioneers in troubleshooting these state-of-the-art systems at scale. This is a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and devise innovative solutions to maintain the health and efficiency of our supercomputing infrastructure. Our team empowers strong engineers with a high degree of autonomy and ownership, as well as ability to effect change. This role will require a keen focus on system-level comprehensive investigations and the development of automated solutions. We want people who go deep on problems, investigate as thoroughly as possible, and build automation for detection and remediation at scale. In this role, you will: Build and maintain automation systems for provisioning and managing server fleets. Develop tools to monitor server health, performance, and lifecycle events. Collaborate with clusters, networking, and infrastructure teams. Partner with external operators to ensure a high level of quality. Identify and fix performance bottlenecks and inefficiencies. Continuously improve automation to reduce manual work. You might thrive in this role if you have: Experience managing large-scale server environments. A balance of strengths in building and operationalizing. Proficiency in Python, Go, or similar languages. Strong Linux, networking, and server hardware knowledge. Comfort digging into noisy data with SQL, PromQL, and Pandas or any other tool. Prior hardware expertise is not required for this role. Bonus Skills: Experience with low level details of hardware components, protocols, and associated Linux tooling (e.g., PCIe, Infiniband, networking, power management, kernel perf tuning) Knowledge of hardware management protocols (e.g., IPMI, Redfish). High-performance computing (HPC) or distributed systems experience. Prior experience developing, managing, or designing hardware. Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana). About OpenAI OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. We push the boundaries of the capabilities of AI systems and seek to safely deploy them to the world through our products. AI is an extremely powerful tool that must be created with safety and human needs at its core, and to achieve our mission, we must encompass and value the many different perspectives, voices, and experiences that form the full spectrum of humanity. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. For additional information, please see OpenAI's Aff… (trimmed to keep essential EEO statement). Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act. (EER details truncated for brevity). To notify OpenAI that you believe this job posting is non‑compliant, please submit a report through this form. No response will be provided to inquiries unrelated to job posting compliance. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, and requests can be made via this link. OpenAI Global Applicant Privacy Policy. At OpenAI, we believe artificial intelligence has the potential to help people solve immense global challenges, and we want the upside of AI to be widely shared. Join us in shaping the future of technology. Compensation Compensation $325K - $590K + Offers Equity Apply now (opens in a new window) #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $122k-166k yearly est. 1d ago

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The average lead developer in San Jose, CA earns between $96,000 and $198,000 annually. This compares to the national average lead developer range of $83,000 to $161,000.

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