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companyNetic logo
Full-time|On-site|San Francisco

Netic is revolutionizing the essential services sector by functioning as the AI revenue engine that underpins the American economy.Backed by $43 million in funding from esteemed investors such as Founders Fund, Greylock, Hanabi, and Dylan Field, who spearheaded our Series B, we've empowered our clients to secure hundreds of thousands of jobs across various service industries in North America. Today, numerous companies operate entirely on an AI-first model using Netic.Join our dynamic team of relentless innovators hailing from Scale, Databricks, HRT, Meta, MIT, Stanford, and Harvard, as we bring cutting-edge AI solutions to the physical economy, tackling intricate challenges with complex data, and delivering immediate, tangible impacts.As a UI/UX Engineer, you will design user interfaces that make advanced AI technologies feel intuitive and accessible. This pivotal role ensures that our sophisticated automation capabilities are user-friendly for non-technical experts, effectively bridging the gap between advanced technology and everyday business operations.

May 30, 2025
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companySesame logo
Full-time|On-site|San Francisco

Are you passionate about creating engaging user interfaces and enhancing user experiences? Join our innovative team at Sesame as a Web UI/UX Engineer. In this dynamic role, you will collaborate with designers and developers to build intuitive web applications that delight our users. Your expertise in user-centered design principles and your ability to translate concepts into wireframes and prototypes will be key to your success.

Mar 28, 2026
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companyFormal logo
Full-time|On-site|San Francisco

Join Formal as a Founding Designer, where you will be pivotal in crafting and narrating our brand's journey through exceptional UI/UX, visuals, branding, and video production. You will take charge of our design strategy, collaborating with our CEO and engineering team to ensure a seamless user experience and a compelling brand presence.

May 3, 2025
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companyDelve logo
Full-time|$50K/yr - $70K/yr|On-site|San Francisco

Founding Product DesignerAbout DelveDelve is revolutionizing compliance with an AI-native platform that transforms cumbersome manual tasks into seamless automated workflows. We are the leading compliance company in the industry, empowering numerous organizations such as Lovable, 11x, and WisprFlow to reclaim valuable hours by minimizing busywork and enabling teams to focus on secure development.Supported by prestigious investors like Insight Partners, General Catalyst, and Y Combinator, we have successfully raised $32M in Series A funding and are on an aggressive growth trajectory.Our diverse team comprises former founders, Olympiad medalists, and renowned researchers, all united in our mission to eradicate busywork for humanity, beginning with the compliance sector.About the RoleWe are seeking a Founding Product Designer with extensive experience in information architecture and the design of complex, multi-step workflows. In this role, you will architect, design, and refine the essential user flows that underpin Delve’s AI-driven compliance platform, which consists of numerous interconnected modules and intricate workflows essential for high-stakes decision-making.You will collaborate closely with the founders, engineering, and product teams to transform ambiguous challenges into clear, intuitive, and scalable systems. This position is ideal for someone who excels at managing complexity, possesses a keen instinct for simplification (without oversimplifying), and thrives in environments where design decisions have immediate real-world consequences.You will have full ownership of the design process at Delve, influencing the navigation, hierarchy, and coherence across workflows within the entire product.Your ResponsibilitiesLead the end-to-end information architecture for a platform featuring 10+ modules and deeply interconnected workflows.Design systems to facilitate workflow resumption, progress tracking, and extensive user journeys extending over weeks or months.Create navigational structures that accommodate both task completion and exploratory workflows.Develop multi-step, procedural workflows in critical domains such as compliance, security, audits, and policy reviews.Identify and clarify cross-workflow dependencies, ensuring users always understand their next steps.Partner with engineering to ensure designs accommodate the scaling needs from early-stage customers to mid-market teams with complex requirements.Establish foundational information architecture that renders Delve accessible, predictable, and enjoyable to use.

Dec 9, 2025
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companyHive logo
Full-time|On-site|San Francisco

Join Hive as a UI/UX Designer, where you will take full ownership of product design, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to create innovative solutions. You will conceptualize and implement design strategies that elevate our products, ensuring a seamless user experience. This is a unique opportunity to lead design initiatives without the entrepreneurial risks, allowing you to focus on your creative vision and execution. If you're a passionate designer who thrives in a dynamic environment and relishes the satisfaction of seeing your designs come to life, we want to hear from you!

Nov 13, 2017
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companyAnything logo
Full-time|On-site|San Francisco

About AnythingAnything is at the forefront of innovation, serving as the AI product engineer for the next generation of entrepreneurs. Our groundbreaking AI agent seamlessly transforms English into fully functional applications. We provide all the tools necessary to monetize your online presence, including mobile, web, design, AI, backend solutions, infrastructure, and payment systems. Launched on August 7th, we have quickly gained traction, achieving $5 million in revenue and continue to grow at a remarkable pace. Discover more at anything.com.Role OverviewWe are seeking an innovative UX/UI Designer who is eager to influence product design from its inception and accelerate personal growth in both skill and impact. In this role, you will curate the product's aesthetic and user experience, crafting interaction patterns that empower users to swiftly transition from concept to execution. Collaborating closely with our engineering team, you will ensure that your designs are implemented efficiently and uphold the premium quality that reflects our brand's aspirations. You will be expected to work independently, think critically, and solve problems effectively.Operational ResponsibilitiesConvert ambiguous product objectives into coherent user flows.Rapidly progress from conceptual exploration to refined design.Create designs with engineering feasibility in mind, ensuring systems are straightforward to understand, build, and maintain.Engage with users and conduct design tests to gather insights and enhance solutions.Develop component libraries and design systems that facilitate collaboration across the team.Advocate for clarity, simplicity, and delight in every user interaction.Work autonomously, effectively communicate decisions, and take responsibility for results.Maintain and evolve a sophisticated visual identity that embodies the brand’s vision.Key Performance IndicatorsYour success will be assessed based on:1. High-Quality Design DeliverablesDesign work that consistently supports engineering without delays, while ensuring the product exudes a premium, user-friendly experience.2. Scalable Design SystemsA well-structured component library and interaction patterns that enhance team efficiency and enable ongoing contributions to design.3. User-Centric Design SolutionsDecisions informed by thorough research and user testing, culminating in intuitive experiences.

Dec 15, 2025
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Full-time|On-site|San Francisco Bay Area

Join OpenArt as a Product UI/UX Designer and take charge of the design for our innovative platform.About OpenArtOpenArt is a cutting-edge AI-driven visual storytelling platform that empowers millions of creators globally. Our mission is to develop production-grade tools for AI image and video generation, prioritizing user-friendly and expressive experiences.We are at the forefront of creativity, storytelling, and applied AI, and we are committed to creating products that are both clear and intuitive, transforming complex technology into accessible user experiences.The RoleWe seek a talented Product UI/UX Designer to oversee the complete design process for key OpenArt workflows. This multifaceted role encompasses user research, UX architecture, interaction design, and the execution of high-quality UI.In collaboration with product, engineering, and research teams, you will define product vision, craft user journeys, and convert abstract concepts into practical, user-friendly systems. This role is ideal for designers who think in terms of flows and systems rather than just individual screens.ResponsibilitiesDesign comprehensive user experiences, from user journeys and interaction flows to detailed UI execution.Interpret user needs, research insights, and product requirements into clear, intuitive designs.Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, and Research teams to shape product direction and prioritize impactful features.Anticipate edge cases and secondary use cases to ensure clarity and robustness across workflows.Provide structure to ambiguous problem spaces by posing insightful questions and synthesizing feedback.Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs that blend usability, creativity, and storytelling.Contribute to a cohesive design language that promotes scalable product development.Advocate for human-centered design principles in AI-driven products.What We’re Looking ForCore SkillsSolid background in UX design complemented by strong product thinking.Experience designing systems, flows, and comprehensive user journeys.Ability to convert user research and feedback into actionable design strategies.Proficiency in design and prototyping tools, particularly Figma.Strong UI fundamentals, emphasizing clarity and usability over ornamental design.Adeptness in navigating ambiguous, fast-paced product environments.

Feb 10, 2026
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companyBobyard logo
Full-time|$100K/yr - $140K/yr|On-site|San Francisco

Company OverviewIn the vast landscape of global industries, construction stands as one of the largest yet least technologically advanced sectors. A significant challenge within this domain is the cumbersome process of conducting rapid and precise cost estimates, particularly due to the laborious nature of material takeoffs required from construction drawings. Bobyard revolutionizes this process by leveraging computer vision and natural language processing models to streamline takeoffs, achieving cost estimates that are ten times faster while minimizing errors.Backed by renowned venture capitalists such as Primary and Pear, we are a lean startup with an ambitious roadmap ahead. Our goal is to develop next-generation software that transforms the built environment!Position OverviewAt Bobyard, user interface is paramount. We are creating the most sophisticated tool our customers will ever utilize, which necessitates intuitive platform and AI model design.Gain deep insights into customer workflows to inform design decisions.Collaborate with the CEO to define and refine the product vision.Design, iterate, and validate innovative product concepts.Partner with engineering teams to bring designs to fruition.Work closely with marketing and sales teams to effectively communicate the product vision.Enhance and modernize the existing platform.Desired AttributesSelf-motivated with a readiness to take initiative.A strong sense of aesthetics and a proven portfolio showcasing user research expertise.Quick learner with resourcefulness in problem-solving.Passionate and industrious; understand that startup environments demand hard work and resilience.Highly organized to manage diverse inputs from numerous clients.Proficient in Figma with foundational knowledge of front-end development (HTML, CSS).BenefitsAttractive salary with equity options, targeting between $100,000 and $140,000.Opportunity to collaborate with a passionate and driven team.Play a crucial role in building a significant company.This is a full-time, in-person position based in San Francisco. If you are confident in your ability to design intuitive and seamless interfaces for AI models, we would be thrilled to hear from you.

Mar 14, 2026
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companyMindlance logo
Full-time|On-site|San Francisco

Join our innovative team at Mindlance as a UX/UI Designer, where your creativity and design skills will help shape user experiences that resonate with our clients. You will be responsible for designing intuitive and visually appealing interfaces, conducting user research, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional digital products.

Mar 15, 2017
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companyDrivetrain logo
Full-time|Remote|India

Join Drivetrain, a trailblazer in empowering businesses to make informed decisions with our innovative financial planning and decision-making platform. We are dedicated to helping companies scale efficiently and achieve their goals with precision.As a remote-first organization based in the vibrant San Francisco Bay Area, Drivetrain was established in 2021 by former Googlers. With the support of top-tier venture capital firms, we are on a rapid growth path and poised for success. Embrace a Remote-Friendly Culture: At Drivetrain, we gather top talents from around the globe, providing them with the freedom and trust to excel in their roles. Transparency is Key: We believe that access to information fosters the best work, and we ensure our team is well-informed. Fueling Innovation: Our environment encourages experimentation and learning. Anyone can propose ideas that lead to positive change, and we champion the strongest concepts. Customer-Centric Approach: Adopting a product-led growth model, we consistently learn from our users to enhance the exceptional software that is Drivetrain.Drivetrain.ai is looking for a talented UI/UX Designer to refine our website and digital products. Your mission will be to craft intuitive, user-friendly interfaces that enhance user experiences and boost customer satisfaction. This position involves collaboration with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to align design strategies with business objectives.

Sep 29, 2025
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companyAirbyte logo
Full-time|On-site|San Francisco

At Airbyte, we are setting the open-source standard for data movement, empowering teams to seamlessly transfer data from various sources like applications, APIs, unstructured formats, and databases to data warehouses, lakes, and AI applications. With a robust ecosystem of tens of thousands of connectors and the trust of hundreds of thousands of companies, we demonstrate the economic viability of large-scale data integration. Our ambition is to create a pioneering agentic data infrastructure designed specifically for AI agents, ensuring they have swift and accurate access to data across diverse sources. Our mission is to make data universally accessible and actionable.Having raised $181 million from leading investors such as Benchmark, Accel, Altimeter, Coatue, and Y Combinator, we are committed to a product-led growth strategy, focusing on building exceptional solutions that resonate with our users. While we possess significant resources to innovate boldly, we uphold a culture of agility, scrappiness, and continuous experimentation to navigate the evolving AI landscape.The Role:As Airbyte solidifies its position as the go-to solution for agentic data infrastructure, we are on the lookout for a Senior Product Manager to spearhead our activation initiatives. This role is pivotal in transforming product usage into tangible momentum. You will oversee key milestones in the user journey, including:First visitFirst workspaceFirst connectorFirst AgentAha momentAnd expansion beyond thatYour mission: Enhance activation rates, minimize friction, and drive compounding product-led growth.What You’ll Own:Activation & First ValueEstablish and monitor activation metricsOptimize time-to-first-syncEnhance time-to-first-valueMinimize drop-off rates throughout the onboarding processCreate in-product educational experiences that inspire user behaviorDefine the “aha” moment tailored for different user personasApproach activation as a holistic system rather than a mere checklistUI/UX Quality Standards

Feb 27, 2026
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companyplaud logo
Full-time|On-site|San Francisco, CA

Join plaud as a talented Web UI/UX Designer in San Francisco, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the user experience across our digital products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to create intuitive and engaging interfaces that enhance user satisfaction and drive business success.

Mar 2, 2026
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companyUplane logo
Full-time|On-site|San Francisco

About Uplane (YC F25)At Uplane, we are revolutionizing the advertising industry. Companies are losing billions due to ineffective ads, misaligned landing pages, and suboptimal budget distribution. Uplane addresses these challenges by integrating various agencies, spreadsheets, and isolated tools into a cohesive, self-optimizing AI platform. Our system not only generates advertisements but also crafts corresponding landing pages, optimizes budget allocation across diverse channels, and more. Join us in constructing the AI engine that will redefine how marketing budgets are managed and spent worldwide.About The RoleWe are on the lookout for an innovative and self-motivated AI Software Engineer to become a crucial part of our team in San Francisco. This full-time, on-site position presents an exceptional opportunity to take full ownership of product features from ideation to deployment in a dynamic startup environment.Why Join Us?Be among the pioneering employees of a well-funded startup.Tackle significant challenges in a vast market.Take charge of projects and experience rapid professional growth.Enjoy a culture that is fast-paced, ambitious, enjoyable, and humble.Key ResponsibilitiesCreate AI Systems: Design, develop, and maintain scalable AI solutions with LangGraph and TypeScript for automated marketing campaigns.Data Infrastructure Design: Build the data analytics framework that enables AI agents to enhance their intelligence over time.Architect Robust Systems: Construct and manage efficient database architectures using PostgreSQL and Supabase to ensure data integrity and performance.End-to-End Project Management: Lead projects through all phases, from concept to implementation, deployment, and ongoing support.User-Centric Feature Development: Utilize your product and design insight to create features focused on user needs and market trends.Collaborative Engagement: Work closely with the operations team and clients via Slack and Notion to align technical solutions with user expectations.QualificationsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related engineering field, or equivalent practical experience.Proficiency in programming languages such as TypeScript and experience with AI systems is preferred.Strong understanding of database management, particularly with PostgreSQL and Supabase.Ability to collaborate effectively within a team and communicate technical concepts clearly.

Feb 9, 2026
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companyAndo logo
Full-time|On-site|San Francisco

Join Ando as a founding Product Designer, where we prioritize exceptional user experience (UX) and meticulous attention to detail.About AndoAt Ando, we are pioneering a new approach to communication, redefining how teams collaborate with AI agents across various platforms like Slack and email. Our vision is to create a seamless environment for human-AI interaction.Our Brand & Visual IdentityInspiration from architecture guides our design ethos. Just as Tadao Ando's work harmonizes light and space, we aim to create a digital platform where users feel comfortable and engaged throughout their day.Our aesthetic is minimalistic and unobtrusive, allowing users to focus on the nuances of communication, rhythm, and interaction without distractions.Your Role:You will conduct extensive reference-gathering, contribute significantly to the development of our core UI/UX, enhance our design system, and actively engage with our product on a daily basis.Analyze user behavior through analytics to understand their needs and preferences, iterating quickly to enhance designs.Continuously elevate our design quality, ensuring Ando becomes a product that users truly love.Qualifications:Demonstrated strong portfolio showcasing experience with LLM functionality and design nuances.Recent hands-on experience with coding and AI agent integration.A passion for prompt engineering is a plus!

Mar 9, 2026
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companyNetic logo
Full-time|On-site|San Francisco

At Netic, we are revolutionizing the AI landscape for essential services that underpin the American economy.With $43 million in funding from notable investors such as Founders Fund, Greylock, Hanabi, and Dylan Field who spearheaded our Series B, we have empowered our clients to secure hundreds of thousands of jobs across various service sectors in North America. Our platform is now being utilized by companies that operate entirely on an AI-first model.Join a team of passionate innovators from leading organizations like Scale, Databricks, HRT, Meta, as well as distinguished institutions like MIT, Stanford, and Harvard, as we strive to integrate cutting-edge AI into the physical economy, tackling challenging problems with complex data and delivering immediate, impactful results.As a Founding Platform Engineer, you will take ownership of the semantic layer that powers our record-keeping system and facilitates the development of compounding products across the organization. This role is uniquely positioned within Netic due to the extensive scope and design of our platform. From day one, our system must operate seamlessly across various industries, geographic regions, and regulatory frameworks, necessitating a highly customizable platform that supports distinct workflows and business rules while remaining comprehensible and manageable for engineers in production.Your work will directly influence how dynamic workflows are constructed, packaged, and delivered to our customers. The abstractions you create will play a crucial role in the speed at which we can launch new products, enter new verticals, and address real-world edge cases without compromising reliability. If you are enthusiastic about crafting foundational systems where flexibility, accuracy, and developer experience are paramount, this is an exciting opportunity to build a resilient platform that will define our company.

Jan 24, 2026
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Full-time|$150K/yr - $250K/yr|On-site|San Francisco, California, United States

Join a transformative healthcare technology company that is revolutionizing care delivery across America. Our client focuses on addressing one of the most significant coordination challenges in healthcare by developing an AI-driven platform designed to enhance caregiving workflows, boost patient outcomes, and alleviate administrative burdens for both providers and payers. Their groundbreaking solutions span across home care, senior living, hospice, and disability services, crafting a seamlessly connected and efficient distributed healthcare system.In an industry where caregiving represents the largest job market in the U.S., the current system still relies on outdated methods like sticky notes and spreadsheets, leading to delays and inefficiencies. Families often wait weeks for assistance, patients miss essential visits, and caregiver turnover is alarmingly high at 65% annually.They are constructing the AI coordination layer for care—developing intelligent agents that navigate complexities, support caregivers, and transform disjointed workflows into dependable systems. Their initial focus on home care is set to expand into senior living, hospice, disability, and more, ultimately serving as the connective framework for a decentralized healthcare network.This platform offers payers real-time visibility across fragmented provider networks, ensuring members receive timely and appropriate care while minimizing costs and administrative strain.This isn’t merely about creating better software; it’s about building a new infrastructure that has never been possible until now. They are searching for passionate builders dedicated to tackling one of the world's most complex and impactful coordination challenges.As a Full-Stack Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare technology. You will be at the forefront of ambitious product initiatives, taking ownership of the development of essential features such as EHR integrations, intelligent workflows, and advanced voice AI infrastructure. Your contributions will directly drive revenue growth by facilitating customer onboarding and expanding contract opportunities with innovative use cases.We seek a proactive, high-ownership individual who is adept at building exceptional products, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is eager to engage at the intersection of healthcare and AI.

Dec 4, 2025
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companySphere logo
Full-time|On-site|San Francisco HQ

ABOUT SPHEREAt Sphere, we believe that transformative advancements in trade infrastructure drive market expansion and reduced transaction costs. Just as containerization revolutionized goods transport and SWIFT transformed money transfers, we are tackling one of the last frontiers: compliance. With over 190 sovereign jurisdictions constantly evolving and interacting, navigating trade rules is a complex challenge.Our cutting-edge AI system, TRAM, intelligently processes global trade law, expertly resolves jurisdictional conflicts, and delivers compliance determinations that outperform human experts. We manage the entire compliance lifecycle—calculation, registration, filing, and remittance—with unmatched speed and reliability.Backed by a16z and Y Combinator. With a $21M Series A funding round and over 30% month-over-month growth, our esteemed clientele includes ElevenLabs, Replit, Deel, Runway, and Lovable.A small, agile team with a global impact. Each team member possesses ownership over a domain that would represent an entire team at a larger company. We operate out of our San Francisco HQ, requiring in-office presence five days a week.The challenge is continuously evolving. As we expand into areas such as input tax, withholding, e-invoicing, and tariffs, the complexity multiplies. Today, we handle tens of millions of transactions, with billions on the horizon.THE ROLECustomer experience (CX) is pivotal at Sphere. Trust is paramount when it comes to managing payments and tax obligations for our clients. Every aspect of the user experience—from modals and buttons to exports—must be executed flawlessly. Would you trust a payment platform filled with bugs and inconsistencies?We are seeking a passionate founding product engineer to enhance our CX, elevate it to new heights, and contribute to the development of innovative features and products aligned with our roadmap.In this role, you will work closely with customers, collaborate with our design and engineering teams, and engage directly with our CEO and Founder to actualize Sphere’s vision of creating a unified global market.WHAT YOU'LL DOWithin your first few weeks:Engage with numerous customers to identify their core pain points and prioritize features that address their needs.Collaborate intensively with design teams to bring those features to fruition.Consistently execute and launch features from start to finish on a daily basis.Participate in customer support as needed to deepen your understanding of our users and their challenges.

Sep 15, 2025
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Founding Abuse Engineer

Arena Intelligence

Full-time|On-site|Bay Area

Location: Bay AreaRole: Founding Abuse Engineer Arena Intelligence provides transparent, real-world evaluations of AI models. Founded by researchers from UC Berkeley’s SkyLab, the company supports organizations worldwide with trusted benchmarks and monthly leaderboards used by millions. Arena’s team draws on experience from UC Berkeley, Google, Stanford, DeepMind, and Discord, and values truth, speed, and quality. The company encourages curiosity and welcomes people who want to make a difference in practical AI assessment. Role overview The Founding Abuse Engineer shapes the strategy and systems that keep Arena’s platform safe from misuse. This position covers everything from designing detection and enforcement tools to investigating threats and defending the integrity of Arena’s leaderboards. The work is both foundational and highly visible, setting standards for future trust and safety efforts as threats evolve. What you will do Design and implement systems to detect and prevent automated abuse and other misuse across Arena’s products Investigate threats and respond to new abuse tactics targeting AI model evaluations Collaborate with product, infrastructure, model collaborators, policy, and leadership teams to maintain secure and reliable leaderboards Define technical strategy for platform integrity and trust Establish the foundation for future trust & safety and abuse engineering work Collaboration This role works closely with teams across Arena, including product, infrastructure, policy, and leadership. The impact is direct: keeping leaderboards secure, intercepting harmful behavior, and ensuring Arena’s services can be safely deployed.

Apr 22, 2026
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Full-time|On-site|San Francisco

Join Momentic and Shape the Future of Quality.At Momentic, we are at the forefront of innovation with our comprehensive quality platform, leveraging cutting-edge AI agents to empower our clients in maintaining quality throughout every phase of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).Leading engineering teams at renowned companies such as Notion, Bilt, Quora, and Xero rely on Momentic to deliver exceptional products. Our platform executes millions of tests daily, ensuring the highest standards of quality.With a vast problem space to explore, we are eager to bring on board several talented software engineers across various tech stacks. Your expertise will help us build and own significant components of our solution.About Our ProductWe are developing an AI-native automated testing platform.Our product is highly integrated into our clients' workflows, serving as a quality gate for every pull request and deployment.We stand out in the market, far surpassing traditional tools like Selenium, Cypress, and Playwright.Experience our platform in action by watching the demo video on our website.About UsWe are a dynamic team of 12 professionals with backgrounds from companies like Robinhood, Retool, WeWork, Qualtrics, and Assembled.Located in San Francisco, we work in a collaborative office environment.Recently, we secured a Series A funding round, raising $15M led by Standard Capital, with participation from our esteemed investors, including Y Combinator, FCVC, and Transpose Platform.Ideal Candidate ProfileYou thrive on tackling complex challenges that involve both product development and technical uncertainties.You possess robust engineering fundamentals, write efficient code, and are aware of your strengths and areas for growth.You prefer hands-on work over meetings and are focused on productivity and delivering results.You excel in environments that grant you autonomy and allow you to manage your own projects.You are located in San Francisco or are willing to relocate, and you value in-person collaboration as part of our company culture.

Jun 23, 2025
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companydatacurve logo
Full-time|On-site|San Francisco

At datacurve, we are revolutionizing data collection through our innovative platform, Shipd. This engaging application turns tedious annotation tasks into an exciting, competitive adventure filled with quests, bounties, and leaderboards. As we continue to evolve, we are seeking a Founding Design Engineer to refine our existing platform into a sophisticated, scalable solution that meets the needs of our contributors and clients alike.Your RoleDesign Robust Systems: Develop custom design systems and reusable UI components that effectively accommodate diverse data formats and workflows.Lead Quest Builder Development: Create efficient multi-step agent workflows and UI structures to ensure rapid, consistent, and scalable setups.Address Complex UX Challenges: Design for extended coding sessions, foster a competitive programming culture, and integrate real-time telemetry.Implement Gamification Features: Develop leaderboards, streaks, bounties, and community engagement mechanics that enhance user interaction.Enhance Developer Tooling Interfaces: Improve VS Code forks, browser extensions, and trace viewers by creating a high-performance, developer-friendly UI/UX.Streamline the Shipping Process: Integrate design and engineering to accelerate development, enabling swift iterations and refinements.Success FactorsDemonstrated experience in building 0→1 products and establishing design systems from the ground up.Experience in developer tools, gamification platforms, or intricate marketplaces.A dual mindset: capable of thinking like both a designer and an engineer, balancing visual appeal, user interaction, and system performance.A founding mentality: resourceful, motivated by equity, and eager to invest effort into building a sustainable legacy.Desired CharacteristicsA hybrid thinker: part game designer, part engineer.A strong focus on functional complexity, beyond just aesthetic UI.Interest in developer psychology and scalable motivational strategies.Ability to thrive in uncertainty; capable of delivering results quickly without waiting for established processes.Preferred QualificationsFamiliarity with VS Code extensions, IDE plugins, or browser extensions.Understanding of marketplace and community dynamics.Experience in gamification design or engagement psychology is a plus.

Oct 9, 2025

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