Join Pallet as a Senior Product Engineer to shape logistics AI solutions in a high-growth startup environment.
Posted by employer 4 days ago
First seen on Joblaze 3 days ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Build and own core product features
- Act as the connective tissue between engineering and customers
- Design and implement data pipelines and backend systems
- Ship end-to-end features in a SaaS environment
- Collaborate with the engineering team on architecture
Must have
- 6+ years with deeper architectural ownership
- Strong backend and systems engineering fundamentals
- Experience owning core product or infrastructure in a SaaS or platform environment
Nice to have
- Node.js
- TypeScript
- GraphQL
Practical constraints
- In-office 5 days a week
Role intensity
70% hands-on coding
AI in the day-to-day
Companies are turning to CoPallet, the first end-to-end service of AI agents and logistics experts, to automate back-office operations.
Requirements
- Experience
- 6+ years
Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In this role, the Senior Member of Technical Staff will focus on developing and refining core product features that enhance the functionality of AI agents in logistics. The position requires strong backend engineering skills, particularly in Node.js and TypeScript, along with experience in SaaS environments. Ideal candidates will have over six years of experience with a focus on system architecture and reliability, making this role suitable for seasoned engineers looking to influence product direction in a high-growth startup. Pallet's team includes leaders from notable tech companies, fostering a collaborative environment aimed at transforming the supply chain industry.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 3 days ago — first seen on Joblaze September 17, 2026. Last confirmed on Pallet's careers page September 19, 2026.
- Salary band is in line with the typical range for Product roles (median ~$185,000).
- Starts above 41% of 235 comparable senior product roles in United States we track (median $180,000 across 82 companies).
- TypeScript appears in 6.7% of 360 comparable senior product roles in United States; PostgreSQL appears in 0.8% of 360 comparable senior product roles in United States.
Quick facts
- Is the Senior Member of Technical Staff, Product Engineering role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in San Francisco or New York.
- What's the salary range?
- Pallet lists $175,000–$265,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 6 years of relevant experience for this Senior Member of Technical Staff, Product Engineering role.
- Where is the role based?
- Pallet is hiring for this position in San Francisco or New York.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Node.js, PostgreSQL, React, TypeScript.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Pallet targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Senior Member of Technical Staff, Product Engineering role at Pallet.
From the original posting
About Pallet
$175,000 - $265,000
Full-time / Onsite (5 days/week)
About The Role
Given recent economic shifts, logistics providers and shippers want to capitalize on generative AI to drive business efficiency. As a result, many of them are turning to CoPallet, the first end-to-end service of AI agents and logistics experts, to automate their back-office operations. If we can capture this momentum effectively, we’re on track to build the next $10 billion tech company in logistics.
We're hiring Product Engineers to bridge the gap between customers and our AI platform, customize solutions for enterprise clients, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to build our AI product from the ground up. They'll work directly with Aren (ex-Google), Nilkanth (ex-founder, ex-DoorDash), and Vidhur (lead engineer on Document AI at Scale) to shape the future of logistics AI — from how it's built to how it's deployed in the real world.
You could be an engineer anywhere, why us?
- Join a well-funded, high-growth startup on the path to IPO ($50M raised, 700% revenue growth in 2 years, targeting a $11T market)
- Work directly with our CTO, ex-YC Founder, Doordash
- Help transform a massive industry and scale us toward a $10 B+ business
Why this role is different
Product Engineer at Pallet means something specific: you're not just shipping features, you're shaping what the product becomes. You'll work closely with customers, understand their real operational pain, and build the solutions that address it. The feedback loop here is tight, and the stakes are real.
- Among the first Product Engineers at Pallet, with genuine influence over product direction
- Full ownership from idea to deployment, building for enterprise logistics clients at scale
- Direct access to founders and cross-functional teams from day one
- Meaningful equity in a company targeting a $10B+ outcome
What You’ll Do
- Build and own core product features that power thousands of AI agents running in parallel to solve real logistics problems
- Act as the connective tissue between engineering and customers, translating real business needs into reliable, scalable software
- Design and implement data pipelines and backend systems built to grow from hundreds to millions of users
- Ship end-to-end features in a SaaS environment where customers see the impact quickly
- Collaborate with the engineering team on architecture, product decisions, and technical direction
- Help define what great product engineering looks like at Pallet as an early team member
Who You Are
- 6+ years with deeper architectural ownership and a focus on system quality and long-term maintainability
- Strong backend and systems engineering fundamentals
- Experience owning core product or infrastructure in a SaaS or platform environment
- Someone who thinks about reliability, performance, and architecture, not just shipping
- Comfortable working in a fast-moving, in-person startup environment
- Excited to be in the office 5 days a week in SF's Financial District or our NYC satellite office
- Bonus: Node.js, TypeScript, GraphQL (our interviews are language-agnostic)
Our tech stack
- Database: PostgreSQL
- Backend: Node.js + TypeScript, Encore for server-side development and managed DevOps, hosted on GCP
- LLMs: OpenAI, Anthropic, Google (foundation models), Playwright (browser automation)
- Frontend: React + TypeScript, hosted on Vercel
Interview Process
We move fast, and we’ll keep you informed at every stage of the process.
- Intro Chat with Head of Talent (30 mins)
- Technical Screen + Meet and Greet with an Engineer (60 mins)
- Executive Chat - Nilkanth (Neel) Patel, CTO (30-45 mins)
- Final Interview, visit our office, and deep dive into technical and behavioral interviews (~3.5-4 hours)
Compensation
The estimated salary range for this role is $175,000 – $265,000, depending on experience and skill set. In addition to base salary, we offer competitive equity, benefits, and growth opportunities. Final compensation will be determined based on a combination of factors, including experience, qualifications, and location.
Our Benefits
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