Join Factory as a Software Engineer to enhance our platform services and developer experience in a collaborative environment.
Posted by employer 1 year ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 week ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
AI in the day-to-day
Work closely with our AI researchers and engineers to ensure seamless integration between AI-driven components and foundational systems.
Requirements
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
In this role, the software engineer focuses on enhancing Factory's core platform by designing and optimizing key services, including search systems and internal tools aimed at improving developer experience. The position requires a strong technical background with proficiency in languages like Python or Java, alongside experience in full stack engineering and systems programming. Ideal candidates will have at least three years of relevant experience and a solid understanding of large codebases. Factory emphasizes a culture of technical excellence, working closely with AI teams to integrate advanced components.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 9 days ago on Joblaze — tracked directly from Factory's career page.
- Factory has 55 other open roles including Solutions Engineer, Mid-Market, SF, Solutions Engineer, Field Partner Sales Leader, US - Central/West.
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Quick facts
- Is the Software Engineer, Platform role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in San Francisco, CA.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 3 years of relevant experience for this Software Engineer, Platform role.
- Where is the role based?
- Factory is hiring for this position in San Francisco, CA.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: C++, CI/CD, Git, Java, Python.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Factory targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Software Engineer, Platform role at Factory.
From the original posting
About the Role
Factory is seeking talented platform engineers to help strengthen our core platform, with a focus on platform services and enhancing developer experience.
What you will do and achieve
Play a leading role in the design, development, and optimization of the Factory platform and all of it’s core services and internal systems.
Drive key areas, including search and indexing systems, core infrastructure, integrations, authentication services, billing and organization management, and internal developer experience.
Enhance the developer experience by creating and refining internal tooling to streamline the engineering experience, with emphasis on usability, efficiency, and smooth onboarding.
Work closely with our AI researchers and engineers to ensure seamless integration between AI-driven components and the foundational systems that support them.
Drive the adoption of best practices in code quality, security, and architecture design, contributing to a culture of technical excellence and innovation.
Qualifications
A strong technical background with a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, coupled with 3+ years of experience in full stack engineering roles.
Proven experience as a software engineer, with a demonstrable ability to build complex, high-performance, and reliable systems. Experience in developing tools for software analysis or in domains like compilers, runtime systems, or similar areas is highly valued.
Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C++), and familiarity with software engineering tools and practices (e.g., Git, CI/CD pipelines).
Knowledge of systems programming and an understanding of how to work with large codebases and the challenges involved in manipulating and understanding code at scale.
This is an in-office position (5 days/week) in San Francisco (walking distance to Caltrain)