Join Factory as a Software Engineer to build reliable, high-impact products at the frontier of AI and software development.
Posted by employer 7 hours ago
First seen on Joblaze 3 hours ago
Last verified on the company career page 3 hours ago
Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Design, build, and ship core product and platform capabilities
- Own projects across architecture, implementation, testing, deployment, and iteration
- Develop scalable systems, APIs, and user-facing experiences
- Collaborate with product, design, and engineering partners
- Improve the reliability, performance, security, and observability of our systems
Must have
- Experience building and operating production software
- Strong programming fundamentals and system design judgment
- Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages
- Experience working with databases, APIs, cloud infrastructure, and distributed systems
- Ability to take ownership and deliver high-quality work with limited oversight
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
Nice to have
- Interest in AI, developer tools, or the future of software engineering
Practical constraints
- This is an in-office position (5 days/week)
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, seniority, years of experience, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
In this role, the Software Engineer is responsible for designing and developing core product features while managing projects from conception to deployment. Key skills include proficiency in modern programming languages, experience with APIs and cloud infrastructure, and a strong foundation in system design. This position is well-suited for engineers who excel in fast-paced environments and possess a collaborative mindset. Factory's focus on self-improving software development places this role at the intersection of AI and software engineering.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 7, 2026. Last confirmed on Factory's careers page October 7, 2026.
- AI appears in 1.9% of 10860 comparable other roles in United States; Software Development appears in 0.1% of 10860 comparable other roles in United States.
Quick facts
- Is the Software Engineering, University Recruiting role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in San Francisco, CA, United States.
- Where is the role based?
- Factory is hiring for this position in San Francisco, CA, United States.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AI, Software Development.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Software Engineering, University Recruiting role at Factory.
From the original posting
About Factory
About the Role
We are looking for a Software Engineer to build reliable, high-impact products at the frontier of AI and software development. You will own projects from idea to production, collaborate closely with product and design, and help define the technical foundations of Factory’s platform.
This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives in a fast-moving environment, enjoys solving complex technical problems, and wants to shape how the world’s leading engineering organizations build software.
What you will do and achieve
Design, build, and ship core product and platform capabilities.
Own projects across architecture, implementation, testing, deployment, and iteration.
Develop scalable systems, APIs, and user-facing experiences.
Collaborate with product, design, and engineering partners to turn ambiguous problems into effective solutions.
Improve the reliability, performance, security, and observability of our systems.
Raise the engineering bar through thoughtful technical decisions, code reviews, and operational excellence.
Work directly with customers to understand their needs and deliver meaningful outcomes.
Qualifications
Experience building and operating production software.
Strong programming fundamentals and system design judgment.
Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages.
Experience working with databases, APIs, cloud infrastructure, and distributed systems.
Ability to take ownership and deliver high-quality work with limited oversight.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Comfort operating in a fast-paced environment with evolving requirements.
Interest in AI, developer tools, or the future of software engineering.
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