Joblaze summary

In the role of Sr Software Engineer, Product at Salient, the individual will focus on developing and enhancing an AI platform that automates various aspects of loan servicing, including payment processing and fraud prevention. Proficiency in Python and experience with full-stack development are essential, as the position requires shipping user-centric products while balancing technical and business needs. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in software engineering, particularly in regulated industries, who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Joblaze insights

Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on Salient's careers page October 27, 2026.
Python appears in 49.8% of 225 comparable senior fullstack roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the Sr Software Engineer, Product role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in SF Headquarters.
How much experience is required?: At least 4 years of relevant experience for this Sr Software Engineer, Product role.
Where is the role based?: Salient is hiring for this position in SF Headquarters.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Python.
What seniority level is this role?: Salient targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Sr Software Engineer, Product role at Salient.

From the original posting

We are:

Backed by a16z and Y Combinator, with $75M raised in Series A funding
Actively expanding into new financial services segments
Building together in person in San Francisco

About the Role

We're seeking a Sr Software Engineer, Product to help us reshape how millions of loans are serviced through artificial intelligence. As a Product Engineer at Salient, you'll build and enhance our AI platform that automates and improves every aspect of loan servicing - from payment processing to fraud prevention to customer support. You will be responsible for both the 0→1 MVP development and the 1→10 growth and scaling of a product. You'll work directly on features that help lenders better serve their customers while improving compliance and reducing risk.

Responsibilities

Develop complete features across both frontend and backend layers of our application
Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code with appropriate test coverage
Troubleshoot and debug complex issues across the technology stack
Optimize application performance and scalability
Own both product manager and software engineer responsibilities
Balance technical considerations with user needs and business goals
Incorporate customer feedback into product and features

Requirements

4+ years of software engineering experience
Strong Python proficiency
Proven track record of shipping user-focused products
Excellence in cross-functional collaboration and communication
Deep empathy for user needs and passion for user experience
Enjoy being hacky - getting something out to the customer as soon as possible
Experience building scalable systems
We’re hiring for full stack and backend roles
Ability to work 4 days a week from our San Francisco office (open to candidates willing to relocate)

Nice to Have

Experience in highly regulated industry
Combination of both big tech and start-up experience
Knowledge of auto loan servicing

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Sr Software Engineer, Product

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