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Senior Software Engineer, Product

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In-Office
San Francisco, CA, USA
180K-230K Annually
Mid level
In-Office
San Francisco, CA, USA
180K-230K Annually
Mid level
As a Product Engineer, you will build and deploy user experiences, manage APIs and databases, and collaborate with teams to launch features.
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fal is the generative media ecosystem powering the next generation of AI products. We build the infrastructure, tools, and model access that teams need to move from idea to production, and do it at scale without compromise. For developers and enterprises, fal is the foundation that makes generative media not just possible, but practical: a unified platform where high-performance inference, orchestration, and observability come together to unlock new categories of AI-native products.

As generative media reshapes industries across a market projected to grow by hundreds of billions over the next decade, fal is becoming the ecosystem that ambitious teams build on.


About this role

You are a versatile engineer who thrives on building and deploying seamless user experiences. You possess a strong understanding of both backend and frontend technologies, enabling you to take ownership of features from concept to launch. You are proficient in crafting robust APIs, managing databases, and developing interactive user interfaces. Your focus is on delivering high-quality, scalable, and maintainable products.

Key Responsibilities:
  • You will have access to our cloud infrastructure for development and deployment. You will make our model playgrounds more interactive and help make them more discoverable.
  • Some core technologies we use include Typescript, Python, Postgres, and Next.js.
  • You'll collaborate with a cross-functional team to rapidly iterate and deploy new features.
Requirements:
  • 5+ years of full-stack engineering experience delivering reliable, scalable products in production
  • Extensive experience writing maintainable, production-quality code in TypeScript, Python, and JavaScript
  • Deep understanding of relational databases, including PostgreSQL, schema design, and performance optimization
  • Skilled in owning feature development from concept to launch, with an emphasis on reusable design systems and UI components 
What we offer at fal:
  • Interesting and challenging work
  • Competitive salary and equity
  • A lot of learning and growth opportunities
  • We offer relocation assistance to San Francisco.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance (US)
  • Regular team events and offsite
Compensation:
  • $180,000 - $230,000 + equity + comprehensive benefits package

Location:
  • We are currently hiring in downtown San Francisco.

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