Job Title:
Senior Software Engineer
Company: HireQ Talent
Location: Sonoma, CA
Created: 2026-05-10
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
??? Senior Software EngineerRedefining PropTech Through Data & Decision Intelligence?? San Francisco (Hybrid)?? $225K-$300K + meaningful equity?? Full-time?? About the CompanyThis YC-backed, Series A start-up is on a mission to redefine proptech building a platform that sits at the intersection of real estate, data, automation, and high-stakes decision-makingTheir product is already live, revenue-generating, and rapidly scaling, helping users make smarter, faster, and more reliable decisions in complex environments. Now, the focus is on deepening the platform, strengthening systems, and scaling with precision?? The Role: Build What MattersThis isn't a feature-factory role.As a Senior Engineer, you'll work close to the core of the platform, helping design and evolve systems where:Accuracy mattersTrade-offs are realEdge cases aren't optionalYou'll take ideas from concept ? architecture ? production, with real ownership over systems that directly impact users and outcomes.?? What You'll Be Working OnCore platform and application architectureBackend-heavy, data-intensive systemsDecisioning logic powering real-world use casesScalable services in sensitive / high-reliability environmentsCross-stack challenges (with a strong backend bias)This is engineering for people who enjoy solving hard, meaningful problems "” not just shipping features quickly. ? What They're Looking For?? Core Experience8+ years in full-stack engineering (backend-leaning preferred)Strong hands-on experience with TypeScript, Node.js, React, PythonProven track record of building and owning production-grade systemsExperience working on complex backend or infrastructure-level problemsComfortable making architectural decisions with incomplete data?? Background That Stands OutExperience in start-ups and/or big tech environmentsExposure to FinTech or PropTech (highly valuable given the domain)Experience with data-heavy or intelligent systems (AI/ML is a bonus)?? Mindset & ApproachYou value durability over quick hacksYou're pragmatic, self-directed, and communicativeYou understand how to build systems that scale and lastYou're comfortable operating in fast-moving, ambiguous environments?? Why This Role is Worth Your TimeReal Ownership: You'll shape meaningful parts of the system, end-to-endLean, Senior Team: High-trust, low-ego environmentVisible Impact: Your work directly influences real-world decisionsStrong Compensation: Top-of-market salary + meaningful equityNo LeetCode Theatre: Interviews focus on real-world engineering problems?? The Setup~30 person company, tightly-knit engineering teamWell-funded and already generating revenueMultiple strategic hires plannedIn-person collaboration in San Francisco?? The Bottom LineThis role is built for engineers who want to:Own systems that actually matterWork on complex, high-impact problemsContribute at a senior level with real influenceHelp shape a company redefining proptech through technology?? Important???? US Citizens only ? No visa sponsorship available?? Interested?If you've built production systems at scale, thrived in start-up or big tech environments, and want to apply your skills in proptech / fintech-adjacent challenges "” this is one to explore.Apply now.