Software Engineer, Marketplace

True Talent Solutions Partners

San Francisco, California, United StatesFull-time$250,000–$300,000Posted Nov 2, 2026

About the role

About the Role

Build the infrastructure behind an expert marketplace at an applied AI company. You will develop the systems that help teams source, assess, onboard, and match domain experts to projects, with opportunities to grow into recommendation systems that anticipate project staffing needs.

What You'll Do

Build and own marketplace infrastructure for expert outreach, assessments, interviewing, and onboarding.

Develop platform tools to manage experts and match them to projects based on fit and availability.

Create automations and internal tools that streamline manual workflows and improve operational throughput.

Work with growth teammates to identify bottlenecks, measure funnel performance, and deliver improvements.

Develop machine learning-powered recommendations to support expert staffing as the platform evolves.

What We're Looking For

Two to five years of full-stack software engineering experience, with a track record of building and owning systems end to end.

Proficiency in Node.js or Python and experience with Kubernetes.

Experience scaling core infrastructure at a high-growth technology company, or comparable experience in a founding engineering role.

Marketplace or growth infrastructure experience is valuable, particularly in an AI or data-focused environment.

Familiarity with Kafka, Redis, or Elasticsearch is a plus.

A relevant university degree and authorization to work in the United States without relying on student visa status are required.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary is $250,000 to $300,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is available.

Location

On-site in San Francisco, California, with a five-day in-office schedule and flexible working hours.

Responsibilities

  • Build and own infrastructure for expert outreach, assessments, interviewing, and onboarding.
  • Develop tools to manage experts and match them to projects based on fit and availability.
  • Create automations and internal tools to streamline workflows and improve operational throughput.
  • Work with growth teammates to identify bottlenecks, measure funnel performance, and deliver improvements.
  • Develop machine learning-powered recommendations for expert staffing.

Qualifications

  • Two to five years of full-stack software engineering experience building and owning systems end to end.
  • Proficiency in Node.js or Python and experience with Kubernetes.
  • Experience scaling core infrastructure at a high-growth technology company or in a comparable founding engineering role.
  • A relevant university degree.
  • Authorization to work in the United States without relying on student visa status.
  • Marketplace or growth infrastructure experience is valuable, particularly in an AI or data-focused environment.
  • Familiarity with Kafka, Redis, or Elasticsearch is a plus.

Benefits

  • Visa sponsorship is available.
  • Flexible working hours.

Skills mentioned

Node.jsPythonBackend DevelopmentSystem DesignKubernetesAutomationMachine LearningRedisApache KafkaElasticsearch