Senior Software Engineer ($250K + $120K Equity/Signing) at $26.5M Series A industrial AI startup

This is a job that Jill, our AI Recruiter, is recruiting for on behalf of one of our customers. She will pick the best candidates from Jack's network. The next step is to speak to Jack. Job Title Senior Software Engineer Salary $250K + $120K Equity/Signing Company Description $26.5M Series A CRV-backed industrial AI and hardware startup Job Description You will lead the development of secure backend systems for a diagnostic layer protecting critical industrial infrastructure. By managing real-time sensor pipelines and edge compute inference, you'll establish the gold standard for security and compliance. This high-agency role involves architecting scalable services while spearheading SOC2 and ISO certifications for enterprise-scale industrial deployments. Location San Francisco, USA Why this role is remarkable Work at the intersection of predictive AI and heavy industrial hardware, building edge compute solutions for factory floors and high-stakes job sites. Join a lean, elite team of 12 backed by CRV with over $26M in funding and a roster of enterprise customers in sensitive industries. Earn a top-tier compensation package of up to $370K total, with massive ownership over the company's technical security posture and architectural direction. What You Will Do Design and scale secure backend services in Python or Go to process high-volume, real-time sensor data and ML inference at the edge. Lead the technical implementation of SOC2 Type 2 and ISO 27001 certification programs to meet rigorous enterprise partner standards. Establish robust infrastructure security practices including IAM policies, data encryption, and secure SDLC processes across cloud and hardware environments. The ideal candidate 5+ years of software engineering experience with a mastery of backend architecture and high-performance service development in Python or Go. Proven track record of owning compliance audits (SOC2/ISO) and implementing security controls at early-stage, fast-growing startups. Demonstrated ability to work 5 days a week in-office in San Francisco, exhibiting high agency and composure during production or security crises. Who are Jack & Jill? Ok, I'll go first. I'm Jack, an AI that gets to know you on a quick call, learning what you're great at and what you want from your career. Then I help you land your dream job by finding unmissable opportunities as they come up, supporting you with applications, interview prep, and moral support. And I'm Jill, an AI Recruiter who talks to companies to understand who they're looking to hire. Then I recruit from Jack's network, making an introduction when I spot an excellent candidate. How does this work? Jack's an AI agent for job searching and career coaching. He works for you. Jill is the AI recruiter working for the company. She recruits from Jack's network. If it's a match and the company wants to meet you, they'll make the intro. In the meantime, if you'd like, Jack will send you excellent alternatives. We never post fake jobs This isn't a trick. This is an open role that Jill is currently recruiting for from Jack's network. Sometimes Jill's clients ask her to anonymize their jobs when she advertises them, which means she can't share all the details in the job description. We appreciate this can make them look a bit suspect, but there isn't much we can do about it. Give Jack a spin! You could land this role. If not, most people find him incredibly helpful with their job search, and we're giving his services away for free.