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Entry Level Early Stage Startup Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Senior Software Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$250K - $300K/yr

... startup is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to join its early engineering team and help build the next generation of AI-powered products. Backed by early-stage funding and experiencing strong ...

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About the Role We are seeking an experienced fullstack product engineer to join our small, senior team at an early-stage fintech startup. You'll work in a fast-paced environment where you can ...

We are an early stage startup with modest funding, and very eager customers. We need your help to take Factor.io into General Availability.

About the Role We are seeking an experienced fullstack product engineer to join our small, senior team at an early-stage fintech startup. You'll work in a fast-paced environment where you can ...

We are an early stage startup with modest funding, and very eager customers. We need your help to take Factor.io into General Availability.

Senior Engineer

New York, NY · On-site +1

$114K - $157K/yr

Early stage startup experience and proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, continuously evolving environment * You are unfazed by ambiguous, open-ended problems * An uncanny ability to unblock ...

About the Role A well-funded, early-stage fintech startup is looking for a Founding Product Engineer to join a small, senior team building a new kind of collaborative financial product. You'll have ...

About the Role A well-funded, early-stage fintech startup is looking for a Founding Product Engineer to join a small, senior team building a new kind of collaborative financial product. You'll have ...

Special Ops Associate

Needham, MA · On-site

$17.25 - $23/hr

Early Stage: Play a pivotal role in shaping a rapidly growing, early stage startup where your contributions directly influence the culture, processes and long-term success. What You'll Do As a ...

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How much do entry level early stage startup jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level early stage startup in the United States is $49,574.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,000.00 and $54,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Early Stage Startup vs Entry Level Small Business?

AspectEntry Level Early Stage StartupEntry Level Small Business
Work EnvironmentFast-paced, dynamic, often high-growthStable, localized, with established routines
Required CredentialsBasic education, some technical skillsSimilar, often no specialized certifications needed
Industry UsageCommon in tech, innovation sectorsWidespread across retail, services, local industries
Job ExpectationsVersatility, willingness to learn, adaptabilityGeneralist roles, steady responsibilities

In summary, Entry Level Early Stage Startup roles are characterized by a fast-paced environment requiring adaptability and a broad skill set, while Entry Level Small Business positions tend to be more stable with routine tasks. Both share similar credential requirements but differ significantly in work environment and growth dynamics.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Early Stage Startup job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,574 per year, or $23.8 per hour.

Senior Software Engineer

Oscar Technology

San Jose, CA • On-site

$250K - $300K/yr

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Medical, Dental, Vision

Posted 7 days ago

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Job description


Title: Senior Software Engineer

Location: San Jose, CA

Salary: $250k - $300K
















An AI startup is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to join its early engineering team and help build the next generation of AI-powered products. Backed by early-stage funding and experiencing strong customer traction, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while helping shape the technical direction of a rapidly growing company. You'll work alongside a small, high-impact team, take ownership of core product initiatives, and play a key role in scaling the platform as the company grows.


In this role, you will build and scale backend systems that support AI-powered applications, develop new product features end-to-end, and help design the infrastructure needed to support future growth. You'll work in a fast-paced startup environment where you'll wear multiple hats, solve complex engineering challenges, and have significant ownership over the product. This role is open to candidates from Python software engineering, AI engineering, or machine learning engineering backgrounds who are excited about building impactful products in an early-stage startup.









Experience:



  • 2+ years of experience in Software Engineering and/or Machine Learning

  • Strong Python experience building production-grade applications and backend systems

  • Exposure to AI/LLM technologies or machine learning workflows

  • Experience working in startup environments with a high degree of ownership and autonomy

  • Strong coding skills with the ability to build scalable, maintainable systems


Benefits:



  • Strong pre-seed equity

  • Medical, Dental, Vision

  • Free lunch

  • Commuter stipend

  • Opportunity to make an impact at a fast-growing startup









Oscar Associates Limited (US) is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.