Career FAANG engineers * International students coming from Master's programs * Job hoppers (multiple roles under 1 year within the last 3 years) * Extensive contract-only experience
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Career FAANG engineers * International students coming from Master's programs * Job hoppers (multiple roles under 1 year within the last 3 years) * Extensive contract-only experience
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Career FAANG engineers * International students coming from Master's programs * Job hoppers (multiple roles under 1 year within the last 3 years) * Extensive contract-only experience
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San Francisco, CA · On-site
$201K/yr
Artificial Intelligence Engineer Location: San Francisco, CA (On-Site) Employment Type: Full-Time ... Experience at FAANG or other Big Tech companies in addition to startup experience.
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San Francisco, CA · On-site
$201K/yr
Artificial Intelligence Engineer Location: San Francisco, CA (On-Site) Employment Type: Full-Time ... Experience at FAANG or other Big Tech companies in addition to startup experience.
Pleasanton, CA · On-site
$119K - $156K/yr
Applicants must be local - Hybrid Job Summary: - Serve as a senior-level engineer specializing in ... FAANG experience, and possess strong executive-facing communication skills.
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Pleasanton, CA · On-site
$119K - $156K/yr
Applicants must be local - Hybrid Job Summary: - Serve as a senior-level engineer specializing in ... FAANG experience, and possess strong executive-facing communication skills.
We're looking for a product minded Full Stack Software Engineer who thrives at the intersection of ... a FAANG * Tech stack - Javascript/Typescript, Next.js, React, PostgreSQL, SvelteKit, Supabase ...
We're looking for a product minded Full Stack Software Engineer who thrives at the intersection of ... a FAANG * Tech stack - Javascript/Typescript, Next.js, React, PostgreSQL, SvelteKit, Supabase ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$175K - $220K/yr
Either as one of three profiles: a) joined early and seen scale over 3-5+ years, b) founding engineer at multiple places, or c) 5+ years at a FAANG Compensation $175K - $220K range Equity; 0.25% - 1% ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$175K - $220K/yr
Either as one of three profiles: a) joined early and seen scale over 3-5+ years, b) founding engineer at multiple places, or c) 5+ years at a FAANG Compensation $175K - $220K range Equity; 0.25% - 1% ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$200K - $300K/yr
Set early engineering standards, architecture decisions, and development practices * Collaborate ... Experience at a FAANG-scale organization and/or an early-stage startup (a mix of both is ideal)
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San Francisco, CA · On-site
$200K - $300K/yr
Set early engineering standards, architecture decisions, and development practices * Collaborate ... Experience at a FAANG-scale organization and/or an early-stage startup (a mix of both is ideal)
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$200K - $300K/yr
About the Role We're looking for a Founding Engineer to join a fast-growing, early-stage startup in ... Experience at a high-growth startup or a large-scale technology company (FAANG-equivalent)
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San Francisco, CA · On-site
$200K - $300K/yr
About the Role We're looking for a Founding Engineer to join a fast-growing, early-stage startup in ... Experience at a high-growth startup or a large-scale technology company (FAANG-equivalent)
Redwood City, CA · On-site
$200K/yr
Senior Software Engineer Location: Redwood City, CA (On-Site, Monday-Friday) Employment Type ... Experience at FAANG or other Big Tech companies in addition to startup experience.
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Redwood City, CA · On-site
$200K/yr
Senior Software Engineer Location: Redwood City, CA (On-Site, Monday-Friday) Employment Type ... Experience at FAANG or other Big Tech companies in addition to startup experience.
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$200K - $300K/yr
Set early engineering standards, architecture decisions, and development practices * Collaborate ... Experience at a FAANG-scale organization and/or an early-stage startup (a mix of both is ideal)
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$200K - $300K/yr
Set early engineering standards, architecture decisions, and development practices * Collaborate ... Experience at a FAANG-scale organization and/or an early-stage startup (a mix of both is ideal)
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$200K - $300K/yr
About the Role We're looking for a Founding Engineer to join a fast-growing, early-stage startup in ... Experience at a high-growth startup or a large-scale technology company (FAANG-equivalent)
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$200K - $300K/yr
About the Role We're looking for a Founding Engineer to join a fast-growing, early-stage startup in ... Experience at a high-growth startup or a large-scale technology company (FAANG-equivalent)
Apply software engineering best practices in order to improve code health and developer experience ... Experience working with large FAANG scale distributed systems.
Apply software engineering best practices in order to improve code health and developer experience ... Experience working with large FAANG scale distributed systems.
Palo Alto, CA · On-site
$140 - $250/hr
Option for remote work after trust is established Requirements Seniority * 5+ years of experience as a full-stack engineer * 0-to-1 product building experience in big tech (e.g., FAANG, Bloomberg ...
Palo Alto, CA · On-site
$140 - $250/hr
Option for remote work after trust is established Requirements Seniority * 5+ years of experience as a full-stack engineer * 0-to-1 product building experience in big tech (e.g., FAANG, Bloomberg ...
Qualifications : Required : • 3+ years of full-time software engineering experience, or a ... Sc. in Computer Science • Experience working with large FAANG scale distributed systems. Company
Qualifications : Required : • 3+ years of full-time software engineering experience, or a ... Sc. in Computer Science • Experience working with large FAANG scale distributed systems. Company
San Francisco, CA · Hybrid
$150K - $250K/yr
A tier-1 engineering-team background (FAANG, YC company, scale-up) with 1.5+ YOE and clear startup or side-project signal * An elite CS-school background (Ivies, Waterloo, well-respected state ...
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San Francisco, CA · Hybrid
$150K - $250K/yr
A tier-1 engineering-team background (FAANG, YC company, scale-up) with 1.5+ YOE and clear startup or side-project signal * An elite CS-school background (Ivies, Waterloo, well-respected state ...
Qualifications : Required : • 3+ years of full-time software engineering experience, or a ... Sc. in Computer Science • Experience working with large FAANG scale distributed systems. Company
Qualifications : Required : • 3+ years of full-time software engineering experience, or a ... Sc. in Computer Science • Experience working with large FAANG scale distributed systems. Company
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$195K - $315K/yr
In less than a year, we've brought on most FAANG companies and AI labs as customers. We recently ... About our Engineering team At David AI, our engineers build the pipelines, platforms, and models ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$195K - $315K/yr
In less than a year, we've brought on most FAANG companies and AI labs as customers. We recently ... About our Engineering team At David AI, our engineers build the pipelines, platforms, and models ...
Mountain View, CA · On-site
$213K - $263K/yr
In this hybrid role, you will report to a Software Engineering Manager. You will: * Build the ... Experience working with large FAANG scale distributed systems. The expected base salary range for ...
Mountain View, CA · On-site
$213K - $263K/yr
In this hybrid role, you will report to a Software Engineering Manager. You will: * Build the ... Experience working with large FAANG scale distributed systems. The expected base salary range for ...
Redwood City, CA · On-site
Come join us on the ground floor on a team led by experienced ex-FAANG coworkers dedicated to ... The Role We are looking for senior backend developers who enjoy building systems with the ...
Redwood City, CA · On-site
Come join us on the ground floor on a team led by experienced ex-FAANG coworkers dedicated to ... The Role We are looking for senior backend developers who enjoy building systems with the ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$170K - $216K/yr
Apply software engineering best practices in order to improve code health and developer experience ... Experience working with large FAANG scale distributed systems. The expected base salary range for ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$170K - $216K/yr
Apply software engineering best practices in order to improve code health and developer experience ... Experience working with large FAANG scale distributed systems. The expected base salary range for ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$170K - $216K/yr
Apply software engineering best practices in order to improve code health and developer experience ... Experience working with large FAANG scale distributed systems. The expected base salary range for ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$170K - $216K/yr
Apply software engineering best practices in order to improve code health and developer experience ... Experience working with large FAANG scale distributed systems. The expected base salary range for ...
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A FAANG Engineer is a software engineer working at one of the top technology companies: Facebook (Meta), Apple, Amazon, Netflix, or Google. These engineers are responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable software systems, often working on high-impact products used by millions of users. The role typically requires strong programming skills, problem-solving abilities, and expertise in data structures, algorithms, and system design. FAANG Engineers go through rigorous technical interviews and are often compensated with competitive salaries, stock options, and other benefits.
To thrive as a FAANG Engineer, you need strong computer science fundamentals, proficiency in coding (often in languages like Java, Python, or C++), and a proven track record of solving complex algorithmic problems, typically supported by a relevant degree or equivalent experience. Familiarity with distributed systems, cloud technologies, and common development tools such as Git, as well as participation in coding competitions or recognized certifications, is highly valued. Strong problem-solving ability, teamwork, effective communication, and adaptability are standout soft skills in this position. These skills are important as FAANG engineers work on high-impact, scalable products within fast-paced, collaborative environments where innovation and excellence are essential.
A FAANG Engineer often starts at the entry or mid-level, focusing on building core technical expertise and contributing to key projects alongside experienced colleagues. As you gain experience and demonstrate leadership, you can progress to senior engineer or tech lead roles, which involve greater ownership of projects, mentorship responsibilities, and strategic input in technical decisions. With continued impact, you may move into staff, principal, or engineering manager positions, emphasizing cross-team collaboration, architectural vision, and people management. FAANG companies support career growth through structured performance reviews, internal mobility programs, and professional development resources, allowing engineers to pursue technical or management-oriented paths.

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Platform Engineer - Applied AI
Location
San Francisco, CA (Onsite - 5 days/week)
Duration
Fulltime
Note
Must have startup/data platform experience, Amazon Mechanical Turk or Meta GenAI background, Top 30 CS degree (CA/EUR), and strong Kubernetes, Node.js/Python, Kafka, Redis, Elasticsearch skills.
Qualifications
Preferred / Strongly Desired
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