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Fuku

Senior Software Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$144K - $190K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Senior Software Engineer Location: San Francisco, CA (required 5 days/week in-office) Type ... H-1B, O-1, OPT Priority: Hiring Multiple Experience: 4-8 years About Company Client is an AI-native ...

Fuku

Senior Software Engineer

San Francisco, CA

$144K - $190K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

Senior Software Engineer Location: San Francisco, CA (required 5 days/week in-office) Type ... H-1B, O-1, OPT Priority: Hiring Multiple Experience: 4-8 years --- About Company Client is an AI ...

LTA Research

Senior Software Engineer (CA)

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$160 - $185/hr

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  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We are seeking a high energy, passionate Senior Software Engineer to help further the development ... Message Frequency & Opt-Out: Message frequency may vary depending on your application status.

Judge Group, Inc.

Engineer Software 2

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$80 - $105/hr

Designs and develops data acquisition software using LabVIEW programming language for production ... Reply STOP to opt out of receiving telephone calls and text messages from Judge and HELP for help.

Exa

Software Engineer, Infrastructure

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$180K - $350K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

We now power search for Cursor, Cognition, HubSpot, and over 400,000 developers and have raised ... Visas: We're happy to sponsor international candidates (e.g., STEM OPT, OPT, H1B, O1, E3). While we ...

Taskrabbit

Senior Software Engineer

San Francisco, CA

$160K - $180K/yr

W e are currently unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position (including H-1B, OPT, or ... Work alongside more junior software engineers to help them think through designs, code ...

Exa

Software Engineer, Knowledge Systems

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$180K - $350K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

As a Software Engineer on Knowledge Systems , you'll help build systems that understand what is ... Visas: We're happy to sponsor international candidates (e.g., STEM OPT, OPT, H1B, O1, E3). While we ...

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What is a software engineer CPT OPT?

Software Engineer CPT (Curricular Practical Training) and OPT (Optional Practical Training) positions are job roles specifically for international students in the United States on F-1 visas. CPT allows students to work in jobs related to their field of study while still enrolled in school, whereas OPT enables them to gain work experience after graduation. These roles typically involve software development, coding, and problem-solving tasks in a professional setting. Employers often provide opportunities for students to apply their academic knowledge in real-world software engineering projects, helping them build practical skills for their future careers.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a software engineer CPT OPT?

To thrive as a Software Engineer on CPT/OPT, you need a solid background in computer science fundamentals, programming languages (such as Java, Python, or C++), and typically a related degree. Familiarity with development tools like Git, integrated development environments (IDEs), version control systems, and knowledge of software frameworks is essential, with internships or certifications adding value. Strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and effective teamwork set candidates apart in collaborative and fast-changing tech environments. These skills and qualifications are crucial for delivering high-quality software solutions and integrating smoothly into diverse engineering teams.

What are common challenges faced by software engineers working under CPT or OPT status, and how can they overcome them?

Software Engineers on CPT (Curricular Practical Training) or OPT (Optional Practical Training) often face unique challenges such as navigating work authorization timelines, adapting quickly to new work cultures, and ensuring compliance with visa regulations. It's important to maintain proactive communication with both your employer and university's international office regarding work hours and documentation. Building strong technical skills, seeking mentorship, and staying updated on immigration policies can help you excel in your role and plan for potential long-term opportunities, such as H-1B sponsorship.

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Software Engineer

David Joseph & Company

San Francisco, CA

$150K - $250K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

San Francisco, CA · On-site · Full-time Compensation: $150,000–$250,000 + 0.1%–0.3% equity

About the Company

Our client is an AI-native insurance platform that automates the entire claims process — intake, fraud detection, and settlement — helping insurers handle claims faster, more accurately, and at lower cost. In under a year it reached multi-seven-figure ARR and is growing ~50% month over month. It has raised two rounds from Tier 1 funds, with a team drawn from top universities, quant firms, and marquee tech companies (with ICPC and NeurIPS backgrounds).

Founded 2025 · ~25 people (11 engineers), targeting 100 by year-end · Industry: Insurtech / AI

The Role

The client is hiring a Software Engineer to own and build the core technical infrastructure of its AI-native insurance platform — deploying to production on day one and operating with extreme ownership from the start. This isn't a role where you wait for a spec; you create it, figure it out, and build it. Week one is orientation; from month one you're expected to be agentic and self-directing, with a leadership role expected a year out as the team scales.

Tech stack: Python, PostgreSQL, vector databases, REST, GraphQL, GCP, AWS, Docker.

Requirements
  • 2+ years of backend development
  • Strong Python and a production-grade code-shipping track record
  • PostgreSQL, vector databases, and core system-design ownership
  • REST, GraphQL, GCP, AWS, Docker fluency
  • High agency and an extreme-ownership mindset
  • Based in or relocating to San Francisco
Nice to Haves
  • A raw-intelligence signal (IOI, ICPC, NeurIPS, Putnam, or equivalent)
  • A background at a high-signal quant firm (e.g., Optiver, DRW, Citadel, Jane Street, or equivalent)
  • Has been a CTO, founding engineer, or early engineer at a startup
  • An exceptional new grad with a top-tier internship
  • Has shipped production-grade systems fast and takes full responsibility for their code
  • An agentic problem solver who identifies what needs building and builds it
Why Join
  • A top-of-market package: top-quartile salary and equity, full relocation support, all meals and productivity tools covered
  • Real ownership from day one: deploy to production on day one; own core infra, databases, and architecture; write your own specs
  • A fast path to leadership: team scaling from ~25 toward 100 by year-end, with a clear runway into a technical leadership role within ~12 months
Details
  • Location — San Francisco, CA
  • Work policy — On-site
  • Compensation — $150,000–$250,000 + 0.1%–0.3% equity
  • Visa sponsorship — Available (H-1B, O-1, OPT)
  • Employment type — Full-time