Palo Alto, California, United States · On-site
$175k–$300k/yr
About Harmonic At Harmonic, we are building a mathematical reasoning engine that operates with absolute precision. While most AI makes maximum-likelihood guesses, Harmonic's Aristotle uses Lean 4 and reinforcement learni…
Skills: TypeScript, React, Python, Distributed systems, RESTful APIs
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The Software Engineer will own the end-to-end product development, including building robust backend services and delivering performant user interfaces. They will also architect and maintain the technical infrastructure supporting core platform integrations and public-facing web systems.
Candidates must have at least 5 years of hands-on experience building production applications at scale with proficiency in TypeScript, React, and Python. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field is required, along with a proven track record of architecting distributed systems.
At Harmonic, we are building a mathematical reasoning engine that operates with absolute precision. While most AI makes maximum-likelihood guesses, Harmonic's Aristotle uses Lean 4 and reinforcement learning to verify its reasoning and results.
Following our Gold Medal-level performance on the 2025 International Math Olympiad (IMO) and the successful resolution of long-standing open problems, we are proving that AI can master the most rigorous domains of human thought. Backed by some of the world’s most prominent investors, we are intentionally scaling an elite technical team.
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We are seeking a talented Software Engineer to drive both the product architecture and core product infrastructure of Harmonic’s flagship product. In this role, you will be building robust backend services and delivering polished, performant user interfaces. We are looking for a driven self-starter who wants to own systems from inception, with a proven track record of architecting applications from the ground up, building scalable services, and delivering high-performance, reliable systems.
Own the end-to-end product development, collaborating with our Head of Product and designer while maintaining high-performance backend infrastructure
Architect and optimize full-stack components to efficiently process and render complex, interactive data streams
Design, implement, and maintain scalable APIs and data flow architectures
Partner closely with design, research, and leadership to translate complex technical capabilities into functional, intuitive, and feature-rich user interactions
Manage and scale backend systems and cloud infrastructure to ensure reliability and observability
Architect and maintain the technical infrastructure supporting our core platform integrations and public-facing web systems
BS in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent industry experience
5+ years of hands-on relevant industry experience building production applications at scale
Proficiency with TypeScript, React, or similar modern web technologies, alongside strong proficiency in Python for backend logic and data pipelines
Deep experience designing distributed systems, RESTful/GraphQL APIs, and integrating frontend components with backend services
Experience collaborating with design, product, research, and infrastructure teams to ship user-facing products from concept to launch
Proven experience authoring clean, performant code for scalable backend architectures
Experience with modern software development practices including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build and deployment processes, and testing
Experience with experimentation and iterative development process
Proven work ethic, self-motivation, and a passion for building impactful products
Proven track record operating successfully in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Prior experience building high-throughput messaging pipelines or real-time data systems
Experience with building complex web user applications
Demonstrated product sense in partnerships with design, product, research, and infrastructure engineers
Experience as a founder or early engineer building a product from scratch from ideation to launch
Unlimited PTO
401(k) matching
100% employer-paid health, vision, and dental benefits for employees and 50% coverage for dependents. Harmonic offers varied health coverage options to select what is best for you and your family.
Health Savings Account (HSA) available for qualifying health plans
Harmonic is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
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The startup discovery engine.
Harmonic is the complete startup database. Used by hundreds of leading investors like Khosla, Lightspeed, and Founders Fund and GTM teams like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google to find the next generation of startups and founders.
Offices: New York, US · San Francisco, US · Los Angeles, US · Boston, US · Sydney, AU
