Software Engineer

About the Role

Careerfornia is an AI-powered resume tool designed to help job seekers quickly generate tailored resumes for specific roles. This is a full-time, on-site Software Engineer role based in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain core application services powering Careerfornia’s AI-driven resume generation and keyword analysis features.
• Implement back-end APIs.
• Integrate AI models.
• Optimize performance and scalability.
• Ensure secure handling of user data and documents.
• Collaborate with product and design teams to refine user flows, improve ATS compatibility, and build new features such as enhanced matching, profile management, and analytics.
• Write tests.
• Review code.
• Participate in architecture discussions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of development practices.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Software Development and Programming proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Go, or similar).
• Hands-on experience with Back-End Web Development, including RESTful APIs, microservices, and database integration.
• Knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles and design patterns applied to production systems.
• Familiarity with version control (Git).
• Familiarity with automated testing.
• Familiarity with CI/CD workflows.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Computer Science, including data structures, algorithms, and software architecture.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is beneficial.
• Familiarity with AI/ML-backed products, ATS systems, or HR tech is a plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively on-site.
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Ability to take ownership of features from design to deployment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.