Lead Software Engineer

San Francisco · Sept 1 – Dec 31, 2025 (relocation required)We’re building Parrot - the TikTok for language learning — where people learn languages by scrolling entertaining, native videos with interactive captions. Backed by Y Combinator (F25) and used by thousands worldwide, we’re looking for our first full-time engineering hire to join us in San Francisco this fall.📍 Relocation DetailsMandatory relocation to San Francisco from Sept 1 – Dec 31, 2025 (decision on extension after Demo Day)Round-trip flight tickets to/from SF includedHousing included — live in a 4-bedroom house in Potrero Hill with the founding team💰 Compensation & BenefitsSalary: USD $90-150K/year based on experienceEquity: 0.75% – 2% based on experienceHealth insurance includedUnlimited book budget 📚Housing included in SF during program period🛠 Tech Stack (bonus points for experience)Backend: Go, PostgreSQLFrontend: React, React Native, TypeScriptSystems: Linux/macOSFull-stack experience from API → UIComfort deploying to cloud environments💡 Extra Credit If You…10× engineering speed with AI development toolsCan design, build, ship, and iterate quicklyEnjoy wearing multiple hats, from debugging production to shaping the roadmap🎯 Why Join NowYour code will define our productDirect collaboration with the founding teamBuild fast, learn a ton, and have fun doing it 🦜📩 How to ApplySend a short intro + your GitHub/portfolio to erik@fluentwithparrot.com - if you’ve ever wanted to be the first engineering hire at a YC-backed startup, this is it.https://www.notion.so/First-Engineering-Hire-Parrot-YC-F25-24d3b1ca9ee7802ea30bc012b716fdd0?source=copy_link