Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software EngineerFull Time, On-Site, San FranciscoCompensation$180K – $220KAbout ValidFounded in July 2023, Valid is a seed-stage company operating at Series A scale, headquartered in San Francisco. In under two years, we've grown from 5 people to 30+, deployed tens of millions of dollars in ad spend, and built a full-stack, tech-enabled advertising company serving enterprise consumer customers. We're well-capitalized and backed by top Silicon Valley investors including Canaan, Neo, and others.We help the world's best consumer companies acquire customers through digital advertising — better, faster, and more transparently than traditional agencies ever could. We build custom internal tooling (powered by AI) that lets a single elite marketer do what normally requires a 20–30 person agency team.This Role Is for You If You're:Experienced in architecting and implementing high scale and throughput systemsAccomplished in leading projects that develop and deliver game-changing productsProactive in identifying opportunities to meet and exceed your team's objectives while growing your own careerPassionate about mentoring early-stage engineersDriven by the opportunities and challenges afforded by early-stage, high-growth startupsSenior Engineer in a NutshellYou're an engineering leader who understands what needs to be done for you and Valid to reach ever-increasing levels of greatness. You thrive on seeing the forest through the trees — you identify the greatest challenges and bottlenecks and purposefully execute against them. As needs dictate, you fluidly transition between contributing both as an individual as well as a key member of a larger technical team.Key QualificationsExperience: 4+ years software engineering experience with focus on system architecture of large-scale, performant distributed systemsTechnical Leadership: Experience leading technical projects, coordinating execution of small engineering teams, and setting engineering standards in an agile environmentEngineering Excellence: Mastery in Python (our day-to-day operating language) and a second-nature commitment to engineering best practices (e.g., CI/CD, testing, fault-tolerance)Cloud and Infrastructure: Hands-on experience managing and deploying cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud) and orchestration tools (e.g., k8s, Docker)Available to work 5 days in office on-site in San Francisco, California.Nice to Have1+ years in adtech or martech engineering in a senior capacity2+ years in early-stage (pre-Series B) startupsExposure to AI and machine learning platforms/APIs, frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch), and algorithmsWhat We OfferSalary: We strive to make offers in the 90th-plus percentile of similar stage/trajectory companies for the level offeredEquity: Generous grants commensurate with experienceBenefits: 401k, healthcare, FSA, meals (when in-person)Workplace: 5 days on-site in our San Francisco headquarters near Union Square. Remote can be considered for former founders with an exceptional background on a case by case basis.Impact: A foundational opportunity to revolutionize the landscape of digital advertising, foreverGrowth: Active support in growing your career, skills, and outcomes in tandem with the growth of our businessCulture: A mission-driven organization where contributions are honored, diversity in experience and background is recognized, and disruption is core to everything we pursueYou're Probably a Good Fit If:Applying the latest tech in novel ways to delight customers excites you, and your goal is to maximize ownershipYou want to join something early-stage and can thrive in an environment of organized chaos:Organized: Build with purpose, work efficiently, communicate clearly, especially in writing.Chaos: We think the best place to learn is in market and will do what it takes to ship as quickly as possible.This Role Might Not Be a Fit If:You don't enjoy wearing multiple hatsYou don't enjoy mentoring othersYou dislike navigating ambiguity