Senior Software Engineer, Product
Fal AI is hiring a Senior Software Engineer, Product in San Francisco, United States. It pays $180k-$250k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Fal AI.
Level's read on this job
- Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this software engineer role: aI is not part of the work.
- Pay on this posting starts 7% higher than the typical software engineer posting on Level.
- Level classes it as a senior role.
- Fal AI has 43 other open roles on Level.
AI in this role
fal is the generative media ecosystem powering the next generation of AI products. We build the infrastructure, tools, and model access that teams need to move from idea to production, and do it at scale without compromise. For developers and enterprises, fal is the foundation that makes generative media not just possible, but practical: a unified platform where high-performance inference, orchestration, and observability come together to unlock new categories of AI-native products.
As generative media reshapes industries across a market projected to grow by hundreds of billions over the next decade, fal is becoming the ecosystem that ambitious teams build on.
About this role
You are a versatile engineer who thrives on building and deploying seamless user experiences. You possess a strong understanding of both backend and frontend technologies, enabling you to take ownership of features from concept to launch. You are proficient in crafting robust APIs, managing databases, and developing interactive user interfaces. Your focus is on delivering high-quality, scalable, and maintainable products.
What you will do:
You will have access to our cloud infrastructure for development and deployment. You will make our model playgrounds more interactive and help make them more discoverable.
Some core technologies we use include Typescript, Python, Postgres, and Next.js.
You'll collaborate with a cross-functional team to rapidly iterate and deploy new features.
Qualifications/Nice to have:
5+ years of full-stack engineering experience delivering reliable, scalable products in production
Extensive experience writing maintainable, production-quality code in TypeScript, Python, and JavaScript
Deep understanding of relational databases, including PostgreSQL, schema design, and performance optimization
Skilled in owning feature development from concept to launch, with an emphasis on reusable design systems and UI components
What we offer at fal:
Interesting and challenging work
Competitive salary and equity
A lot of learning and growth opportunities
We offer relocation assistance to San Francisco.
Health, dental, and vision insurance (US)
Regular team events and offsite
Compensation
$180,000 - $220,000 + equity + comprehensive benefits package
U.S. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY INFORMATION:
fal provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
How we rate this
Senior Software Engineer, Product at Fal AI rates 7 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Little AI. AI is not part of the work.
- ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
- ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
- ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
- ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39
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- $180k
- Typical software engineer job
- $168k
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